I went to the New Orelans ComiCon in May of 2000 with sketchbook in hand--I now had a mission.One of the first people I saw whose work I reognized was Leonard Kirk, who I believe was drawing then then-running Supergirl title. I went up to Leonard and asked him for a sketch and he was extremely nice in agreeing. I walked away to look for Aquaman merch, in the act of killing two birds with one stone.
Not too long later I came back, and as you can see Leonard really knocked it out of the park--this is a beautiful, striking piece--much more than a "sketch"--and I thanked Leonard and walked off. I'm glad to see Leonard is still around in comics, because as you can see, he kicks ass!
(On a side note: I am so glad I took the opportunity to go to that con--not only did I meet my friend Dan Souder for the first time there, but I got to visit a great city long before disaster struck. I'll especially treasure those memories I had in New Orleans)
That was the only NO con as far as I know. I also remember it as the time I learned to play poker.
ReplyDeleteI dig these sketches and look forward to more.
ReplyDeletei will NEVER forget the first time we realized who the other was. at dinner at other ends of the table, and i suggested we make May 24 a National Holiday because it's Dylan's birthday. your eyes lit up and you looked at me with a sort of "you're one of US!" kind of look.
ReplyDeleteat that same moment, Thom, sitting closer to you, rolled his eyes in almost-frustration while looking at you, thinking the similar thought "oh cripes, he's one of THEM."