Hal Scroggy’s Watercolor Portrait of Shel
David Scroggy writes, “If you read my Guest Book entry, you’ll see I make reference to a watercolor portrait my father, Hal Scroggy, did of Shel. My dad is a prominent watercolorist – he is…
November 2009
— In Memoriam —
Ken Krueger, Chairman of Comic-Con #1
Ken Krueger, Chairman of Comic-Con #1
Ken Krueger passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. As a teenager, Ken Krueger attended the first-ever science fiction convention, the 1939 Worldcon. As an adult,…
Cinecon President Bob Birchard Remembers Shel
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…
Artist Matt Lorentz Remembers Shel Dorf
Artist Matt Lorentz remembers Shel Dorf as the great connector, bringing together artists and fostering careers. Matt accompanied Shel on many of his legendary field trips, including visits with Chuck Jones, Mel Lazarus, and Forry…
Artist Brent Anderson Remembers Shel Dorf – Comics’ Greatest Friend
Artist Brent Anderson remembers Shel Dorf’s unwavering devotion to promoting the comic arts. He recounts a very funny anecdote about an art show by way of example. Thanks to Shel, Brent was able to meet…
Media Coverage of Shel Dorf’s Passing and His Legacy as Comic-Con’s Founder
Links to video and text media coverage of Shel Dorf’s passing and his legacy as Comic-Con’s founder. The links were good as of November 14, 2009. They may, however, not be “permanent” links and may…
Shel Dorf and His Brother, Michael,
Visit Chester “Dick Tracy” Gould in 1949
Picture of Shel Dorf and his brother, Michael Dorf, with Chester Gould in 1949 taken outside the Gould family farmhouse. The picture is accompanied by an audio clip of Michael Dorf telling the story of…
40th Anniversary of the First Time Shel Dorf Took San Diego Fans to Visit Jack Kirby
On Sunday, November 9, 1969, Shel Dorf led a group of San Diego comic fans on their first pilgrimage to the home of Jack Kirby, who had recently moved from New York to Irvine in…
Kotobukiya – In Memoriam – Shel Dorf Honored and Remembered
Japanese collectible-toy company Kotobukiya honors and remembers Shel Dorf. It was a source of deep regret for us to learn that Shel Dorf founder of San Diego Comic Convention has passed away on November 3,…
Shel Dorf
July 5, 1933 – November 3, 2009
Shel Dorf passed away today, November 3, 2009, in Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. His brother, Michael Dorf, was at his side. His friends and colleagues around the world will miss him dearly. The…