Category: But I Digress…

Originally published November 26, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1045

Meanwhile, back in Romania…

Once again I have journeyed to the low-budget film capital of the world: Romania, where Full Moon Entertainment works in conjunction with Castel Films to produce inexpensive genre films (science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc.) for the straight-to-video audience.

Last time I was here, it was to observe the filming of Trancers IV and Trancers V, the adventures of the time-traveling hero Jack Deth.

This time, it’s Oblivion.

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Originally published November 19, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1044

“Is Doc Samson Jewish?”

The alarmed question was posed to me several years ago. It was coming from a concerned, and even slightly confused, assistant editor on The Incredible Hulk.

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But first, by popular demand, you can read a transcript of the debate here.

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Originally published November 12, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1043

Well, thank God that’s over.

Some random thoughts and recollections regarding “The Great Debate” that might bring some greater understanding of it all to those who were outside looking in:

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Originally published November 5, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1042

Art by George Pérez.  J.J. Sachs © 1993-2010 Second Age, Inc. and George Pérez.  Incredible Hulk © 1993-2010 Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc.  Spawn © 1993-2010 Todd McFarlane Productions Inc.

Originally published October 29, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1041

I am sitting on the stairs outside the room, rocking slightly, feeling the twisted knots in my stomach, and trying to decide once more whether I should go to the men’s room and throw up.

Me right before “The Great Debate?” Hardly. That wasn’t for two weeks yet.

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Originally published October 22, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1040

Both Rob Liefeld and the fans have had an opportunity to respond to my column on giving credit where credit is due. Let’s see where we stand.

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Originally published September 3, 1993, in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1033

“If it’s something that I’m a stickler for, it’s credit. Give it when it’s due.” –Rob Liefeld

“Be careful of what you wish for. You may get it.” –Old Chinese Proverb

“Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.“ –Bill Bixby as Dr. Banner

So Rob Liefeld wants credit.

Friends, Romans, Countrymen… lend me your ears. To paraphrase Shakespeare, I come not to bury Rob… but to praise him.

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