Peter David (iconic writer) could really use our help 2 2

[Rich_Henn]

Peter David (iconic writer) could really use our help

Here's someone who could really use our help----iconic writer Peter David, who has never asked for a dime for signing our comics, is in debt $88K to the IRS.

The story is all out there on his go-fund-me page.  Long and short----he had money from a TV show and the wife took half.

Now the IRS is coming to collect.

Listen, I've said this over and over----I have no problem paying creators at a show for signatures, within a reasonable amount of money.  

It's typically though, the richest creators in the room who have their hand held out to take their share of what they think is an eBay flip.  Forget about the fact that you've been supporting their career by purchasing their work in bulk----but it's the guys on the floor who could really USE the donation, they don't ask for a dime.

The Bernie Wrightsons, the Bob Wiaceks, etc----you know who they are, they are genuinely humble and gracious.  They acknowledge the fact that they wouldn't HAVE a career if not for you, the fan (or the dealer---let's be honest here) who purchase their work and support their livelihood. 

All you creators out there who are signing exclusive contracts to make sure that you are paid your $15 to $30+ per book----the guys who already have more money than you can count----here's a guy who could GENUINELY use the money.  Why not pay it forward a little bit and lend a hand to someone who no doubt inspired you along the way to become a writer or an artist.  Someone who contributed so much to our hobby for decades.

I've always been humbled by the guys who don't want or expect anything, and left a sour taste by the creators who think they're a $20 autograph----and then you someone like Peter David who couldn't be nicer, who has truly left a mark in this industry. 

I call upon everyone who ever had a comic book signed by Peter David, please find it within yourself to help this guy out.  Think of it as back pay for the stacks of comics he wrote that were autographed over the years.  Maybe today's the day you hold back on getting your Charles Soule or Jim Lee comic signed---maybe you take a break from that Stan Lee signing or the Scott Snyder line---instead, take that money and contribute it towards Peter David.  A guy who could genuinely use our help today, and has never asked for anything in return.

https://www.gofundme.com/peter-david-needs-your-help

 

[fullerjason]

Contributed. Thanks for the heads up on this Rich.

[endless117]

Done. I grew up on Peter David's HULK. One of the best runs on that book

[somewhereintexas]

I've had my fair share of books signed by Peter David, so it's the very least I could do to help him out.  I'm sure it wasn't easy for him to ask.

[MetalPSI]

Co creator of Cyber. PM sent

[newshane]

I really enjoyed his Star Trek novel - Vendetta. Cliffnotes version? THE Doomsday Machine (the one in Star Trek cannon was just a smaller prototype) vs. the Borg. Not exactly classic literature, but an absolutely fantastic popcorn read. Brought me enough pleasure as a kid that I will gladly peel off a few bucks.

[AndyFish]

Hopefully he doesn't come out of this owing more than he does now, because all of this money is taxable as well.   I don't wish this situation on anyone, but to think the IRS has "forgotten" your debt is ridiculous.

[AndyFish]

Sorry double post.

Edited April 14, 2017 by AndyFish

[somewhereintexas]

5 hours ago, AndyFish said:

Hopefully he doesn't come out of this owing more than he does now, because all of this money is taxable as well.   I don't wish this situation on anyone, but to think the IRS has "forgotten" your debt is ridiculous.

Apparently the contributions are not taxable because they are a gift.  Here's a link to an update:

https://www.gofundme.com/peter-david-needs-your-help?viewupdates=1&rcid=1b5fc0ebb7fd41ed967d9c96cd0fcc86&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

[AndyFish]

Well that's good to know. 

[mysterio]

Donated, thanks for the heads up. 

[devilsrain]

http://www.dontmesswithtaxes.com/2015/04/cancer-survivor-gets-19000-tax-bill-for-gofundme-donations.html

[Bird]

This gets more and more murky. Now on the latest update PD is saying he paid his taxes, hundreds of thousands of them, just not these specific ones so don't call him a tax cheat. Humility and gratitude work better in these situations I think.