Manhunter by Simonson

Artists: Walter Simonson (All) , Walt Simonson (All)

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Title:	Manhunter by Simonson
Artist:	Walter Simonson (All)
Artist:	Walt Simonson (All)
Media Type:	Marker
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	845
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	10/13/2012
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Description

My friend, Joseph, wrote to me a week or so ago, told me he was going to the New York City Comic Convention and said that, though he would be working the con, he would have an hour or two to go get some autographs. Since he knows that I live in Japan and find it hard to make it over to the cons, he asked me if I wanted him to get me something. So, not wanting to be too much of a burden, I thought I would maybe ask him to get one autograph for me. I looked at the guest list and, though there were lots of people I'd like to meet, thought that I have always wanted to meet Walter Simonson.

So, I sent him some money to pick up the new Walter Simonson graphic novel as well as a comic book he wanted and asked him to get Mr. Simonson's autograph for me. He agrees, and, as we continued to shoot the breeze, he asked me what my favorite Simonson works were. I mentioned the old DC comics backup series, Manhunter, which ran in the early 1970's in Detective Comics. He is a little younger than me (Ha!) and, to my small surprise, he was not that familiar with the character. I sent him something I found on the web about the series and added that I always wanted to get Simonson to do a Manhunter sketch for me.

So, fast forward to today when Joseph sent me a message on Facebook asking me "How cool am I?" To which I replied "????" Then he sent me a picture of this Manhunter sketch signed by Walt and personalized to me. Woh!

It turned out that my friend, who is so cool that Mr. Freeze asks him for coolant tips, was in the vicinity when Mr. Simonson asked the assembled masses if any of them would like a free head sketch and he raised his thumb. Mr. Simonson reportedly picked ten people at random and he was number 7. Instead of getting a Bullseye sketch for himself, he remembered my ramblings about a comic I read when I was eight years old. What can I say? Thanks again, Joe. I sincerely appreciate it and will try to return the favor one of these days and I look forward to holding this sketch in my hands in the near future.

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	Timothy Finney
Joined:	August 2006
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	JAPAN
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Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/13/2012

Great sketch, AMAZING story!!! Congratulations, Timothy!!!

Josh B
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/13/2012

Great story and a great friend! Simonson does really awesome quick Sketches and this is no exception. Congrats!

Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003

Posted on 10/13/2012

Easy to like everything about this sketch and story. Kudos to all involved!

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 10/13/2012

Great story.... great sketch! Love Simonson's Manhunter!

Steven Ng
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/14/2012

That's a great sketch of a great character. I agree it is Simonson's best work. Writer Archie Goodwin, of course, was there, too.

K. Pasquino
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/21/2012

That's a great story and a cool sketch. Your friend is the best.

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/21/2012

Wonderful sketch, and great story of friendship! Joseph, you rock!!

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