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I don't think so Duke. Not from what I can tell.
And I don't have any questions at this time but like to say welcome to Mr. Netzer. Anyone who has worked on the Legion is a welcome addition to the board.
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Thanks MLLASH, LLad and every one of all you good sirs and Madams, guys and gals. It's been a confrontational two weeks of various other message board visits. I'm moved by the warmth you've all shown, even the most lighthearted of you make me feel quite at home. Once a Legionaire, always a Legionaire - that's how it feels to read the posts.
I'll get to the nature of The New Comic Book of Life website, but first perhaps a clarification of comments regarding what appears to be many name changes I made over my career.
I, myself have only changed my name once, from Nasser to Netzer. My Lebanese father's last name was Nassereddine, He himself changed it to Nasser when he emigrated to America. I was born Michael Nasser in Detroit. I was raised in Lebanon for a few years and was known there as Michael Mansour Nassereddine. During the senior year of high school in Detroit I ran for vice prez of the seniour class and my campaign slogan was "Funky Nasser for VP". I won and the name Funky stuck and became a nickname to some of my close friends in NY when I did those Legion and Challengers books. I did change it to Netzer when I moved to Israel so it would reflect my Hebrew roots, mother's side. Netzer is a Hebrew transliteration of Nasser, same alphabets and same meaning - Hebrew instead of Arabic.
Why I came to Israel is perhaps becoming clear now. When I first came here it felt that I would do what I'm doing now within a year of being here. Alas, I settled down and accepted that perhaps someone else would do it and not I. I waited 20 years and nobody stepped forth and - in light of the deteriorating state of the world around me, I was left with no choice but to do it now myself. (With the guidance of the force that guides us all, of course)
I've had this madness within me since childhood. It first came to the surface in 1977 exactly durnig the days I turned in the Mon-el backup (don't have issue # handy).
I drew many Legion sketches in the years that followed at conventions I chanced to attend. Just before I left for Israel in 1981, I drew a Legion drawing which I hope to show you in about a week or so. It was the basis for a Legion story I'd still like to write and draw for DC.
Having landed here and feeling such a good spirit and talent, perhaps we can develop this story together here and who knows if such a joint effort won't contribute to the production of a very special Legion book?
I've been contending with an aggressive response to TNCBOL over the last few weeks. Lots of religious history and philosophy talk. It'd be nice to put that behind and talk about it in terms of a Legion story. Maybe this way we can clarify some things about the subject without the tension that comes with delving into personal and widespread religeous icons.
Perhaps we can let this story be a metaphore of how we all perceive how the real story might develop on today's world stage.
The reason that I can't show you this drawing that inspires it all is because I've been sidetracked as a result of a car accident and am bedridden at my West Bank Settlement home of Ofra with 2 fractured ribs and a well beaten upper torso. It's all healing quickly and well and I should be back at the Studio within a week or so, and have access to the original which I'll scan and post on my site. In the meantime maybe we can get to know each other a little better and perhaps exhange whatever good ideas or stories that might come up.
Lastly, some here may not know but Neal Adams is apparantly beginning a PR drive to help the beloved Dave Cockrum receive some royalties for X-Men characters he created, most prominent of which is Nightcrawler, in order to help him out in the recovery from his illness. It might be nice if those who're moved to were to show their support for Dave and send a word of support which Neal could eventually show to Marvel as an incentive: Neal announced this on his website; http://nealadams.com/news2.html His email: neal@nealadams.com
Thanks again for everything and...I'm around, looking forward.
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Michael, if I may call you by your first name, thank you for the background you have given. In your welcome thread we've been discussing your Legion work, of which when I was reminded what issues, I remembered fondly. I've even posted a scan of one of the most memorable, to me, pages.
I am sorry to hear of you accident and hope that your healing process continues on the good course.
When you are healthy and ready, I fully welcome you sharing any of your Legion work that you may still have. That's why we created this World and having creators, such as yourself, Steve Lightle, Dave Cockrum (prior to his recent illness), Tom Feister and Tony Harris (among others I may have forgotten) are a bonus.
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Thanks for joining us here, Michael. I look forward to seeing any artwork that you'd like to share with us and learning more about the new story you'd like to share with us.
I'm glad to hear that you're healing well from your accident.
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Oh! And thanks for the link about Dave. Obviously, he's a hero of mine and I'll do anything to help him out.
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quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: I thought you knew about the tribute Gary. Sorry about that. I've already pre-ordered my copy.
My impression is that Neal is launching a separate effort, in addition to the planned tribute to Dave. Neal's aiming at forcing Marvel's hand, through public pressure to give Dave royalties for the X-Men characters he created, as in the Siegel/Schuster/Superman campaign against Warner and DC in the mid seventies. The tribute is an effort that began earlier at Silver Bullet Comics meant to raise funds without any relationship to the royalties That Dave actually has coming to him which he never received. This is important because it isn't charity, it's been earned.
quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: Michael, if I may call you by your first name,.
As informal as possible. Were all friends.
quote: When you are healthy and ready, I fully welcome you sharing any of your Legion work that you may still have. That's why we created this World and having creators, such as yourself, Steve Lightle, Dave Cockrum (prior to his recent illness), Tom Feister and Tony Harris (among others I may have forgotten) are a bonus.
All around great company, fans and pros alike. Thanks much, LL.
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