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Erich Mees
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Lifelong comic collector. Posting signed comics and convention sketches from my collection every day, until I run out of books or lose focus.
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Autographed photos of the day: Two photos signed by Christopher Reeve when he was a guest at the 1994 DixieTrek convention, the year before his accident.
A black-and-white photograph of Christopher Reeve in costume as Superman, in a flying position. The photo is autographed by Reeve, signed with the inscription "To Erich -- Yours, Christopher Reeve." A black-and-white photograph of Christopher Reeve in costume from "Somewhere in Time." The photo is autographed by Reeve, signed with the inscription "To Erich -- Yours, Christopher Reeve."
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Signed comic of the day: X-Men The Movie Prequel: Rogue signed by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Dorian Cleavenger, and Rob Nikolakakis. (This was a signed limited edition that my comic store got; I haven't yet met any of these creators in person.)
The cover of the one-shot comic X-Men The Movie Prequel: Rogue; the cover image shows Rogue leaning against a brick wall, with a wooden fence and a burning trash barrel behind her and the cityscape of New York in the background. The cover is autographed by writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, cover artist Dorian Cleavenger, and interior inker Rob Nikolakakis.
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: A lobby card from "Georgy Girl," signed by Lynn Redgrave when I sent the card to her representation.
A lobby card from the movie "Georgy Girl" showing James Mason in a tuxedo and Lynn Redgrave in a wedding dress, with Redgrave smiling and holding a baby in her arms. The lobby card is autographed by Redgrave, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Best wishes, Lynn Redgrave."
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Signed comic of the day: World's Finest Comics #118 signed by Sheldon Moldoff. (I never got to meet Moldoff; the book was signed when I purchased it.)
The splash page of World's Finest Comics #118; the image shows a diagonally-split set of two panels, one showing Superman on an alien planet fighting a large, hairy alien with a beak-like snout, and the second showing an identical alien creature walking near a dam (with the water around it turning to steam) as the silhouetted figures of Batman and Robin look down from the top of the dam. The page is autographed by artist Sheldon Moldoff, signed "Sheldon 'Shelly' Moldoff."
December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Autographed photo (of sorts) of the day: The pressbook of "Deliverance," signed by Billy Redden (the banjo-playing kid) at this year's Monsterama convention.
The cover of the pressbook to the movie "Deliverance," with a reproduction of the poster image (two hands holding a shotgun emerging from the surface of the water in the foreground, with a silhouette of the protagonists' canoe in the background, and two inset photos of Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds). The pressbook is autographed by Billy Redden, the actor who played the "Banjo Kid" in the film.
December 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Uncanny X-Men #213 signed by Alan Davis.
The cover of Uncanny X-Men #213; the cover image shows Wolverine and Sabretooth in a fierce battle. The cover is autographed by artist Alan Davis.
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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With all the Christmas-themed horror movies that have been made over the years, why have they not yet used the title "In Sin and Terror Pining"?
December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Jeff Rector, signed at the 1994 Atlanta Fantasy Fair.
A black-and-white photograph of Jeff Rector in costume as a police officer from an unspecified movie or TV series. The photo is autographed by Rector, signed with the inscription "To Erich, all the best! Jeff Rector."
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Total Eclipse #1 signed by Bo Hampton.
The title page of Total Eclipse #1 signed by artist Bo Hampton.
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: John Ratzenberger, signed when he was a guest at C2E2.
A color photograph of John Ratzenberger in a recording booth, surrounded by images of the various characters he has voiced in Pixar movies (Mack, Hamm, Yeti, Underminer, etc.). The photo is autographed by Ratzenberger, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Best wishes, John Ratzenbeger."
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Signed comic of the day: The graphic novel Silverheels signed by Bruce Jones.
The cover of the graphic novel Silverheels. The cover art by Scott Hampton shows the protagonist Silverheels with blade in hand, preparing to strike at a dragon-like alien creature. The cover is autographed by writer Bruce Jones.
December 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Ted Raimi, signed when he was a guest at DragonCon.
A color photograph of Ted Raimi and Lucy Lawless in costume as Joxer and Xena from "Xena: Warrior Princess." The photo is autographed by Raimi, signed with the inscription "Erich, Ya-vol! Ted Raimi 'Joxer.'"
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Signed comic of the day: Penthouse Comix #21 signed by Bo Hampton (on a rare safe-for-work page from the series).
The opening page of the story, "Lara X" from Penthouse Comix #21. The scene shows two young people, Lara and Jimmy, sitting on a small hill and looking up at the stars. The page is autographed by writer/artist Bo Hampton.
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Autographed photo of the day: Patricia Quinn, signed when she was a guest at DragonCon.
A black-and-white photograph of Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn in costume in their space uniforms from "Rocky Horror Picture Show." The photo is autographed by Quinn, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Love, Patricia Quinn."
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Omega Men #4 signed by Keith Giffen. (It's a pretty grotesque image, so I thought it's best to add a content tag.)
The splash page of Omega Men #4; the image shows a grotesque close-up of Kalista's face distorting horribly as some kind of tentacles probe into her skin. The page is autographed by artist Keith Giffen.
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Linnea Quigley, signed when she was a guest at DragonCon.
A color photograph of a bikini-clad Linnea Quigley holding a chainsaw. The photo is autographed by Quigley, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Chainsaw kisses, Linnea."
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Signed comic of the day: New Teen Titans #15 signed by George Perez.
The opening page of New Teen Titans #15. The splash page shows the Teen Titans (Cyborg, Robin, Starfire, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, and Raven) and Robotman of the Doom Patrol trapped in a chemical-filled pool underneath a dome, while General Zahl watches and gloats, and Madam Rouge watches a monitor showing her armored troops flying into battle. The page is autographed by artist George Perez.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Autographed photos of the day: Two photos signed by Dave Prowse at one of his many DragonCon appearances.
A color photograph of Mark Hamill and Dave Prowse in costume as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars." The photo is autographed by Prowse, signed with the inscription "Dave Prowse is Darth Vader." A black-and-white photograph of Dave Prowse in costume as Darth Vader, with an inset headshot photo of Prowse unmasked. The photo is autographed by Prowse, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Dave Prowse is Darth Vader."
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Master of Kung Fu #25 signed by Paul Gulacy.
The splash page of Master of Kung Fu #25; the image shows Shang-Chi and Black Jack Tarr standing near a tree. The page is autographed by artist Paul Gulacy.
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Captain Triumph reminds us not to get confused on Thanksgiving.
A panel from a Golden Age Captain Triumph story. Seeing one man attempting to stab a second man, Captain Triumph calls out "That isn't a turkey you're carving! He's a friend of mine, Ambassador Van Mark!" A woman cries out "CAPTAIN TRIUMPH! Thank goodness!"
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: A signed photo of Vincent Price that I bought from an autograph dealer at a convention.
A black-and-white publicity photo of Vincent Price with the skeleton-puppet rig from "House on Haunted Hill." The photo is autographed by Price, signed with the inscription "My best, Vincent Price."
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Legionnaires #2 signed by Chris Sprouse.
The cover of Legionnaires #2; the scene shows Apparition facing off against Mano, while Triad holds the seemingly injured Ultra Boy in her arms. The cover is autographed by artist Chris Sprouse.
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Priscilla Presley, signed at this summer's ATL Comic Convention.
A black-and-white photograph of Elvis Presley kissing Priscilla Presley (in her wedding dress) on the cheek. The photo is autographed by Priscilla Presley, signed with the inscription "To Erich, All my best, Priscilla Presley."
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Journey: Wardrums #2 signed by William Messner-Loebs.
The opening page of Journey: Wardrums #2; the scene shows frontiersman Joshua "Wolverine" MacAlistaire walking through the woods. The page is autographed by writer/artist William Messner-Loebs.
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Signed photos of the day: Many years back, I wrote to Tom Poston through his representation and asked if I could send some lobby cards from the movie "Zotz!" for him to sign. He not only agreed, he also sent a headshot and wrote little gags on each card. (Last card in comments.)
A black-and-white headshot photograph of Tom Poston. The photo is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "Erich: I'll see you this season on 'Grace' again. I'll wave. Tom Poston." A color lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston looking at the magic medallion at the breakfast table, with Zeme North also sitting at the table. The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "'Zotz!' Sounds like a breakfast cereal -- Tom Poston." A lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston being abducted by enemy agents and staring agog at his bald captor (Phil Arnold). The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "The first bald-headed man I ever saw -- Tom Poston." A lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston standing in a military office, surrounded by uniformed officers. The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "Okay!! Who stole my watch? -- Tom Poston."
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM