Don Heck Fan Letter 1978 - NFS

Artist: Don Heck (All)

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Title:	Don Heck Fan Letter 1978 - NFS
Artist:	Don Heck (All)
Media Type:	Photograph
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	417
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	1/29/2021
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Here is something you don't see every day. It is a letter from Don Heck to a fan, written on October 31, 1978. The fan had apparently written Don asking for an interview. Don humbly replies, "I'm just a quiet guy who draws comics for a living and cannot guarantee that there will be that many who would be interested in your interview." He goes on to suggest a day and time for the phone call that would make it less expensive for the fan.
Around the time the letter was written, Don was drawing comics for Marvel, Western/Dell, and DC, including Batgirl in Batman Family and Detective Comics. His resume included co-creating Iron Man, seminal runs drawing the Avengers and X-Men, and numerous other milestones. But he was not, in his own words, "the outspoken rebel that seems to get attention."
I don't know if the fan ever did the interview, but I hope so. I regret never having the chance to meet Don myself. But this letter is a treasure that embodies the character of a man I truly admire. Sincere thanks to my friend Aaron for this priceless birthday present.
Note: I think the letter may have been written with a brush, which would make sense since Don was inking some of his own pencils at the time.

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Will K
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/30/2021

Definitely a humble letter. Heck had some great penmanship. Maybe a fountain pen ? Happy Birthday Dewey !!

Jerry C.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 1/30/2021

Fantastic letter! I wish i could say to Don Heck what marvelous artist he is.

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