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Alex, Odin, and Walt
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DescriptionKathy and I made our first appearance at SDCC in 2017. We'd never tried to go to SDCC. There were a variety of reasons, but the difficulty of getting tickets/rooms and the fact that it conflicted with our annual vacation on the banks of the Guadalupe River were the major ones.In 2016, the CBLDF Kickstarter for the book She Changed Comics offered two SDCC pass perks for SDCC 2016. I asked Kathy if she was interested. She was, but neither one of us wanted to change our 2016 plans. So, I wrote to the CBLDF and asked if they could make them for 2017. They contacted the con and the con said, "Yes." I pledged and we were off! I booked a trip on United at a nice fare (we were able to book a year early) and my friend, writer/artist/SDCC exhibitor, Thom Zahler provided my room reservation. Victory! We had no plans for the con; we just wanted to go and see what it was like. A couple of weeks before the show, IDW announced a dinner with Walt and Louise Simonson at SDCC. If we bought tickets, we'd have dinner at Fogo de Chao with Walt and Louise, get the new Beta Ray Bill Artist Edition signed by Walt and stamped with a gold foil seal representing the dinner, a copy of the incentive edition of the Ragnarok Vol. 2 HC which includes a sketch of Ragnarok Thor plus the gold embossed seal, and (best of all) a headshot by Walt of any character that we wished. I initially wanted Manhunter, but opted for Odin since a) I have a Thor sketch and b) Odin has the best hats. Head gear is important in a head shot! If by chance you don't believe that Odin's headgear is a popular topic, here are three places to learn more about it! Yes, there are websites about Odin's hats and clothes. I’m sure that some of you don't believe me that there are websites record and document Marvel’s Orin’s haberdashery (and his wardrobe generally) so here is a link about his 5000 hats. Did you think that there was just one? If so, you are wrong! Check this out. And an article on whether or not he never wore the same outfit twice. He was into fast fashion. I am really pleased with what Walt did, but wait until you see Kathy's. Click on the image below to see it in all it's glory.  Social/Sharing |
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Rob Stolzer 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/26/2017
Holy cow! How wonderful! Simonson's line and understanding of form has always been terrific, and he knocked it out of the park on this one. Congrats Alex!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/26/2017
Score...could not have happened to a nicer couple
Trevor Pearson
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/27/2017
Both pieces are excellent. What a great experience! Hope you enjoyed your first SDCC
Joe Shaffer
Member Since 2010
Posted on 7/27/2017
Great to meet you at the Dinner! I did not see this Odin, excellent choice and very well executed by Walt. Congrats
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/27/2017
Awesome! And you aren't kidding...great headgear! Congrats!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/27/2017
This one and Fin Fang Foom were my 2 favorites of the dinner.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/29/2017
Might be the best I have seen of the bunch from that dinner. Grats Alex on a great choice - you can tell that Walt had fun doing this one!
Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/8/2017
An amazing opportunity that I'm glad you were able to take advantage of Alex! Truly an incredible piece!
Kevin Currie
Member Since 2012
Posted on 8/16/2017
It's seeing pieces like this that convince me Marvel should put the man back on the book on a monthly basis. Spectacular.
FRED CRAMPTON
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/29/2019
Outstanding man !thanks for sharing this epicness!
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