Comments on: Guestbook http://www.sheldorftribute.com A tribute to Shel Dorf, founder of San Diego's Comic-Con International Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark Richmond http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-6724 Mark Richmond Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:38:50 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-6724 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131118723593907 This is the official site for the AFTERCON, thanks for allowing us to do such an honorable event for Shel!!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131118723593907

This is the official site for the AFTERCON, thanks for allowing us to do such an honorable event for Shel!!!

]]> By: IRA ALAN WOLFSON http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 IRA ALAN WOLFSON Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:29:46 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-1001 MY NAME IS IRA, MY COUSIN SHEL WAS A GOOD MAN WE TALKED ON THE PHONE A LOT, HE LOVED TO HEAR ABOUT MY KIDS AND FAMILY LIFE,WE ALWAYS HAD LONG TALKS ABOUT MY LIFE THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD BUT HE LIKED WHEN I WENT FISHING I WOULD TELL HIM STORIES, WHEN HE CAME TO DETROIT WE WENT TO SOME COMIC BOOKS STORES AND SOME COMIC CONS, THE LAST ONE WAS IN 1994 THE WHOLE FAMILY WENT WE HAD A BLAST, NOW I TAKE MY SON TO THE COMIC CONS, WE SEE ALL THE MOVIE PEOPLE AND THE T.V. PEOPLE AND THE PEOPLE THAT DO THE NEW COMICS BOOKS, WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH,BUT FOR ME HE WAS SOMEONE THAT I CAN TALK TO ABOUT EVERYTHING, IF YOU KNEW SHEL HE HAD A GREAT BIG HEART,SHEL WAS MY COUSIN,I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU...IRA MY NAME IS IRA, MY COUSIN SHEL WAS A GOOD MAN WE TALKED ON THE PHONE A LOT, HE LOVED TO HEAR ABOUT MY KIDS AND FAMILY LIFE,WE ALWAYS HAD LONG TALKS ABOUT MY LIFE THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD BUT HE LIKED WHEN I WENT FISHING I WOULD TELL HIM STORIES, WHEN HE CAME TO DETROIT WE WENT TO SOME COMIC BOOKS STORES AND SOME COMIC CONS, THE LAST ONE WAS IN 1994 THE WHOLE FAMILY WENT WE HAD A BLAST, NOW I TAKE MY SON TO THE COMIC CONS, WE SEE ALL THE MOVIE PEOPLE AND THE T.V. PEOPLE AND THE PEOPLE THAT DO THE NEW COMICS BOOKS, WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH,BUT FOR ME HE WAS SOMEONE THAT I CAN TALK TO ABOUT EVERYTHING, IF YOU KNEW SHEL HE HAD A GREAT BIG HEART,SHEL WAS MY COUSIN,I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU…IRA

]]> By: David Lemmo http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-855 David Lemmo Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:51:12 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-855 One of my greatest memories of Shel was when he introduced me to Ray Bradbury, and told him about my modern myth museum project. Shel was truly interested pop culture and very helpful with advice and encouragement. He will be missed. One of my greatest memories of Shel was when he introduced me to Ray Bradbury, and told him about my modern myth museum project. Shel was truly interested pop culture and very helpful with advice and encouragement. He will be missed.

]]> By: GREG KOUDOULIAN http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-209 GREG KOUDOULIAN Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:17:00 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-209 YOU SHEL FANS, MAY LIKE TO ENTER “SHEL DORF” ON YOUTUBE. I have had the pleasure and honor to know Shel since 72 Cortez, lucky enough to still have my letters and postcards from him. He was supportive of my monthly LA Cons; he was there for me when my mom nearly died. Was present when John Ziniewicz died, one of my best friends. He just showed up. I believe rarely asked SHEL for favors, yet has performed dozens for me. I will never forget him. He was very much like a big brother, and a rich man. His brother told me last week, that his older brother Shel had never picked on him or teased in anyway, wow! I was fortunate enough to visit Shel twice in the last few months. I will never forget him or his great deeds. I will always make sure his legacy is widely known. I have many friends in my life that Shel hooked me up with: Richard Alf, George Clayton Johnson, William Clausen, Clayton Moore, Mike Towry, etc. THE OFFICIAL SHEL DORF FAN CLUB AND ENTOURAGE THANKS YOU. - GREG KOUDOULIAN YOU SHEL FANS, MAY LIKE TO ENTER “SHEL DORF” ON YOUTUBE.

I have had the pleasure and honor to know Shel since 72 Cortez, lucky enough to still have my letters and postcards from him. He was supportive of my monthly LA Cons; he was there for me when my mom nearly died. Was present when John Ziniewicz died, one of my best friends. He just showed up. I believe rarely asked SHEL for favors, yet has performed dozens for me. I will never forget him. He was very much like a big brother, and a rich man. His brother told me last week, that his older brother Shel had never picked on him or teased in anyway, wow! I was fortunate enough to visit Shel twice in the last few months. I will never forget him or his great deeds. I will always make sure his legacy is widely known. I have many friends in my life that Shel hooked me up with: Richard Alf, George Clayton Johnson, William Clausen, Clayton Moore, Mike Towry, etc. THE OFFICIAL SHEL DORF FAN CLUB AND ENTOURAGE THANKS YOU.

- GREG KOUDOULIAN

]]> By: Bob Birchard http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Bob Birchard Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:42:15 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-199 I came to know Shel through his attendance at Cinecon, the annual classic film convention/festival that takes place Labor Day weekend in Hollywood. Shel was an enthusiastic movie fan and came every year to sit in the dark and watch rare films from the silent and early sound era. For the past several years our host hotel has been the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, and we screen our films at the historic Grauman's Egyptian Theater. As Shel's health declined it became increasingly difficult for him to walk the several blocks between the hotel and the theater, but even when he could no longer make the trek on foot he would come in a wheelchair, pushed by his brother. Shel had to be at Cinecon. In all my conversations with Shel I found him to be a generous spirit--and a modest one, as well. He was proud to be one of the founders of Comic-Con--but he never patted himself on the back. He was, first and foremost, a fan--someone who truly loved and appreciated the artists, writers, actors and directors that brought him so much pleasure through their work. He will be missed. Bob Birchard president Cinecon Classic Film Festival I came to know Shel through his attendance at Cinecon, the annual classic film convention/festival that takes place Labor Day weekend in Hollywood. Shel was an enthusiastic movie fan and came every year to sit in the dark and watch rare films from the silent and early sound era. For the past several years our host hotel has been the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, and we screen our films at the historic Grauman’s Egyptian Theater. As Shel’s health declined it became increasingly difficult for him to walk the several blocks between the hotel and the theater, but even when he could no longer make the trek on foot he would come in a wheelchair, pushed by his brother. Shel had to be at Cinecon. In all my conversations with Shel I found him to be a generous spirit–and a modest one, as well. He was proud to be one of the founders of Comic-Con–but he never patted himself on the back. He was, first and foremost, a fan–someone who truly loved and appreciated the artists, writers, actors and directors that brought him so much pleasure through their work. He will be missed.

Bob Birchard
president Cinecon Classic Film Festival

]]> By: GREG KOUDOULIAN http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-166 GREG KOUDOULIAN Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41:57 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-166 THE NEW PIC WITH KIRBY AND YOU KIDS IS GREAT. THE COMMENTS FROM JAPAN ABOUT SHEL, MADE MY DAY. THE NEW PIC WITH KIRBY AND YOU KIDS IS GREAT.

THE COMMENTS FROM JAPAN ABOUT SHEL, MADE MY DAY.

]]> By: Matthew W. Wilson http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Matthew W. Wilson Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:28 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-160 My connection to Shel was long ago and only via mail. I live near Detroit, Michigan (Shel's birthplace) and I once wrote a letter to Milton Caniff. I was probably an early teenager back in the '70's and loved "Terry and the Pirates". Milton didn't return a note but Shel sure as heck did. He sent me a large package and drew a large 'Dragon Lady' picture on the back of the package. Inside was a terrific 'How Are Ya' note along with Milt's autograph, Shel's autograph and some info on what they were both up to. I still have all that material he sent me long ago! Just last week I was looking at it again thinking how nice this man who worked for Milton Caniff was. I never met Shel in person. Never was able to afford the trip to the Comic-Con. The fact that he was so nice to a faceless person some 2,500 miles away...just amazing. I have never forgotten that gesture and some thirty to thirty-five years later...I never will. Godspeed in your journey, Shel. My connection to Shel was long ago and only via mail. I live near Detroit, Michigan (Shel’s birthplace) and I once wrote a letter to Milton Caniff. I was probably an early teenager back in the ’70′s and loved “Terry and the Pirates”. Milton didn’t return a note but Shel sure as heck did. He sent me a large package and drew a large ‘Dragon Lady’ picture on the back of the package. Inside was a terrific ‘How Are Ya’ note along with Milt’s autograph, Shel’s autograph and some info on what they were both up to. I still have all that material he sent me long ago! Just last week I was looking at it again thinking how nice this man who worked for Milton Caniff was. I never met Shel in person. Never was able to afford the trip to the Comic-Con. The fact that he was so nice to a faceless person some 2,500 miles away…just amazing. I have never forgotten that gesture and some thirty to thirty-five years later…I never will. Godspeed in your journey, Shel.

]]> By: John Wismont http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-151 John Wismont Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:54:12 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-151 I always considered Shel as a good friend. On one occasion he invited me over to view his collection of original art of many famous Comic Book Artist. I will never forget that experience, his hospitality and willingness to share his treasures. He always encouraged aspiring artists and writers to keep going with their work and not give up on getting it published. It wasn't about money for Shel, He became detached from the Comic Con when it no longer had the feeling of comradery of the artist,writers and fans. The intimacy is gone and feeling of a three ring circus took over. That is not what Shel was all about. I don't know any of the people who run the Comic Con these days, but I think it would be a great gesture on their part to create a substantial ''Art Scholarship" in the name of Sheldon Dorf. Shel you will be missed and you should be honored. John Wismont I always considered Shel as a good friend. On one occasion he invited me over to view his collection of original art of many famous Comic Book Artist. I will never forget that experience, his hospitality and willingness to share his treasures. He always encouraged aspiring artists and writers to keep going with their work and not give up on getting it published.
It wasn’t about money for Shel, He became detached from the
Comic Con when it no longer had the feeling of comradery of the artist,writers and fans. The intimacy is gone and feeling of a three ring circus took over. That is not what Shel was all about.
I don’t know any of the people who run the Comic Con these days,
but I think it would be a great gesture on their part to create a
substantial ”Art Scholarship” in the name of Sheldon Dorf.
Shel you will be missed and you should be honored.
John Wismont

]]> By: Mike Lovins http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Mike Lovins Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:22:20 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-147 Message body: I got to know Shel through a mutual friend-he was in many ways a mentor to me and had a special understanding of creators-I'll always remember a long conversation I had at his home in which I saw that insight from him he will be missed -Mike Lovins- Message body:
I got to know Shel through a mutual friend-he was in many ways a mentor to me and had a special understanding of creators-I’ll always remember a long conversation I had at his home in which I saw that insight from him

he will be missed

-Mike Lovins-

]]> By: Jeff Gelb http://www.sheldorftribute.com/guestbook/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Jeff Gelb Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:45:50 +0000 http://www.sheldorftribute.com/?page_id=10#comment-146 I met Shel in SD when I moved there in 1973. I worked for the SD Comic Con with Shel several years during my SD stay, and Shel became a fast friend. We attended lots of movies together and shared our love of films and comics on many occasions. I will never forget his generosity in introducing me to the real comic book giants, including Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, and Joe Shuster. In fact, it was because of Shel's introduction to Joe Shuster that I ended up attending Joe's wedding in SD in 1976 or 1977, which was a complete thrill for me. Shel had a heart of gold and I will miss him terribly. I met Shel in SD when I moved there in 1973. I worked for the SD Comic Con with Shel several years during my SD stay, and Shel became a fast friend. We attended lots of movies together and shared our love of films and comics on many occasions. I will never forget his generosity in introducing me to the real comic book giants, including Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, and Joe Shuster. In fact, it was because of Shel’s introduction to Joe Shuster that I ended up attending Joe’s wedding in SD in 1976 or 1977, which was a complete thrill for me. Shel had a heart of gold and I will miss him terribly.

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