Beau Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I was flipping through a recent acquisition, a 'House of Mystery' #300, when a name at the bottom of a fan letter jumped out at me: Think it's 'our' Todd McFarlane? The address and his focus on the art seem to be strong indicators. At any rate, what are some other letters from fans who 'made good'? If possible, share a scan or pic of them, please. I know I'd like to acquire a Fantastic Four #20, for example, since that contains George R.R. Martin's first 'published work'. Apologies if this has been done before, but the search engine doesn't like me, and I don't particularly like it either. Darth Ken81 and Corona smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogami Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's been done countless times, but it's worth doing again! Peter David Kurt Busiek Jim Shooter Mark Evainer are just a few that I know of off the top of my head. Darth Ken81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceX Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yes. That's the real Todd McFarlane. Darth Ken81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogami Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Steve, I've been meaning to tell you- congrats on your grandson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I read a letter by Marnin Rosenberg. Just can't remember where...likely an Avengers or an FF issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's been done countless times, but it's worth doing again! Drat, I was afraid of that. Peter David Kurt Busiek Jim Shooter Mark Evainer are just a few that I know of off the top of my head. I could have sworn I saw a Dave Cockrum fan letter in an early issue of X-Men, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzMan Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 When I submitted Spider-man 12 I did not notice that Dave Cockrum had posted a letter on it until I saw the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocutename Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 There were several letter writers but I only remember these two. If I come across the issues I will scan them. Bob Rozakis - I think he was a big LoSH LoC writer Gerry Conway Robin design by Norm Breyfogle - Later worked Batman with Alan Grant. From Batman Family 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitzer Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I read a letter by Marnin Rosenberg. Just can't remember where...likely an Avengers or an FF issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Roy Thomas's letters appeared in many comics before he started working in the field. And here's an interesting illustration on a kid's page in a Magnus Robot Hunter (Gold Key) comic. Look at the lower right drawing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogami Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Roy Thomas's letters appeared in many comics before he started working in the field. And here's an interesting illustration on a kid's page in a Magnus Robot Hunter (Gold Key) comic. Look at the lower right drawing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Nice. I had never seen that! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I read a letter by Marnin Rosenberg. Just can't remember where...likely an Avengers or an FF issue. True story. I even told him about it in NYC. He used to write a lot of letters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I was flipping through a recent acquisition, a 'House of Mystery' #300, when a name at the bottom of a fan letter jumped out at me: Think it's 'our' Todd McFarlane? The address and his focus on the art seem to be strong indicators. At any rate, what are some other letters from fans who 'made good'? If possible, share a scan or pic of them, please. I know I'd like to acquire a Fantastic Four #20, for example, since that contains George R.R. Martin's first 'published work'. Apologies if this has been done before, but the search engine doesn't like me, and I don't particularly like it either. Nice find Beau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgrumble Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I read a letter by Marnin Rosenberg. Just can't remember where...likely an Avengers or an FF issue. True story. I even told him about it in NYC. He used to write a lot of letters... Avengers 140! (thumbs u Also recently stumbled on a letters page with TWO famous fans with their letter published in the same book... it was late 60's/early 70's, maybe Avengers. One was Keith Pollard but I can't recall who the other one was. Will have to dig it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's been done countless times, but it's worth doing again! Peter David Kurt Busiek Jim Shooter Mark Evainer are just a few that I know of off the top of my head. Tony Isabella Frank Miller Dave Cockrum (someone already got that one) Buddy Saunders, owner of Lone Star Comics (in Avengers #3 I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supapimp Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 don't forget about barry windsor smith letter in cerebus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 don't forget about barry windsor smith letter in cerebus. But he was already famous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidpg Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Here's a blurry pic of a Kurt Busiek/Scott McLeod letter in Marvel Spotlight #1 (let side letter): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 don't forget about barry windsor smith letter in cerebus. Which issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
