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January 27, 2011

Famous Fanmail #43 Dara Naraghi

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Dara Naraghi has written a number of comics published by IDW, including Ghostbusters, Terminator and It! He got a letter published in Doctor Zero #6 (cover date: February 1989), the first title from Epic Comics’ Shadowline Saga.

Doctor Zero letters page with Dara Naraghi

On Ebay: Doctor Zero | Dara Naraghi

January 20, 2011

Famous Fanmail #42 Chuck Dixon

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Chuck Dixon‘s footprint on the world of comics is Hulk-sized. He’s had extensive runs on Batman, Punisher, Alien Legion, and Airboy. He’s also had his hands in lots of other titles including playing a significant role in the development of the Crossgen Universe. He got a letter published in issue the Light and Darkness War#4 (cover date: April 1989), singing it’s well-deserved praises.

Light and Darkness War letters page with Chuck Dixon

On Ebay: Light and Darkness War | Chuck Dixon

January 13, 2011

Famous Fanmail #41 Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman‘s importance to the comics community is hard to overstate. He had a significant (yet unfinished) storyline that closed out Eclipse Comics’ Miracleman series. He created Angela and other characters for Todd McFarlane’s Spawn series. And, of course, there’s his well-regarded Sandman series, which has sold out multiple printings! He got a letter published in issue Captain Confederacy #4 (cover date: 1986), which you can read below.

Captain Confederacy letters page with Neil Gaiman

On Ebay: Captain Confederacy | Neil Gaiman

January 6, 2011

Famous Fan Mail #40 William Stout

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You may not be surprised to learn that most people in the comic business grew up reading comic books. However, you might be interested in knowing what they were reading. Here’s a look at “Famous Fanmail”!

William Stout has had work featured in comics, usually dealing with lizards or dinosaurs. His illustrations of dinosaurs have gone on to inspire the creators of movies like the Land Before Time and Jurassic Park. He was the production designer of the Masters of the Universe movie and has worked on at least thirty other films including Conan, Return of the Living Dead and the Prestige. With all these impressive credits to his name, he still finds time to keep up with independent comics once in a while. One such book was Don Marquez’s Fantastic Stories. It was published in 2001 by Amryl and adapted Professor Challenger stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Stout got a letter published in issue #2 (cover date: April 2002), which you can read below.

Fantastic Stories letters page with William Stout

On Ebay: Willliam Stout | Fantastic Stories

December 30, 2010

Famous Fanmail #39 Michael Dooney

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Michael Dooney has always been closely associated with Mirage Studios and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Over the years, his creator-owned character, Gizmo has starred in three different series and Dooney’s recently provided some wonderful paintings for the TMNT series of the early 2000s. Dooney got a letter printed in Kyra #5 (cover date – Summer 1987) and included a sketch of Kyra and Gizmo.

Kyra letters page with Michael Dooney

On Ebay: Kyra | Michael Dooney | Gizmo

December 23, 2010

Famous Fanmail #38 Stan Lee

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If you’re reading this blog, and you don’t know who Stan Lee is – you’re probably lost. Anywho, Stan sent an encouraging letter which was printed in New Avengers #3 (cover date – March 2005).

New Avengers letters page with Stan Lee

On Ebay: New Avengers | Stan Lee

December 16, 2010

Famous Fanmail #37 Lou Mougin

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You may not be surprised to learn that most people in the comic business grew up reading comic books. However, you might be interested in knowing what they were reading. Here’s a look at “Famous Fanmail”!

Lou Mougin has written quite a few comics mostly for Hero’s titles like Flare and the Champions. He got a letter printed in Destroyer Duck #7 (cover date – May 1984).

Destroyer Duck letters page with Lou Mougin

On Ebay: Destroyer Duck | Lou Mougin

December 9, 2010

Famous Fanmail #36 Eric Yarber

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You may not be surprised to learn that most people in the comic business grew up reading comic books. However, you might be interested in knowing what they were reading. Here’s a look at “Famous Fanmail”!

Eric Yarber wrote a couple of stories for horror-oriented anthologies in the 1980s and 1990s. He got a letter printed in Destroyer Duck #6 (cover date – March 1984).

Destroyer Duck letters page with Eric Yarber

On Ebay: Destroyer Duck | Eric Yarber

December 2, 2010

Famous Fanmail #35 Ted Adams

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You may not be surprised to learn that most people in the comic business grew up reading comic books. However, you might be interested in knowing what they were reading. Here’s a look at “Famous Fanmail”!

Ted Adams is the CEO and one of a few owners of IDW, the comics publisher that was founded in 1999. Interestingly enough, he got a letter printed in Destroyer Duck #5 (cover date – December 1983), sharing his fondness for some of Marvel’s titles.

Destroyer Duck letters page with Ted Adams

On Ebay: Destroyer Duck | IDW

November 25, 2010

Famous Fanmail #34 Christos Gage

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You may not be surprised to learn that most people in the comic business grew up reading comic books. However, you might be interested in knowing what they were reading. Here’s a look at “Famous Fanmail”!

Christos Gage has written some great runs on Union Jack, Thunderbolts, Avengers: the Initiative and many others. He’s also written for TV shows like Law & Order: SVU and Numb3rs. He got a letter printed in Thor #446 (cover date – April 1992), sharing his reactions to the “new Thor” storyline.

Thor letters page with Christos Gage

On Ebay: Thor | Christos Gage

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