Larryw7 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 38 minutes ago, Gotham Kid said: Young fellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-mack Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just Horrible news..he always was great to me when I worked shows always shook my hand and made sure I left with a snack. I still retell the jokes he told me during breakdowns .. he'll be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I am so shocked and saddened. John was the main reason to go Chicago every year. A true storyteller and always a pleasure to be around. My heart goes out to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 very very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 A true comic book collector filled with passion for our hobby here with lots of stories to tell from the early days. Definitely a huge and sad loss to our comic collecting community here and one who left us way too early. Condolences to his family and loved ones and may he tell his endless stories at the big comic convention in the sky. Ken Aldred, Senormac and gino2paulus2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gino2paulus2 Posted March 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2018 Man what sad and shocking news. I never had the pleasure of meeting John personally but I know from just being part of this community for a few years how monumental he was in and for the hobby. Seeing pics and hearing stories throughout the years was always a pleasure. John seemed like such a kind and gentle soul with a heart made of Gold. While I never got to shake his hand I will mourn his loss because as fellow comic collectors even if we don’t know each other we share a bond and I would be proud to call him my friend. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. skybolt1, Gotham Kid, Larryw7 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, gino2paulus2 said: While I never got to shake his hand I will mourn his loss because as fellow comic collectors even if we don’t know each other we share a bond and I would be proud to call him my friend. My thoughts brother. Though his flame has been extinguished, he will long live in the hearts of all that knew him. Edited March 11, 2018 by Gotham Kid Senormac, gino2paulus2 and Mr bla bla 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Before moving to Texas, John had a comic shop on Main Street in Alhambra, CA. When I visited my aunt, I would walk from her apartment house to John’s shop. We would always talk about shop when I saw him at SDCC, NYCC, or Chicago. RIP Edited March 12, 2018 by BitterOldMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipple Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Devastating news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Very sad to hear this, and my condolences to his family loved ones. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 The world was a better place with John Verzyl in it. My wife and daughters loved the man. He was so wonderful to them, whenever he visited Chicago, and even sent them Christmas gifts knowing their interests. We love you, John. Moondog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameri Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I can't believe it. Rest In Peace John. Just as others have expressed, I always found John with a smile on his face, good sense of humor, was very accessible to fans and his knowledge of the hobby was second to none. He's advertised his Comic Heaven auctions in every edition of Overstreet since the early 70's. One of the true pillars of our hobby. Nice nice nice man. Senormac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Condolences to everyone here on the comic collecting community's collective loss. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Oh man so sad to hear. I first met John back in 1984 when we would both sell comics at the Ambassador hotel in LA. He could take a stack of 200 randomly priced comic and zip through them in a heartbeat and give you the exact total. Thanks for all the great memories. Prayers for the family. I'll miss you John. RIP Edited March 11, 2018 by lhcomics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Sad to hear. Always enjoyed the chats and tales at his booth over the years. RIP Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarristerBaker Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Whoa, that’s horrible. Great guy with such a passion for the hobby. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Woke up to this news. Very sad to hear of John's passing. I'll miss hearing his amazing stories at the Chicago dinner. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr bla bla Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Terrible news. So sad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
