Francine Grillo - Former Marketing & Licensing Exec. for Marvel & DC has passed away... 0

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Francine Grillo who started as a secretary for Marvel in the late 70s and worked
her way up to a Marketing & Licensing Exec. for Marvel and DC passed away recently.

We never think about what goes on behind the scenes, but she was a radiant, driving
force in life and in the comic industry for many years.

Here's an interview from a few years ago about her time at Marvel and DC...

https://www.eliotrbrown.com/wp/francine-grillo-an-interview-from-behind-the-universe/

She was a friend and will be missed...

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Bill Sienkiewicz did a great portrait and tribute to her on FB...
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6988082534561776&set=a.106772446026187

I know that Romita Sr. drew her into a comic back in the day and have seen the page / art,
but can't remember which title and issue. Will post it once I find it.

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I'm good friends with Francine's twin sister and as they're going through her estate,
she's been sharing some pics. This correspondence that was found is amazing!

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An original birthday card - artist unknown. Was thinking it looks like a Ralph Steadman
or maybe Neil Gaiman who she was friends with. What are peoples thoughts?