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With Further Ado #322: Thanks for everything, Jules Feiffer

With Further Ado #322: Thanks for everything, Jules Feiffer

Posted on by Ed Catto

Jules Feiffer, the brilliant creator and tireless creator died earlier this week. He made such an impression on so many comic fans – with this children books, the “first” comic book book, and his work ethic in later years. It was always so incredible to see how he was still publishing new works in his twilight years. Wow! That’s the way I want to live my life.

This week’s With Further Ado is a bit of re-run. I’d like to run two early columns I ran about a half dozen years ago. They detail how important Feiffer’s The Comic Book Heroes was to me. And my entire generation. Today, I can go to any comic store and choose from hundreds of comic book books. Or even to a discounter like Ollie’s and find a plethora of books about comics. But when I was a kid – there was only one book. And it was by Jules Feiffer. Continue reading “With Further Ado #322: Thanks for everything, Jules Feiffer” →

With Further Ado #044: Just Sign Here

With Further Ado #044: Just Sign Here

Posted on by Ed Catto

Although I love getting them, I’m not really sure why autographs are such a big deal. Oh, I understand the economic concept that autographed comics are more valuable and can be sold at a premium. But why do we seek out authors or artists to sign printed copies of their works? Is it for the brief creator interaction? Is it a type of memento or a badge? Is it a way to make a particular copy of a thing a little more special?

I seem to recall a story from 80s about that old country star Kenny Rogers. He never signed autographs. Instead, Rogers would pause to engage in an authentic conversation with a fan.  Sounds like a good idea, right? In today’s world, of “if there’s no selfie it didn’t happen”, I’m not sure that would cut it. Autographs provide that proof, more or less.  Continue reading “With Further Ado #044: Just Sign Here” →