Did you recognize the characters/artists from my first post? From the top: Neal Adams's did this color sketch of the X-Men character Cyclops for me. Next, Shelly Moldoff, one of the great Batman artists sent me the dynamic duo. An extremely kind man I must say. Deadman is drawn by Luis Dominguez and signed for me by Luis and Deadman's dad: Arnold Drake. They did this at the San Diego show 2006. We all miss Arnold's sense of humour.
Also at the SD show, I got to hang out with Irwin Hasen, the 2nd person to draw Green Lantern (who by the way has my favourite superhero uniform). Joe Staton gave me his Scooby Doo (it's in colour but the scanner was only doing B+W) to pass on to my wife Deanna as a way to bribe her to allow me to continue to explore the comic world...*laugh*
Next up, I bought this off of Luis at the NYCC this past Feb. (2007). It is a recreation of his famous Jonah Hex #36 cover. It too is in full colour. Another Batman great, (not to mention that he's just a great guy himself!) Jim Mooney sent me this fab. piece of Bruce and Dick entering the Batcave. Not in colour (not that there's anything wrong with that - in fact, I think it is just beautiful.) Carmine Infantino did this con sketch of the Flash for me. His contribution to the industry as an artist and as President of DC is remarkable. Gene 'the Dean' Colan did this commissioned Daredevil for me. 80 years old and still going strong! Look at that pencil work. Just incredible. It would be a shame almost to ink it!
The final piece is by Gentleman Jim Mooney who did three Legionnaires from his run on the LoSH in Adventure Comics. I was a huge fan of the Legion of Super-Heroes. I sure would hate to draw them all though! I'm thrilled to have these pieces, and I'm extremely honoured to know these fine individuals.
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