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Michale Grassia - Merry Christmas

December 22, 2017

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2017.11.19 NJ Comic Expo, Edison, NJ

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Peter Max

Peter Max is a well-known artist, specifically for his 1960's cosmic pop, psychedelic art style, which was a great influence on the 60's culture. His works are produced on everything imaginable, but most commonly as poster art. Looking at Jamal Igle's quick Supergirl sketch, one of the people present at the signing stated if could be anyone. Yes that is true, but it more reminded me of Peter Max who often provides a female profile with his signature. The quick sketch and signature from Max was obtained at an art gallery show. My brother and I have long been fascinated by Max's work, growing up in the 1960's it was part of our development, and we would eventually purchase a few prints. What many may not know is that Max designed several stamps for the United States Postal Service (Exps '74) as well as the United Nations Postal Administration (Earth Summit). Max also designed first day covers for the UNPA and the Fleetwood (Unicover) company. Few people may rememb...

Jay Wecht - Batman

2017.04.29 East Coast Comic Con, Secaucus, NJ I have not been able to find out too much about Jay Hecht, except he is a teacher in New Jersey. He was sitting at the National Cartoonist Society table at the ECCC. He had several caricatures set out, so I ask for a sketch. He selected the Wonder Woman first day cover, and drew Batman giving an Okay sign, it take that Batman approves of the stamp...

Beetle Bailey - Classic Comics 1995

When the Classic comics stamps were issued in 1995, several comic strip artists that were honored (Dick Tracy, Gasoline Alley, Blondie,...) included the stamps in their strips. Mort Walker ran this comic on his Sunday panel to commemorate and honor those comics that were being featured on the Classic comics Stamp. The USPS held a Last Day of Issue Ceremony as part of the ASDA Stamp Show held November 1, 1997 , New York, with Mort Walker as the guest of honor. While obtaining a autograph from Mr. Walker I ask if he could provide a sketch. He said he was told that he shouldn't as it would take too much time. In the time he said this he completed a nice sketch of Beetle, which I had canceled the Yellow Kid stamp with the Last Day of Issue cancellation. I believe Mr. Walker could draw Beetle in his sleep without a moment's hesitation.

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