News Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:21:11 CST Vu

More indepth overview of Wizard World Texas 2006
November 16 4:20:18 PM

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WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 (10-12 Nov 2006) CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #7 (Oct 1985)

Later, I went to the Hero Initiative Booth (formerly A.C.T.O.R.) , and asked the gentleman behind it if George Perez was signing yet. He replied ni, that the signing started at 3:00. Unfortunatly, was to be leaving to check into the hotel room long before that. I guess my face showed some disappointment, because the guy asked, "Are you not going to be here then?" and I told him no. Mr. Perez looked up from the Firestar sketch he was drawing and said, jokingly "Oh, just go ahead and let me sign, I hate to see a fan cry!" He then proceeded to sign my Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (death of Supergirl) and my Crisis retail promo poster from back in the day. When he saw the poster, he exclaimed, "Oh my goodness!" I think told him briefly about my house fire, and how 99% of my collection was gone. The poster and comic where a few of the pieces that survived. The booth guy said something about that being a miracle, and Mr. Perez said, "You wanna see a real miracle?" He then pointed to a woman who I believe was his wife "This woman, 3 kids!" They spoke for a moment then I asked for a picture. He immediately handed the camera to the booth guy, bound around the table, grabbed me around the shoulder and the outcome is in the photo album! Great guy! I really enjoyed talking with him and meeting him.