So.
This is a prequel to something that’s been brewing since June. I went to Heroes Con (SUCH a good con) and finally did what I’ve wanted to do for cons – take TIK to a creator, in person. Meaning, before a con, I’d ask my favorite creators what they wanted, then I’d bring it to them at the convention. I thought of that idea, many, many cons ago, and just never got around to doing it.
So, for no reason in particular, (except extreme respect and awe) I thought I’d ask Mr. Paul Tobin for another idea, since his last one was so off the wall.
He got back to me with, “you should draw Galactus giving a flower to Godzilla”. Which I didn’t end up with since I forgot the flower, but this still works for me.
The timing worked out that I was done this before Heroes, and it was in my current sketchbook. So when I found Paul Tobin on the con floor, I asked if he’d sign it.
He did, and then he asked if he could look through the rest of my sketchbook. And his wife, Colleen Coover, was there – also looking! With her eyes!
I was so out of my mind happy. What type of sketchbook I carry around differs, but that was a 200 page mother. And there were compliments and suggestions and direct conversation with me and people I greatly admire. All over stuff that I drew.
Too crazy.
Anyway, that blissful interaction led to what will be the next series of posts. It took much longer than I anticipated to finish it, but I’m pumped that I can finally share it all.
Thanks for stopping!