william-james88 wrote: I met him a few times, I even got to just chill with him for half an hour while he was waiting for someone to fetch him his medication. He was as nice as you could imagine.
This is very true. He was an every-man, and it was only the prominence of geek culture that had arisen since around 2000, that necessitated the need for an entourage at public appearances. If he had it his way, he would have had none of it.
In 1993, at SDCC, my friends and I had the privilege to coincidentally have dinner at a table across from he and his wife at the Marriott Hotel next to the convention center. We said nothing to them as we knew the value of private time. I did approach him at the convention the next day, and while he of course, wasn't aware of our presence, he appreciated that we didn't disturb them. I never had anything signed by him, but always managed a quick hello, wave, and handshake on a couple of occasions always in passing at SDCC during the 90's. Man those were good times.
I know Ditko was more of a recluse, but to lose them both in the span of a few months is tough. RIP Stand "The Man" Lee.
Bucket/Want List: Botcon 2016 Customization Class Ratchet (G2 Deco), or Customization Class Ratchet (Marvel Comics Deco) **would also be willing to pay for an Unpainted Botcon 2016 Ratchet, TT Legends Fortress Head (only) with working Electronics
Wish List of Modern Combiners: Road Caesar, Monstructor & Dinoking (proper size to fiction), Landcross, Guard City, Battle Gaia, & G2 Defensor. Wish List of Titans:Metrotitan,Majin Zarak
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