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Sugar and Spike 100 Cover by Walt Simonson

Artist: Walt Simonson (All)

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Sugar and Spike 100 Cover by Walt Simonson Comic Art

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Title:	Sugar and Spike 100 Cover by Walt Simonson
Artist:	Walt Simonson (All)
Media Type:	Marker
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	719
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	11/1/2022
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Description

There are a few things that you should know about Walt Simonson:

He does not do commissions with VERY few exceptions and charity pieces (quite a few of those)
He does signed head sketches at shows for free,
Signatures and sketches are in the same line; he will limit the number of signatures per visit (5 was our limit)
He may be the nicest guy in comics which is saying a lot.

Between his popularity, his lack of commission slots, the popularity of his characters, e.g., Beta Ray Bill, and the lure of free, he has long lines. Very long lines. He does have rules though:

A head sketch only (or something of similar complexity)
Only a certain number per half day, the number varies
Bring reference if it's a rare or unusual character

I am not a line stander. In general, I am just as happy waving at the artist with the long line and moving on to someone with a short or, better yet, non-existent line.

However, Walt is special plus I finally came up with an idea that I thought met his rules and would satisfy my goals. :)

So, one the first day of the Baltimore Comic Con, I got to the show early and assumed my spot in the VIP queue. When we started moving down to the show floor, i briskly (for me) walked to their booth and I was 11th in line. This means that almost everyone ahead of me was either an exhibitor or VIP. I figured I'd get a chance to get my sketch.

When my turn came, I asked for his signature as a slide with Sugar and Spike sliding on it. I told him I was prepared to go through his line each day - once for the signature and once for each character. He agreed. After doing the signature, he said show my your reference. My reference included a good size printout of a cover featuring S&S on a see-saw which fit well with the sliding.

He added Sugar to his signature! I'd only have to go through this ordeal twice! Go Walt!

The next day, I got there a little later, but still close enough to get a sketch - I thought. By the time I assumed my position in the line, I was probably 30th! Well out of the running. :( So, I gave up for the day and headed off. Don't feel bad, I ended up getting a sketch from Alan Davis that you can see here.

Sunday, I got to the show so early the VIPs were lining up outside. Lots were Walt fans, but I was close.

At the appropriate time, we head to the booths and the line is huge when I get there. We came to realize that those ahead of us were Exhibitors and not paying VIPs or other pass holders. I was sad, but there was nothing to do but wait and hope. :(

Then suddenly, a con rep arrived and cleared the exhibitors out like Jesus cleared the temple. The all scurried away. Not one of them stayed. Suddenly, I was in the top fifteen! Walt decided to number thumbs so people could wander away and come back to get their sketch later, I was 12!

As promised, he added Spike to the slide.

And now I own a Walter Simonson non-standard con sketch! :)

P.S., I had Mostafa Moussa re-ink the boarder and printed logo. I just wanted it a little darker than the printer did it.

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James Bella
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

Very cool! Glad you were able to get this done.

Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

Alex, that is just wonderful! The Simonson Dinosaur Sliding Board!

Malvin V
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

This is great! Glad to see your efforts pay off!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

Super fun idea by you and execution by Walt!

(And worth the line wait obviously)

Will K
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

Simonson is the pinnacle of generosity to comic fans. Those Simonson lines are crazy, crazy long.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

I wanted to see the picture of the "12" as it is also by his hand. Great idea and well worth the ordeal to come away with something unique.

Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/2/2022

I love the long description you wrote and of course I love what Walt did here!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 11/6/2022

Great story!!! Wonderful!!

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