Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?

[Papergirl]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALL!!

It's a two-fer!
Hee! The score so far:

YABSers - Way too many to count
Dick - 0

~Bev

[JTPencils]

Now, now...he is such an easy target we can all take credit for showing up that flaming jackass.

Doc, a quote from "JA" (the former CD) comes to mind here...

"peanut's like a wild animal, that's gotten caught in a vicious bear trap, and just doesn't know well enough to lay down and give it up... it's over"

[Sarah Beach]

There will now be scrambling in the Olney/TightLip bookkeeping, and I would imagine that a back-dated check for the crucial amount collected "will be found stuck to a page", showing proper intent to deliver a donation. Wouldn't cover the matter of using St. Jude's name & logo without their consent, but what the heck.

(The above is a piece of speculative fiction, based on documented behavior of the observed wildlife.)

[KevinTBrown]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.

I snipped out the big red letters, but......



Holy crap, Matt! I'm not Olney (thank GOD for that, says the atheist), but even I'm scared shitless..... :eek:

[Matt Doc Martin]

There will now be scrambling in the Olney/TightLip bookkeeping, and I would imagine that a back-dated check for the crucial amount collected "will be found stuck to a page", showing proper intent to deliver a donation. Wouldn't cover the matter of using St. Jude's name & logo without their consent, but what the heck.

(The above is a piece of speculative fiction, based on documented behavior of the observed wildlife.)

St Jude's is NOT happy.

[Reverend Smooth]

I snipped out the big red letters, but......



Holy crap, Matt! I'm not Olney (thank GOD for that, says the atheist), but even I'm scared shitless..... :eek:
It was only a matter of time before his behavior escalated to seriously legally objectionable levels. At this point, though, there is no excuse for anyone to be suckered in, not when it's on record that he was using St. Jude's without their permission for self-aggrandizement and marketing purposes.

[Matt Doc Martin]

I snipped out the big red letters, but......



Holy crap, Matt! I'm not Olney (thank GOD for that, says the atheist), but even I'm scared shitless..... :eek:

I was so fucking sick of his baseless threats I wanted to give him a taste of the real thing.

Not that I am the ONLY one. He has been served a few times and has more misery coming.

But I am giving him a chance to get out of some of it. He has until Monday night.

[TCJohnson]

I bet you guys didn't realize you were all acting under my evil 'guidance.'


That is what I kept telling my ex but nooooooooooooooooooooooo she didn't believe me.

[Danny Donovan]

Matt, all I have to say is:

Daaaaaaamn!

Very good work.

[Koben Kelly]

Danny, if I may:

Daaaaaaamn, Gina!

[Sarah Beach]

:) Um, Matt? Remind me not to get on your bad side, okay? If you're even getting irritated, please let me know. :)

[Gail Simone]

OUCH.

Gail

[Sarah Beach]

OUCH.

Gail

But, on our side of the fence, in a good way! :)

[wishlish]

Wishlish: Check your shoes, dude!


NOTHING but FACTS, man! Stop the Hatred and Lies!



"Wishlish" appears to have opinions spinkled with lies. Allow me to correct him a tad.



Wishlish said:


I love how, while avoiding freelancers that he owes 60-100K for the TightLip Entertainment fiasco, Rick's got time to set us all straight on his role in Marvel's failed 99-cent program. Forget the notion that I'm supposed to believe Rick Olney over Kurt Busiek. Let's assume that Rick's actually right on this.



And I love how someone, such as yourself, has time to greatly embellish your posts giving untrue and misleading information. First, I do not owe freelancers anywhere NEAR 60-100K for work done under contract to TightLip Entertainment. Assume as you like on my interactions with and at Marvel over the yaers -- but don't stretch facts that you are not privy to, because that is wrong and (again) supports the whole defamation of character, and character assassination that you haters have going on there under "Gail Simone's" guidance, there at CBR.



Wishlish said:


It doesn't change how much he owes, or the multitude of lies he's told. He's still a colossal, misogynistic, smelly deadbeat with a weird avatar. He's still getting sued. He's down to one friend. His business ventures are in shambles (hey, Olney, try getting Marvel to take your call NOW). He's a rambling wreck. Couldn't happen to a more appropriate guy.



Again, you imply that I am a smelly deadbeat. Both descriptives have defining criteria that you may want to read up on, in case you find yourself trying to prove in a legal court of law that your slights and libel is true. "Smelly" isn't hard for me to disprove. That you and some of your ignorant bullies use that childish ploy is sad, but in a court of law -- you could be trying to prove it to defend yourself.

"Wishlish" -- My getting sued has nothing to do with you. And, if I were you -- I'd want to be 110% sure that any lawsuits being talked about -- actually take place. That is, before you let your mouth write a check that your ass can't cover. Otherwise it can be interpreted as you contributing to more of that mumbo jumbo to tarnish my reputation. No, no... my real reputation that reaches farther than just this slow starting publishing venture.

Wishlish said:


Meanwhile, what's that on my bookshelf...why, it's the trade paperback put out last year of the first 8 Untold tales of Spider-Man by Kurt Busiek! And what's that over there? Is that the oversized hardcover of Marvels? And the first four Avengers Assemble hardcovers? Huh. And four of the Astro City hardcovers! (I'm still looking for Confession in hardcover, but at least I have my favorite, Tarnished Angel, along with a Steeljack background on my PC).



So congratulations, Rick. You might have gotten one right, but you're still a colossal, misogynistic, smelly, deadbeat, mega-gigantic fibber. And Kurt Busiek kicks your ass from here to Metropolis.



Kurt Busiek should kick my ass in writing (comics wise, anyway), "Wishlish" ... I mean, he's been at it a long, long time now...

Note to the CBR Bully Pack: I'll be responding this way because it suits me. Don't like it, don't read it.


Currently listening :
School Bullies
By The Damned
Release date: By 15 December, 1994

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Point by point...

"Check your shoes, dude"? What the...what the...CHECK YOUR SHOES, DUDE? Rick, I know you're crazy and choking from your own fumes, but... "Check your shoes, dude"? How about "Pay your damn freelancers, deadbeat"!

The numbers on your debt come straight from those owed over the thread (and not from Gail at all). In your mind, you probably think they owe YOU money. I'll take their word over yours, thanks.

"Again, you imply that I am a smelly deadbeat. Both descriptives have defining criteria that you may want to read up on, in case you find yourself trying to prove in a legal court of law that your slights and libel is true. "Smelly" isn't hard for me to disprove. That you and some of your ignorant bullies use that childish ploy is sad, but in a court of law -- you could be trying to prove it to defend yourself."

I just read your quote to my wife. She reminded me I'm not supposed to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person. But what the hell...

First off, deadbeat isn't a descriptive. It's a noun. I just looked it up on dictionary.com, and here's the definition: (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=deadbeat)

1.a person who deliberately avoids paying debts. 2.a loafer; sponger.
I'm pretty comfortable defending myself in a court of law on that one. I'd be happy to give my contact information to your attorney. In fact, I'd welcome such action. I haven't talked to imaginary people since I was 4.

"And, if I were you -- I'd want to be 110% sure that any lawsuits being talked about -- actually take place."

Well, the county clerk in your town confirmed at least one lawsuit. You were sued by Comix Zone in Syracuse. How'd that go? Tom Stillwell has confirmed at least one other lawsuit, and I'm confident there will be more.

"Otherwise it can be interpreted as you contributing to more of that mumbo jumbo to tarnish my reputation. No, no... my real reputation that reaches farther than just this slow starting publishing venture."

Rick, your real reputation is that you're a colossal, misogynistic, smelly, deadbeat, mega-gigantic fibber. Hell, your one friend, Dennis, didn't such much to defend you other than you haven't done anything to him...yet. I'll be happy to repeat that in court. Don't try to scare me off with the vague legal threats. It won't work on me.

"Kurt Busiek should kick my ass in writing (comics wise, anyway), "Wishlish" ... I mean, he's been at it a long, long time now..."

Kurt Busiek kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, humanity, and horseshoes. He's a man who worked hard on his craft, and I dare you to find a man who speaks ill of him.

"I'll be responding this way because it suits me. Don't like it, don't read it."

Hell, I love it. Bring it, stinky. And for God's sakes, pay your damn bills. Stop lying. Your mother would be ashamed. I'm surprised if your wife isn't. See you in court.

[wishlish]

I'd say that ORCA's efforts early on inspoired them. What you care to think is your business, but your hitting outside the bullseye.


Rick Olney, inspoirer. Whatever the hell THAT means. All I know if that if someone ever threatens to inspoire me, I'm running the other way.

[Danny Donovan]

Kurt Busiek kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, humanity, and horseshoes. He's a man who worked hard on his craft, and I dare you to find a man who speaks ill of him.

Oh noes!!! There's going to be math? I suck at math.

um... I'll let Bev take my turn on the math section. ^_^;

I'll just sit back and wait for any random comic questions that I'm not beaten to the punch answering by Kurt or Mark....

[NatGertler]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the statute of limitations for fraud is in New York state, and whether it starts ticking upon the commission of the crime, or upon the detection of the crime.

[Kurt Busiek]

Kurt Busiek kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, humanity, and horseshoes.

Actually, I suck at horseshoes.

He's a man who worked hard on his craft, and I dare you to find a man who speaks ill of him.

There's at least one. Though reading his rants about me won't make you think he's firing on all cylinders.

For all that, though, even he's a few dozen times more honorable than Rick.

kdb

[Larry Dixon]

And as someone who's sick, I am just horrified that this guy is trying to profit from the suffering of sick kids.


I have to say that THIS underlines why the Olney behaviors offend me so much. Please forgive me for this post, but I suspect I'm not the only person who feels this way in general.

I have congenital defects, ongoing illnesses, unpleasant medicines and treatments, and chronic pain from injuries. I have lost close relatives, loved ones, colleagues, and coworkers. Painfully and too damned frequently. I have weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, wrecks and lost nearly all my life's work and materials, undergone surgeries, sleep on a respirator with supplemental oxygen.

And none of that stopped me, beyond the minimum recovery time, from running into burning buildings to help total strangers, from fighting wildfires, from pulling accident victims out of ditches, from doing appearances to spend time with fans, from doing charity gigs, from driving supplies in to the Gulf Coast post-Katrina/Rita, all of it.

My grieving, illnesses and injuries were never used as an excuse. A reason, sometimes, yes, like "it is hard to make this deadline with a broken arm, I ought to pass on this job." And I still feel guilt for every gig I ever had to pass on, going back twenty years. But my circumstances are, to me, not an excuse for poor performance.

And, I want to stress this, I am not particularly special or strong. I only view my one life as my one shot and I won't watch it pass by or waste it.

So, that someone can undergo less than I have and then use it as an excuse to provably screw people over makes me ill at what a waste of potential they were. All it took for me was f*cking coping---and yeah, that can be difficult--- and then doing right ANYWAY.

[wishlish]

Why would someone responsible for being a courier in Washington, DC be stationed in Norfolk? That seems stupid to me...those two cities are 3 1/2 hours away from each other. :p

"Jeezus H. Christ! That private Olney REEKS!"

"I know, sir. The men can't stand it. We've tried Lava, Irish Spring, Ivory, perfumes, cologne, and yet, we can't seem to combat that stench at all. Two men were taken to the infirmary yesterday. If the wind picks up, we could have an epidemic."

"Well, shee-it, we've got to do something. I got it."

<puts some shredded documents in an envelope, addresses it to Washington>

"Hey, Olney! I got a mission for you!"

"Sir, why would you do that?"

"Well, it'll get him off the base for seven hours."

"Good thinking, sir."

[JTPencils]

As weasel like as he is, I wouldn't put it past the loon to try to say that he made arrangements for this little St Jude fiasco with Danny Thomas himself just prior to his passing. Ergo... no witness to say any different.

"I mentioned it in passing to Danny, and he said it was a great idea, and that I should run with it whenever I pleased... the next day, I invented Quantum Physics.. it had been a really good week for me so far..."

[Yonar]

And, I want to stress this, I am not particularly special or strong. I only view my one life as my one shot and I won't watch it pass by or waste it.

So, that someone can undergo less than I have and then use it as an excuse to provably screw people over makes me ill at what a waste of potential they were. All it took for me was f*cking coping---and yeah, that can be difficult--- and then doing right ANYWAY.

Uhm, just, as a friend and suporter here Larry, I'd say your own personal injuries and illnesses were/are your reason for being the first to jump into the fire. I would like to say how inspirational you've been, by the way, As someone I know personally has been shafted by others, passed by when you needed help, and occasionally thanked with harm by those you've tried to help, and you're still here for all of us for any need. I'd say, special or strong or not, you've shown me a goodness that I thought was lost in humanity.

Can't wait to get out of this sandbox, and come give you some help.

[Larry Dixon]

Kurt Busiek kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, humanity, and horseshoes. He's a man who worked hard on his craft, and I dare you to find a man who speaks ill of him.

Never judge someone by who he's in love with; judge him by his friends. People fall in love with the most appalling people. Take a cool, appraising glance at his pals.
- Cynthia Heimel

[Yonar]

As weasel like as he is, I wouldn't put it past the loon to try to say that he made arrangements for this little St Jude fiasco with Danny Thomas himself just prior to his passing. Ergo... no witness to say any different.

"I mentioned it in passing to Danny, and he said it was a great idea, and that I should run with it whenever I pleased... the next day, I invented Quantum Physics.. it had been a really good week for me so far..."

Shouldn't matter in a court of law. To use an establishment for the purpose of fundraising, you have to have documented, written permission. Ain't it loverly?

[Larry Dixon]

Uhm, just, as a friend and suporter here Larry, I'd say your own personal injuries and illnesses were/are your reason for being the first to jump into the fire. I would like to say how inspirational you've been, by the way, As someone I know personally has been shafted by others, passed by when you needed help, and occasionally thanked with harm by those you've tried to help, and you're still here for all of us for any need. I'd say, special or strong or not, you've shown me a goodness that I thought was lost in humanity.

Can't wait to get out of this sandbox, and come give you some help.

Gulp.

I was already feeling embarassed for even making that post.

Uhm... thank you. *smile*

------

But... all things being equal, if we're going to mention external experiences as a stimulus for personal change, I think pretty much everyone here would feel better with a "Hey I just cashed a big check for my work!" experience than a "I got frickin' shafted!" one. :)

This whole Adversity Builds Character thing SUCKS sometimes!

[Hybrid2]

Matt,

You. Rock.

~Bev

Agreed.

finally some action. :-)

[DocAbsurd]

I'd like to propose a pact with the rest of the SMALL PRESS FOLKS who were "at odds" in the past: Let's forgive each other IN ADVANCE for anything we said to Rick in private that he may make public now to get us fighting again. ALL of that crap from the days of who's a spy for who and who's more evil than who is MEANINGLESS TODAY. I can go and find my copies of everything he could possibly post and beat him to th punch, but y'know what? I don't think ANYONE really cares about that stuff at this point. There's simply too much new and good to dwell on the old and bad. Let's promise not to hold Olney-influenced behavior against each other. We've all done our 12 step program now and have been Olney-sober for a while.

I plan to stick to my guns and not reply directly to anything he says, and only state facts as I know them.

Preemptive strikes. Gotta love 'em.

Goober, I told you many times in the recent past what happened between Ian and meself no longer matters. I never expected to become friends again, that's true, but I wasn't gonna allow it to affect my plans for the future. You were the one dwelling on that blowout, blaming every fart with your servers either on Ian or some mysterious hacker. Cha, like you're important enough for a hacker to waste his 1337 sk1llz on.

I never realized how missed I was within the small press circles. Since I called you to mat, Your Flatulence, I've gotten requests for 1 pin-up, 1 cover, a short story that's actually gonna pay a little bit (that oughta make your wallet quiver in fright), a series of micro-comics and a continuing comic strip and webstrip. That's just in a month's time, Goober, not including what I've got going on with UNSCREWED!. What have I got to show from my 3 year association with you? An IOU for $450+ and a distrust for my fellow creators that you infected me with.

Oh, this is sooooooooooooooooooo gonna piss him off:

Ian, what happened, happened. The truth is out now. The bulbs have been changed and the spotlight is focused on someone who shoulda been center stage in the first place. We are in a more positive focus and it's gonna stay that way.

Go ahead, Goober; make all the accusations you want. This is not how I imagined 2007 would be, but I'm gonna damn well fecking embrace it and make something of what's developing.

So whaddya gonna do, Goober? Got more 'secrets' to reveal? Gonna share those heated emails you've got stored away from the SPA/MMC exodus, heat that you personally ignited? C'mon, think up something more original than that. We've all -- Ian, Lance and meself -- discussed the matter; we know what really happened. Lance and I heard your rabid drivel firsthand.

I'll get to the Tim Tobolski matter, the various slights by Lance Boucher, and Small Press' human version of Aloysius Snuffleupagus in the guise of Ian Shires, in short order. I just had to dig real deep to get the exact emails I'll need to point out how 'perfect' these few are for each other. No, not in a gay way! In a creative way! And I'll talk a little about Joanne, to clear up the false truth she's attempted to hide.

You? You're making fun of Ian's weight!?! Fecking shyte, Pork Chop, do you often choke on your daily irony supplement? I mean, seriously, the only reason you know the term 'crumb-catcher' is cuz that's what your doctor refers to your belly button as.

Y'know something, we probably are perfect for each other creatively: we want to accomplish things to better small press creators. You had some interesting ideas, granted; but face it, Goober, if you weren't in charge, pitting one side against another and changing the rules of the game as you went along, you just weren't happy.

You shoulda stayed in your own little 5th dimensional world, rebboG, where 'thinking' equals 'doing' and everyone lays in awe of your incompetent power.

When are you gonna get to my 'matter', Goober? Been waiting a week already. C'mon, I need a good laugh.




Doc 'Least He Spelled My Name Right This Time' Absurd

[wishlish]

Actually, I suck at horseshoes.



(Kurt, who's actually GOOD at horseshoes?)

Oh, okay. Forget the horseshoes, Olney. Kurt Busiek still kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, and humanity. But you've got horseshoes. Sorry about that.

[Matt Doc Martin]

:) Um, Matt? Remind me not to get on your bad side, okay? If you're even getting irritated, please let me know. :)

I will growl in your direction.;)

OUCH.

Gail
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. And charity fraud is a crime.

But, on our side of the fence, in a good way! :)



I told peanut not to fuck with me and mine. But, nooooo. He's gotta come here and call names and make his stupid attacks.

Well, let's see how he likes it when it really happens.

hey peanut...I BROUGHT IT!

[wishlish]

Matt, you rock.

[AIPman1]

DocA: This morning I posted a proposition that the SPA/ICC/IF and CAG all work together to put out a combined Calendar. it got burried when Rick started blogging...but - it would be a cool thing, worth discussing, no? Something that highlighted all the creator groups, their differences, and strengths in how they work together for a whole.

[Blake Petit]

Parcheesi? Shuffleboard? Mah-jong? Super Mario Brothers?

[Matt Doc Martin]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.


Rick: I know you come here. I know you read the thread. So pay attention.

You keep threatening people with legal action.

Well, some of us are actually pursuing it with you.

I have copies of things you posted where you claim to have raised $500 for St Judes Children's research Hospital in 2003.

Here is a copy of your flier, for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mmcfolder72.jpg


St Jude's has NO proof you donated anything. And , you were NOT given permission to use their name for fund raising.

So, you have one of three choices:

1) Call Jen Joy back at St Jude's and provide her the information she asked for.

2) Give ME the information, and I will give it to her and stop #3 from happening.

3) Explain yourself to the NY Attorney General AND the legal affairs department of St Jude's. They have both been made aware and St Jude's is especially interested. (And they have copies of your claims)


I have already sent one complaint to the AG in regards to some other claims of yours, and I have another complaint ready to go as well. Jen asked me for a copy of it.

Your actions have consequences. And I plan on showing up at your court date with a Happy Meal. So pony up the info, or take your chances.

Have a nice evening.

Someone please point this out to peanut if he shows up. I want to make sure I am fighting fair when I crush his worthless life.

[Papergirl]

Someone please point this out to peanut if he shows up. I want to make sure I am fighting fair when I crush his worthless life.
Heh! He'll see it. I bet he already HAS. But, I'll be MORE than thrilled to point it out to him, IF he has the balls to show up.

~Bev

[Matt Doc Martin]

Heh! He'll see it. I bet he already HAS. But, I'll be MORE than thrilled to point it out to him, IF he has the balls to show up.

~Bev

That's my girl....

[Larry Dixon]

I told peanut not to fuck with me and mine. But, nooooo. He's gotta come here and call names and make his stupid attacks.

Well, let's see how he likes it when it really happens.

hey peanut...I BROUGHT IT!

One thing I learned a loooong time ago: Half the race is sizing up who to pick at the stoplight. Some people and some machines you're better off never messing with. Ignore or laugh at the Honda-ricer with decals, body kits, huge wings and neon. Fear the '76 Gremlin that sits heavy on wide tires. Respect the latemodel Mustang with the shaker hood and Borlas. Absolutely never touch a station wagon with lake pipes.

Olney's in a rusted-out '74 Pinto with an inline 4 and a catalytic converter, and it's a run for pink slips, my friends.

[Yonar]

Olney's in a rusted-out '74 Pinto with an inline 4 and a catalytic converter, and it's a run for pink slips, my friends.

Yeah, but do you really wanna /win/ the /pinto/???

[Larry Dixon]

Yeah, but do you really wanna /win/ the /pinto/???

It's either that or the Van of Justice!

-------

But you take my point. :)

[Papergirl]

That's my girl....

Flirt. :o


~Bev

[Yonar]

It's either that or the Van of Justice!

-------

But you take my point. :)

Actually, you know, He reminds me of this guy I know in my unit. Talks real big about how fast his honda ricer is. It's red, low slung nice tires, racing seats, the back seat is missing 'to improve weight'. He talks about the upgrades he's done on the engine, and the time he's put in on it.

It's an automatic transmission. The stock, automatic transmission.

Rick seems like someone who brought a whole lot of talk, and just now realized that some other people here actually drive their cars, not their mouths.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Flirt. :o


~Bev

And your point is?

(You can keep your pudding)

[Papergirl]

And your point is?

(You can keep your pudding)
No point. Was just saying. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. ;)

~Bev

[JTPencils]

hey peanut...I BROUGHT IT!

Well... there's brought it... and then there's BROUGHT IT!

Doc, I only caused loonjob chest pains... whereas I think you're going to cause him serious sphincter leakage!!!

[KevinTBrown]

Heh! He'll see it. I bet he already HAS. But, I'll be MORE than thrilled to point it out to him, IF he has the balls to show up.

~Bev

I think after reading Matt's (a God among men, by the way, after that post) commentary, his balls just shriveled up....

[Papergirl]

I think after reading Matt's (a God among men, by the way, after that post) commentary, his balls just shriveled up....
He had balls to begin with? Whoa. I never knew that!

~Bev

[Kurt Busiek]

(Kurt, who's actually GOOD at horseshoes?)

My wife has some cousins who live halfway up a mountain in Utah. They have horseshoe stakes set up just off their back porch, and are pretty dang impressive at the game.

Other than that, though, beats me.

Oh, okay. Forget the horseshoes, Olney. Kurt Busiek still kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, and humanity. But you've got horseshoes. Sorry about that.

Now, now. Don't jump to conclusions. He may suck at horseshoes too.

kdb

[OzBat!]

He had balls to begin with? Whoa. I never knew that!

~BevOf course he did... huge, brass ones, the better to baldly lie with!

[THEDOC]

First of all, Welcome Chris, enjoy your stay at our little 'olney orphan' club house. I believe Bev and Sarah (not be confused with colorist Sara, sans h) made cookies and drinks in the corner.

I was half joking when I said Sara Heiney-Ramirez was stolen. It was sort of an inside joke between Sara and myself. Sara and I had worked together before at an indie company Committed Comics, and we lost touch over the years when the company ended up not doing much.

I saw her on the MMC forums, I suppose Rick contacted her about working for him or whatever and she popped on, I recoginzed her Sara_Croft screen name she had for years, and popped in, said hi, congratulated her on ther then brand spanking new marriage, and that was it.

I suppose a few days later, she decided she couldn't work with him anymore and Rick started sending me beligerent e-mails asking me "what did you say to Sara, are you trying to turn her against me?"

We went back and forth, and it was a very mean spirited dialogue, which resulted in the first time I was not welcome at the MMC forums

I e-mailed Sara and apologised if Rick was mean to her because I had the "audacity" to speak to an old friend and told her if she was ever free I had a project I was interested in having her color.

She told me she cut her ties with Rick so she'd be happy to color my thing, eventually she did.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/dannydonovan3/NeitzscheFalling-iss-2.jpg

And then eventually took over on a manga project I was doing.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/dannydonovan3/Random/nocturne_poster_03_layout-1.jpg

And then I was sent a very passive agressive message from Rick via Myspace after seeing her work in one of my blogs:


"Apr 3, 2006 9:09 PM
RE: Yeah, it is me...

Danny,
First allow me to extended belated condolences on the passing of your step-father to you and your mom. I'm gald that life has settled down.

Cool that you're crankin' on Neitchzse Falling. Tell Jim Richey I said hello, okay? I figure he might grumble a little perhaps...but I did enjoy some of those conversations a time back before things went south. And Sarah... Heh, heh... glad to see that you were able to gain her colors. I hear that she's sweet and talented at her craft. 'Course, I couldn't get her contract out fast enough to suit her. Oh, well... we've recovered nicely and look to be cranking two books out before August (deadline is June release with a July cover) and two in the fall. That would be the one shot BLOOD HARVEST (which you and Gigi will be in) and DEEP BLUE.

Let me contact you on the columns/ebay money. I've added it to a short list and this time I'll walk it up the list as these debts get sent for pay-out. I can't promise an exact date ... but I'll make it as soon as possible.
I'll also throw in a couple BLOOD HARVEST t-shirts and a couple posters for you and Gigi.

Glad we can work this out. It should give all concerned some glee to learn that even Sam Catalino got pissed at me and walked off the MMC. Heh, heh... Tell Jim Richey that... he'll pee his pants laughing, I'll bet.

I guess I just can't help being a jerk sometimes. If this friendship is gonna work -- don't give me any advice. :) ;)
Hope all is well with you. You're a good guy.

~Rick "

And so, there was no real "thieving" just an initial bout of paranoia then excused by Sara being too 'special' to work sans contract. She was smarter than all of us put together!

I do remember hearing that he shouted that Sara and I "weren't as great as we thought we were." for leaving TLE...


Sara's da bomb!

[Kozemp]

List of people never to piss off:

"Gail Simone"
ChrisCross
Batman
Jack Bauer

And now I think I'll add Matt Martin to that list...

Seriously, man, you rock. Please don't hurt me, your worshipfulness.

JLK
seriously, I always liked you

[Danny Donovan]

Sara's da bomb!

She is!

we love our Sara!

[THEDOC]

Welp, normally we don't make it a habit to post messages passed to the CBR administrators, but this one was too good to let go. Guess who was so upset that he was unable to keep deleting his posts, that he tried to get the entire thread locked? Yes, you read that right. He's not going to threaten legal action. He's going to imply that legal action is imminent, that "the pieces are going to fall into place". Because he has such a "grasp on legal realities". Hee!

I'm pretty sure somebody's pointed out before, "Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd" are the people responsible for the forum software, they have nothing to do with CBR. And being public forums, CBR isn't responsible for the content of individuals' posts.

It must be killing him that he can't wipe this whole thread clean like he routinely does anywhere else!



Gotta love that Rick for his spunk!

[Gail Simone]

Actually, I suck at horseshoes.



There's at least one. Though reading his rants about me won't make you think he's firing on all cylinders.

For all that, though, even he's a few dozen times more honorable than Rick.

kdb

I read that guy's rant thing...he's a LOON.

Gail

[Papergirl]

Sara's da bomb!
Yes, she is!

*points to her avatar and then to her sig*

I love the recoloring she did for me on Outlaw's hair! :)

~Bev

[THEDOC]

When I finally took the stand that Rick had to go from the SPA, it was really hard, and it put a huge strain on EVERYONE involved. It was a war. A war we ALL lost. I wish we hadn't lost the YEARS of our lives and all the efforts we'd gotten going, that what has happened in THIS thread could have happened those years ago. BUT: Seeing it all in hindsight, ALL of us learned a great lesson. I don't think the situation has a chance of happening again. The ranks of those who really care about building a world where self publishing/indy press really can be a career choice, have the opportunity to get that feeling of hope we had ORIGINALLY when we first met each other. Groups and factions of small press and fandom coming together, instead of tearing apart.

Olney threw a monkey wrench into the gears, because he couldn't control everyone. And he used everything in his power to crush me specifically and turn people to his side of things. But like all dictators, you can't stay in power long before the people you hold under your thumb grow unhappy. In the larger sense, beyond the specifics of the NDAs and unpaid creators, is the fact that Olney's fantasy world where he came up with every great idea in comics first, and everyone should love him for it - has crashed.

Please, anyone out there, if I ever start acting like an egomaniac - TELL ME. Slap me. Expose it. I don't ever want to control anything through fear. The SPA has come up with a number of great things, MOST of it through brainstorming, and people tossing in ideas, trial and erroring our way to what works. I know most people associate the SPA with ME...but I want to publicly make sure everyone knows, The SPA does not WORK without everyone working together willingly. These tough years with the US Vs. THEM crap perpetrated by Olney has seen us have to cancell bunches of great projects. Favorite of mine was the CALENDAR. Joanne made one that never saw print, it was a BEAUTIFULL work of art. Phil Clark (Quantum) spearheaded one that we actually got printed, but because of circumstances...we didn't get enough support for it to really be what it should have been.

I'd like to propose here: A Combined SPA/ICC/IF (and I am pretty sure I could get Keith Murphy from the CAG on board as well, because I've discussed it with him previously)...A COMBINED Calendar that promotes ALL Creator and Fan organizations. If there seems to be interest in it, I'll get us moving on it. But it would be a resource with comic conventions noted in the calendar, creator birthdays, and great art from all of the groups members. We can make it a 18 month calendar, and have it ready by the Summer Convention season, for any supporters of any of our groups to sell at their tables.


Slap! Bwa-ha-ha...just kiddin Ian.:D I meant to hit Nino!
Can't speak for Tim but I would contribute to the calendar. I still have that piece I made back before teh war started. Hey it's so old I have Rene referenced in it.
Too bad we couldn't get in time for the Jam.
I have some ideas about WW-Chicago too as something that I was gonna do there has changed. It has to do with-Chicago someting that happened there in '97.

[THEDOC]

Would anyone mind if I gave Tim a very masculine, hetro HUG?

I made mistakes in the ousting of Rick from the SPA, but it was still the right thing to do. I am truely sorry for anyone that got hurt in the crossfire, and wish
I'd been able to say things back then in a way that people would have beleived me better. I know sometimes, I let the guy push my buttons, and it'd always just make everything worse for everyone.

He doesn't have that power anymore.

Ah this is a Mary Tyler Moore moment..snif. ;) I am glad we can look forward to peace in our time.

[THEDOC]

I must have come to the party late! I'll have to order his CD from him next time I have money. YOU HEAR ME OLNEY? YOUR LACK OF PAYMENT IS KEEPIN' ME FROM GETTIN' MY SOUL ON! :p

But yes, Phil is a helluva human being.

I always like Quantum

And again Rick's bad intentions turns into something positive!

[Reverend Smooth]

I have to say that THIS underlines why the Olney behaviors offend me so much. Please forgive me for this post, but I suspect I'm not the only person who feels this way in general.No need for forgiveness at ALL.
I have congenital defects, ongoing illnesses, unpleasant medicines and treatments, and chronic pain from injuries. I have lost close relatives, loved ones, colleagues, and coworkers. Painfully and too damned frequently. I have weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, wrecks and lost nearly all my life's work and materials, undergone surgeries, sleep on a respirator with supplemental oxygen.Larry-san undahstand.
My grieving, illnesses and injuries were never used as an excuse. A reason, sometimes, yes, like "it is hard to make this deadline with a broken arm, I ought to pass on this job." And I still feel guilt for every gig I ever had to pass on, going back twenty years. But my circumstances are, to me, not an excuse for poor performance.
AMEN.
And, I want to stress this, I am not particularly special or strong. I only view my one life as my one shot and I won't watch it pass by or waste it.

So, that someone can undergo less than I have and then use it as an excuse to provably screw people over makes me ill at what a waste of potential they were. All it took for me was f*cking coping---and yeah, that can be difficult--- and then doing right ANYWAY.
Pardon my presumption, but it's like we're sharing the same braincell, good lord.

[Gail Simone]

Early on this thread, Rick even admitted the possibility that he stank that day, because he had to move a bunch of tables.

So why is he now pretending he didn't stink?

Weird. It's like the only honest labor he's probably done in ages. He should be PROUD of that stink!

Gail

[THEDOC]

I believe that Chris is referring to the TLE private forums in the MMC forum.

Kinda figured that, hopefully you had no spambots there as his regular forum had.

[THEDOC]

FROM RICK's NEW BLOG!*

Thursday, February 01, 2007

http://x.myspace.com/images/spacer.gifKurt Busiek: Man on a Mission -- Part 2
Category: Life (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.viewCategory&FriendID=59528410&BlogCategoryID=12)

I Have NOTHING to Hide, nor am I Afraid of Bullies!

So Kurt Busiek said:
Oo. Rick invites me to post where he can -- and judging by his past behavior, soon will -- delete things.

However, even when he agrees with me on something, he lies. He says:

"You're correct! Rick Olney makes no claim to what MoCCA built."

But it turns out I was mistaken.

On 11/19/03, he did claim to some credit for what MoCCA built, when he said:

"Like everyone else, ORCA will follow the standard press release format in informing the comics community about anything we've accomplished regarding my 'Comics in the Classroom' concept currently being utilized by a few other known entities, such as the CrossGen folks derived BRIDGES program, and MoCCA's C.O. M.I.C.S effort, in our hobby and industry to help schools find comic books and school students read and enjoy their imagination much more."

http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:...ct=cln k&cd=8

Oops. Even when I credit him for not stealing credit, there he is, ballyhooing "his" accomplishments for their utilizing "his" concept. And, of course, subsequently denying that he ever did so.

Plus, I note, he acts as if Free Comic Book Day wasn't even mentioned, perhaps because he knows he can't even try to bury that one...

kdb



I have always looked at my personal "ballyhooing" as a form of mild motivation, which over time, helped to drive attention to the subject matter, Mr. Busiek! By leaps and bounds, fandom, retailers, and professionals alike were inspired by my ideas and energy. Where do you think Harold Buchholz & Jimmy Gownley (http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6367052.html) got their idea from?

Harold was in our audience waaaaay back at that Pittsburgh Comicon where a bunch of ORCA inspired members (with me in the audience) presented Comics in the Classroom to the various people that attended that session panel. I'd say that ORCA's efforts early on inspoired them. What you care to think is your business, but your hitting outside the bullseye.




FCBD and the ORCA connection:


As I directly saw that ORCA mailed letters and newsletters to various people working within the Diamond framework and Mr. Geppi via his office -- making them aware of our give-away efforts -- I have always safely assumed that Joe Field was either chosen by Diamond or helped Diamond make their FCBD into a vehicle that allowed retailers to give away brand stamped Diamond product. To this day, nobody has given away as many free comic books to first time readers and potential hobbyists as ORCA has. And if you liked that, wait until this next concept coming!


I have read the couple of bad stories that your lynch mob has managed to attract. I'd say that for the 12 years that ORCA was strong ... your efforts have had poor results. If you'd like, I'll begin a mail campaign and point out to all my many contacts in the various states and school districts, along with those libraries that ORCA has worked with, along with the 1800+ formerly active ORCA members from 2003 back and see if I can get you some better results.


Beyond that, you're barking up another wrong tree... again.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000BIT9TY.01.THUMBZZZ.jpgCurrently listening :
The Bullies Have All Gone To Rest
By Wood & Hartford
Release date: By 01 February, 1998


*there Sarah, now I can not be blamed for saying any of this nonsense.

Damn! Still no SPA/ICC/IF story. Will Rick EVER give us a lowdown on those suspicious pinko groups?

[KevinTBrown]

Early on this thread, Rick even admitted the possibility that he stank that day, because he had to move a bunch of tables.

So why is he now pretending he didn't stink?

Weird. It's like the only honest labor he's probably done in ages. He should be PROUD of that stink!

Gail

What, you're shocked that even his lies stink...?

:p

[THEDOC]

Someone's busy today: (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=224791286&MyToken=35bfc752-a8f8-4ba5-bd9e-8ec21ee4136e)

[quote]
Thursday, February 01, 2007

Stay Tuned!


"You're pathetic, Moby" Coming soon, along with emails & emails on Small Press Hilarity!




Again, all because people that bully still think that the average reader isn't smart enough when people are trying to lead them by the nose!



I'll get to the Tim Tobolski matter, the various slights by Lance Boucher, and Small Press' human version of Aloysius Snuffleupagus in the guise of Ian Shires, in short order. I just had to dig real deep to get the exact emails I'll need to point out how 'perfect' these few are for each other. No, not in a gay way! In a creative way! And I'll talk a little about Joanne, to clear up the false truth she's attempted to hide.



I can't believe you don't think I listen to or own some of this music I've been listing. Geez...


Currently listening :
Soldiers Under Command
By Stryper
Release date: By 16 July, 1991

12:32 AM - 0 Comments - 0 Kudos - Add Comment[/qoute]


Man I wonder what he has on us. Tim and Ian if I said anything to Rick that was a slight to either of you , you have my most humble apologies.

[THEDOC]

Someone's busy today: (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=224791286&MyToken=35bfc752-a8f8-4ba5-bd9e-8ec21ee4136e)

I'd like to propose a pact with the rest of the SMALL PRESS FOLKS who were "at odds" in the past: Let's forgive each other IN ADVANCE for anything we said to Rick in private that he may make public now to get us fighting again. ALL of that crap from the days of who's a spy for who and who's more evil than who is MEANINGLESS TODAY. I can go and find my copies of everything he could possibly post and beat him to th punch, but y'know what? I don't think ANYONE really cares about that stuff at this point. There's simply too much new and good to dwell on the old and bad. Let's promise not to hold Olney-influenced behavior against each other. We've all done our 12 step program now and have been Olney-sober for a while.

I plan to stick to my guns and not reply directly to anything he says, and only state facts as I know them.


True true Ian. We were different folks then being led a stray by a great imposter of a friend. I thoughht at 50 I wouldn't be so fooled.

[THEDOC]

Near Houston. Lived there about half my life. I'm a misplaced Texan at the moment. Will you be able to make it to CAPE? I'm planning on being there.

Hey I lived in Bellaire (sic) Do you go to Nan's or Bedrock? Cappy city had a warehouse in Houston. Phoinex was also a great store.

[THEDOC]

...this should be fun...

Do I get to sue him when he makes more foolish claims about me... douche, bitch, stripper...Canadian..

Well, THIS time, I'm not afraid that anyone will believe it.

Ok I admit it..I like Dennis' articles. So sue me. Joanne the apologizes go toward you as well.
My memory ain't as good as it used to be so I have no clue of much of what I might have said.

[THEDOC]

This reminded me of something when I first read peanut's comments -- "false truth"???? What the heck is that?

I mean, REALLY!!!!

"False truth".

Gah! THERE AIN'T NO SUCH THING, RICK!

It's incredible the mangling he does to not just the English language, but also to LOGIC!

There's what is TRUE.
There's what is FALSE.

There's no such thing as a "false truth" - just as there's no such thing as a "true falseness".

There is, however, such a thing that although it is false through and through, it does exist in reality. And that would be you, Rick. Alas.

Oh I see he must have written "True Lies"!

[THEDOC]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. It was a whole lot of fun to do. I actually had a second story I was going to do with Jim Ritchey if SSCA went on, called The Transient. I would have loved to have done that.



Everyone knows there's no crime more heinious than being Canadian.

:p

Does that include Canadian decent?:eek:

[sk716]

Hey, the man can't even answer two of THE most basic question EVERY Marine can answer in a snap. I'm still calling bullshit on his military claims.

~Bev

Marine nothing! Anyone who has ever been in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces can tell you what a DD-214 is!

[sk716]

St Jude's is NOT happy.

Somebody get Matt the biggest cookie in existence!

[Papergirl]

Marine nothing! Anyone who has ever been in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces can tell you what a DD-214 is!
Very true!

~Bev

[sk716]

I would also like to note that Larry is DA-BOMB. Just because it's so.

Also, does anybody else have the urge to start a Matt Doc Martin fan club, or is it just me?

[Papergirl]

Already done. ;)

~Bev

[Danny Donovan]

Aww, where's my love? ^_-

Damn talented righteous geniuses sucking up all the admiration! Maybe I can pretend that I invented the printing press or something...

WITHOUT ME THERE'D BE NO COMICS DAMMIT!

Yeah people would believe that. :p

[Sally Sensational]

I think there's something wrong with my computer. Every time I click on a blog entry link, it's not there . . .

We really need a sarcasm smiley.

How many hours does this man spend each day writing a blog, then waiting to make sure that people can read it (and quote it), and then erasing it?

I'm having de ja vu from work - 15 year olds do the same thing - write a note, wait for the recipient to read it, and then claim it's not true and write something else.

This is not complimentary to Ol'Rick-ney at all.

[Larry Dixon]

Aww, where's my love? ^_-

Damn talented righteous geniuses sucking up all the admiration! Maybe I can pretend that I invented the printing press or something...

WITHOUT ME THERE'D BE NO COMICS DAMMIT!

Yeah people would believe that. :p

Mr. Gutenberg, please, take your meds and lay down a while.

[Papergirl]

Aww, where's my love? ^_-

Damn talented righteous geniuses sucking up all the admiration! Maybe I can pretend that I invented the printing press or something...

WITHOUT ME THERE'D BE NO COMICS DAMMIT!

Yeah people would believe that. :p
Hee! I'd believe it from you faster than I'd believe it from Dick! ;)

We love you, too, Danny! :)

~Bev

[shanejayell]

Someone please point this out to peanut if he shows up. I want to make sure I am fighting fair when I crush his worthless life.

I am in AWE

*bows*

We're not worthy!

[Ronée]

By the way... I just thought you all should know....

I invented comics.

and

I am sane.

[THEDOC]

I think there's something wrong with my computer. Every time I click on a blog entry link, it's not there . . .

We really need a sarcasm smiley.

How many hours does this man spend each day writing a blog, then waiting to make sure that people can read it (and quote it), and then erasing it?

I'm having de ja vu from work - 15 year olds do the same thing - write a note, wait for the recipient to read it, and then claim it's not true and write something else.

This is not complimentary to Ol'Rick-ney at all.


I think comparing Rick to 15 year olds is a slight....on the 15 years olds!

[Papergirl]

By the way... I just thought you all should know....

I invented comics.

and

I am sane.
I believe you. On both counts!

Really!

~Bev

[THEDOC]

By the way... I just thought you all should know....

I invented comics.

and

I am sane.

Damn! I thought Danny did! I am sure I can find an e-mail where he told me so. It's right here..yeah..right um..here...

[Danny Donovan]

Hee! I'd believe it from you faster than I'd believe it from Dick! ;)

We love you, too, Danny! :)

~Bev

Aww thank you! <3



By the way... I just thought you all should know....

I invented comics.

Only after I wrote you a letter that I may or not have mailed, which may or may not be in a language that any rational person could clearly identify as speech... So as you can clearly see from my arguement all of your successes and inventions are directly because of how awesome I am.

:)

You know what's sad? You can't even make fun of this stuff without it sounding like it came DIRECTLY from the person's mouth. :p

[THEDOC]

Aww thank you! <3





Only after I wrote you a letter that I may or not have mailed, which may or may not be in a language that any rational person could clearly identify as speech... So as you can clearly see from my arguement all of your successes and inventions are directly because of how awesome I am.

:)

You know what's sad? You can't even make fun of this stuff without it sounding like it came DIRECTLY from the person's mouth. :p

What he said!

[wishlish]

I'm suing all of you.

Damn, I can't believe I had a camera inside my hip today...ugh.

[Ronée]

I believe you. On both counts!

Really!

~BevGOOD!

Because I would hate to have to make vague generalizations and ignore questions with horrible grammar and spelling and creepily used smileys. :rolleyes: :p :evilsmile :cool:

[Yonar]

Only after I wrote you a letter that I may or not have mailed, which may or may not be in a language that any rational person could clearly identify as speech... So as you can clearly see from my arguement all of your successes and inventions are directly because of how awesome I am.

:)

You know what's sad? You can't even make fun of this stuff without it sounding like it came DIRECTLY from the person's mouth. :p

*sighs* But you know that was after you fell under Gail Simone's Influence, making her evilness the root of all your evil comics.

Er, wait.. we like comics don't we? Well, then, Your trying to steal credit for creating comics is because of Gail's Influence!

[Ronée]

I'm suing all of you.

Damn, I can't believe I had a camera inside my hip today...ugh.now THAT is kinky webcam fun!!! You perv!

[TomStillwell]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.


Rick: I know you come here. I know you read the thread. So pay attention.

You keep threatening people with legal action.

Well, some of us are actually pursuing it with you.

I have copies of things you posted where you claim to have raised $500 for St Judes Children's research Hospital in 2003.

Here is a copy of your flier, for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mmcfolder72.jpg


St Jude's has NO proof you donated anything. And , you were NOT given permission to use their name for fund raising.

So, you have one of three choices:

1) Call Jen Joy back at St Jude's and provide her the information she asked for.

2) Give ME the information, and I will give it to her and stop #3 from happening.

3) Explain yourself to the NY Attorney General AND the legal affairs department of St Jude's. They have both been made aware and St Jude's is especially interested. (And they have copies of your claims)


I have already sent one complaint to the AG in regards to some other claims of yours, and I have another complaint ready to go as well. Jen asked me for a copy of it.

Your actions have consequences. And I plan on showing up at your court date with a Happy Meal. So pony up the info, or take your chances.

Have a nice evening.

Can't you just picture his wife having a frenzied crying fit and repeatedly slapping him in the back of the head?

"I told you! I told you to leave it alone!! You just had to piss off the internet people, didn't you?!!! It wasn't good enough to scam everyone you've ever come in contact with, huh?! You had to piss off the internet people!! Now we're getting sued and investigated for fraud!! YOU JUST HAD TO PISS OFF THE INTERNET PEOPLE!!!"

[Papergirl]

GOOD!

Because I would hate to have to make vague generalizations and ignore questions with horrible grammar and spelling and creepily used smileys. :rolleyes: :p :evilsmile :cool:
NOOOOO!!! Anything but the creepy smilies!!!

~Bev
Scared now!

[Papergirl]

Can't you just picture his wife having a frenzied crying fit and repeatedly slapping him in the back of the head?

"I told you! I told you to leave it alone!! You just had to piss off the internet people, didn't you?!!! It wasn't good enough to scam everyone you've ever come in contact with, huh?! You had to piss off the internet people!! Now we're getting sued and investigated for fraud!! YOU JUST HAD TO PISS OFF THE INTERNET PEOPLE!!!"
HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Actually, I CAN picture that, and it amuses me greatly!

~Bev

[Ronée]

You plebes are just jealous because I single-handedly saved those orphans by sending them free comics. You know, that was before anything was free.. I INVENTED free.

[Yonar]

You plebes are just jealous because I single-handedly saved those orphans by sending them free comics. You know, that was before anything was free.. I INVENTED free.

Yeah, but I created the concept of free! I am the Free Loader! What Loads the Free!

[TomStillwell]

Creation? Yeah, that was all Olney.

[Ronée]

Yeah, but I created the concept of free! I am the Free Loader! What Loads the Free!I would advise against such claims as I have a lawyer here over my shoulder ready to sue you.

But I am not threatening lawsuit. I am simply letting you know that such things CAN happen.

[Papergirl]

You plebes are just jealous because I single-handedly saved those orphans by sending them free comics. You know, that was before anything was free.. I INVENTED free.
I'm suing you for copyright infringement! I have the copyright on "free"!

My neighbor's dog will be mailing you the papers SOON!

~Bev

[Yonar]

I'm suing you for copyright infringement! I have the copyright on "free"!

My neighbor's dog will be mailing you the papers SOON!

~Bev

Right after the money that I don't owe you.

[sk716]

Experiment time!!!

Nobody post Olney's blogs. Do not even mention his blogs. And see how long it takes him to start posting here again.

Feel free to continue making copies of them, just don't mention them.

[Papergirl]

Experiment time!!!

Nobody post Olney's blogs. Do not even mention his blogs. And see how long it takes him to start posting here again.

Feel free to continue making copies of them, just don't mention them.
Excellent idea. I could use something to do!

~Bev

[Darediva]

Hey I lived in Bellaire (sic) Do you go to Nan's or Bedrock? Cappy city had a warehouse in Houston. Phoinex was also a great store.

I used to live in Bellaire many moons ago. I haven't been to either one, but would like to on the next visit down there with friends.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

Mr. Gutenberg, please, take your meds and lay down a while.

Danny Donovan is really Steve Guttenberg!? Wow! Neato.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.


Rick: I know you come here. I know you read the thread. So pay attention.

You keep threatening people with legal action.

Well, some of us are actually pursuing it with you.

I have copies of things you posted where you claim to have raised $500 for St Judes Children's research Hospital in 2003.

Here is a copy of your flier, for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mmcfolder72.jpg


St Jude's has NO proof you donated anything. And , you were NOT given permission to use their name for fund raising.

So, you have one of three choices:

1) Call Jen Joy back at St Jude's and provide her the information she asked for.

2) Give ME the information, and I will give it to her and stop #3 from happening.

3) Explain yourself to the NY Attorney General AND the legal affairs department of St Jude's. They have both been made aware and St Jude's is especially interested. (And they have copies of your claims)


I have already sent one complaint to the AG in regards to some other claims of yours, and I have another complaint ready to go as well. Jen asked me for a copy of it.

Your actions have consequences. And I plan on showing up at your court date with a Happy Meal. So pony up the info, or take your chances.

Have a nice evening.


*Reads Martin's nuclear smackdown and then turns to Olney and looks him up and down with disdain* "...DAMN!"

With apologies to Ron Simmons. :)

[JamesRitcheyIII]

Danny Donovan is really Steve Guttenberg!? Wow! Neato.

Naw. Danny invented movable type--and I invented words. I also invented the idea of ideas. In fact, all them dames here is crazy about the other stuff they say they invented. That was me, too.

'Cease and Desist' FILED.

[Yonar]

Naw. Danny invented movable type--and I invented words. I also invented the idea of ideas. In fact, all them dames here is crazy about the other stuff they say they invented. That was me, too.

'Cease and Desist' FILED.

Bah. I filed the original copyright.

On INVENTING.

You'll be hearing from my lawyers.

[Paul D. Storrie]

I told peanut not to fuck with me and mine. But, nooooo. He's gotta come here and call names and make his stupid attacks.

Well, let's see how he likes it when it really happens.

hey peanut...I BROUGHT IT!

You know what that makes you, Matt?

A Big Damn Hero.

Picked yourself the right ruttin' avatar.

PDS

[wishlish]

now THAT is kinky webcam fun!!! You perv!

Trust me, I learned today that I have no medical fetish. Women in slutty nurse costumes will NEVER turn me on again.

Weirdly enough, my doc does look like McDreamy from Gray's Anatomy. And he's excellent. I just should have realized that the injection therapy my wife gets for her shoulder- multiple simple injections in the shoulder- was not what I was going to get- one injection, followed by 20 minutes of "Let's move the needle all through Ray's hip, and if it hurts, you can't move or you won't get the nice medicine, and look, Ray, your hip is on Candid Camera, and oooh, did I rub that needle against a blood vessel? Did that hurt? Don't move."

But I did lose 30 pounds since October. How to do it? Simple!

1. Develop a painful hip condition that makes walking more than a few feet hard to do.
2. Start working from home full time.
3. Exchange all of the soda in your diet with all the Vitaminwater you want.
4. In place of the junk food you used to eat on the way home, let your wife cook all the Weight Watchers recipes and Eating Light recipes she wants, supplemented with Lean Cuisine and Hot Pockets when she's too tired to cook (and I'm spoiled when she does cook).

Da-Dah!

I know, way too much info, but I can't sleep, and my hip hurts. Indulge me.

(At least Olney doesn't owe me money.)

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.


Rick: I know you come here. I know you read the thread. So pay attention.

You keep threatening people with legal action.

Well, some of us are actually pursuing it with you.

I have copies of things you posted where you claim to have raised $500 for St Judes Children's research Hospital in 2003.

Here is a copy of your flier, for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mmcfolder72.jpg


St Jude's has NO proof you donated anything. And , you were NOT given permission to use their name for fund raising.

So, you have one of three choices:

1) Call Jen Joy back at St Jude's and provide her the information she asked for.

2) Give ME the information, and I will give it to her and stop #3 from happening.

3) Explain yourself to the NY Attorney General AND the legal affairs department of St Jude's. They have both been made aware and St Jude's is especially interested. (And they have copies of your claims)


I have already sent one complaint to the AG in regards to some other claims of yours, and I have another complaint ready to go as well. Jen asked me for a copy of it.

Your actions have consequences. And I plan on showing up at your court date with a Happy Meal. So pony up the info, or take your chances.

Have a nice evening.

Dude, you are awesome. Remind me never to get on your bad side or even play poker with you. One growl and I'd fold my hand in an instant.

JP

[Reverend Smooth]

3. Exchange all of the soda in your diet with all the Vitaminwater you want.Just cutting out most soda in one's diet can mean a big weight difference in not that long, I found out. I drink sparkling mineral water to get the fizz and no calories.
4. In place of the junk food you used to eat on the way home, let your wife cook all the Weight Watchers recipes and Eating Light recipes she wants, supplemented with Lean Cuisine and Hot Pockets when she's too tired to cook (and I'm spoiled when she does cook).I developed an intolerance to more than small amounts of fat, which has resulted in a drop of six dress sizes (and continuing).

Now, this is inconvenient, given that I would be in heaven if you hooked me up to a hollandaise IV, but I guess my body was sick of carrying the weight that prescribed steroids made me put on.

[Hybrid2]

By the way... I just thought you all should know....

I invented comics.

and

I am sane.

Of corse you did.
Now put the poodle down,it's time for your med.

[the4thpip]

Can't you just picture his wife having a frenzied crying fit and repeatedly slapping him in the back of the head?

"I told you! I told you to leave it alone!! You just had to piss off the internet people, didn't you?!!! It wasn't good enough to scam everyone you've ever come in contact with, huh?! You had to piss off the internet people!! Now we're getting sued and investigated for fraud!! YOU JUST HAD TO PISS OFF THE INTERNET PEOPLE!!!"

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/0970743629.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1076115051_.jpg


wait a minute... written by Michael "Billie Jean" Jackson?? :eek:

[Blake Petit]

You know what that makes you, Matt?

A Big Damn Hero.

Picked yourself the right ruttin' avatar.

PDS

Damn skippy.

Browncoats unite. :cool:

[Cam63]

I am using big colorful letters so hopefully peanut will notice.


Rick: I know you come here. I know you read the thread. So pay attention.

You keep threatening people with legal action.

Well, some of us are actually pursuing it with you.

I have copies of things you posted where you claim to have raised $500 for St Judes Children's research Hospital in 2003.

Here is a copy of your flier, for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mmcfolder72.jpg


St Jude's has NO proof you donated anything. And , you were NOT given permission to use their name for fund raising.

So, you have one of three choices:

1) Call Jen Joy back at St Jude's and provide her the information she asked for.

2) Give ME the information, and I will give it to her and stop #3 from happening.

3) Explain yourself to the NY Attorney General AND the legal affairs department of St Jude's. They have both been made aware and St Jude's is especially interested. (And they have copies of your claims)


I have already sent one complaint to the AG in regards to some other claims of yours, and I have another complaint ready to go as well. Jen asked me for a copy of it.

Your actions have consequences. And I plan on showing up at your court date with a Happy Meal. So pony up the info, or take your chances.

Have a nice evening.

Fuck, Rick's pissed off a Catholic institution ?

He's beyond screwed.

[Cam63]

:) Um, Matt? Remind me not to get on your bad side, okay? If you're even getting irritated, please let me know. :)

He's like a cobra that's just woken up and there's a hamster with one of them irritating high pitched voices that makes you wanna just " kill the cause of your pain " standing on his tail.

[Cam63]

Hell, I love it. Bring it, stinky. And for God's sakes, pay your damn bills. Stop lying. Your mother would be ashamed. I'm surprised if your wife isn't. See you in court.

If Olney had balls, he'd be clasping them in pain at your post, Wishy.

[Cam63]

I have to say that THIS underlines why the Olney behaviors offend me so much. Please forgive me for this post, but I suspect I'm not the only person who feels this way in general.

I have congenital defects, ongoing illnesses, unpleasant medicines and treatments, and chronic pain from injuries. I have lost close relatives, loved ones, colleagues, and coworkers. Painfully and too damned frequently. I have weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, wrecks and lost nearly all my life's work and materials, undergone surgeries, sleep on a respirator with supplemental oxygen.

And none of that stopped me, beyond the minimum recovery time, from running into burning buildings to help total strangers, from fighting wildfires, from pulling accident victims out of ditches, from doing appearances to spend time with fans, from doing charity gigs, from driving supplies in to the Gulf Coast post-Katrina/Rita, all of it.

My grieving, illnesses and injuries were never used as an excuse. A reason, sometimes, yes, like "it is hard to make this deadline with a broken arm, I ought to pass on this job." And I still feel guilt for every gig I ever had to pass on, going back twenty years. But my circumstances are, to me, not an excuse for poor performance.

And, I want to stress this, I am not particularly special or strong. I only view my one life as my one shot and I won't watch it pass by or waste it.

So, that someone can undergo less than I have and then use it as an excuse to provably screw people over makes me ill at what a waste of potential they were. All it took for me was f*cking coping---and yeah, that can be difficult--- and then doing right ANYWAY.

You may have a beer, Larry.

Fuck, I may even give you a hug and not make fun of your goatee.

[Cam63]

Never judge someone by who he's in love with; judge him by his friends. People fall in love with the most appalling people. Take a cool, appraising glance at his pals.
- Cynthia Heimel

I know some lovely people who fall into bad company and am always appalled by it.

[Cam63]

Gulp.

I was already feeling embarassed for even making that post.

Uhm... thank you. *smile*

Modesty is cool, but you're still getting a hug !

Hey... a Tassie devil just stuck it's claw up and said it wants to give you one !

[Cam63]

(Kurt, who's actually GOOD at horseshoes?)

Oh, okay. Forget the horseshoes, Olney. Kurt Busiek still kicks your ass in writing, arithmetic, honesty, integrity, and humanity. But you've got horseshoes. Sorry about that.

How's Busiek at boomerangs ?

[Cam63]

List of people never to piss off:

"Gail Simone"
ChrisCross
Batman
Jack Bauer

And now I think I'll add Matt Martin to that list...

Seriously, man, you rock. Please don't hurt me, your worshipfulness.

JLK
seriously, I always liked you

Add Aussies who know nerve points and stay by a mate even when death or beer spillage is imminent.

[Cam63]

Early on this thread, Rick even admitted the possibility that he stank that day, because he had to move a bunch of tables.

So why is he now pretending he didn't stink?

Weird. It's like the only honest labor he's probably done in ages. He should be PROUD of that stink!

Gail

It should be bottled and auctioned in about two hundred years time.

...like Napoleon's dick.

[Papergirl]

Experiment time!!!

Nobody post Olney's blogs. Do not even mention his blogs. And see how long it takes him to start posting here again.

Feel free to continue making copies of them, just don't mention them.

Just because it bears repeating!

~Bev

[Cam63]

You're repeating bears !?

...Painful !

[Papergirl]

You're repeating bears !?

...Painful !
Nah, not really. But the bears DO get a titch annoyed by it.

~Bev

[Cam63]

Nah, not really. But the bears DO get a titch annoyed by it.

~Bev

Especially koala bears.

...Piss them off at ye own peril !

[Richard Sullivan]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

[Papergirl]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!
Indeed! I'm glad to see them get the recognition they deserve!

Congrats, guys!

~Bev

[Cam63]

Yay from me too.

[Cam63]

You plebes are just jealous because I single-handedly saved those orphans by sending them free comics. You know, that was before anything was free.. I INVENTED free.

You do good work...

Now, get back to WORK !

[the4thpip]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

Congratulations!

Interesting bit of ironic trivia: Fredric Wertham went to university in Angouleme.

[Cam63]

He would...

[Kozemp]

Add Aussies who know nerve points and stay by a mate even when death or beer spillage is imminent.

I try not to piss off Aussies in general. They frighten me.

Except Tim Cahill, if I saw that punk-ass I'd punch his lights out. Way to not beat Italy, ponce. Him and Viduka both.

JLK
http://www.bash.org/?262417

[Cam63]

I hate soccer with a passion, but I still feel the urge to hurt you some.

Fuck, I'm a patriot...

[Danny Donovan]

congrats to Mike and Jack.

[wishlish]

Just cutting out most soda in one's diet can mean a big weight difference in not that long, I found out. I drink sparkling mineral water to get the fizz and no calories.
I developed an intolerance to more than small amounts of fat, which has resulted in a drop of six dress sizes (and continuing).


I keep drinking Vitamin Water because:

1. It tastes good
2. It's got lots of nice vitamins and b-carotene
3. The yellow drink has the same energy booster, taurine, as Red Bull, so it's a nice caffeine replacement
4. The labels are funny
5. I haven't adapted to drinking water all day.

Congrats on the dress size drop!

[Kozemp]

I hate soccer with a passion, but I still feel the urge to hurt you some.

Fuck, I'm a patriot...

Don't get me wrong, I wanted the Socceroos to do well. Hate the damned Italians.

JLK
garbage penalties abound

[Flamebird]

I just recieved the following message from Mr. Olney regarding my statement of earlier this evening:



The first line is in regards to the fact that I went on the MMC board earlier today and deleted all of the posts in which I discussed my property, Evertime. My agent, Ronee, assures me that my contract clearly states that either party can terminate the contract with 30 days written notice. My earlier statement is that notice, and a hard copy will be mailed shortly.

Furthermore, Rick agreed to involve Ronee, in her capacity as my agent, in all negotiations regarding me at the time the contract was drafted, and we have saved messages from him to that effect, and therefore he has no grounds to consider her involvement a "nuisance," legally or otherwise.

Hi Guys n Gals,

I'm only up to page 340 somethin' on this train-wreck(so I don't know how things have turned out yet; I hate spoilers:rolleyes: )

But, in CASE this might help, I found this:http://www.bamkapow.com/tightlip-entertainment-acquires-blake-m-petit-s-evertime--253-p.html

A press release announcing "Blake Petits' Evertime". So I believe that is probably enough for you to tell him to go back to hell where he belongs, and it's YOUR book.

Anyway, glad to see you all come together to nail this peice of flotsam on the sea of humanity.

and at this rate I should be up to date in a day or two.

P.S.- by the way Ronee, they call you "Ron" in that article. so I guess you're in good company with "Gail" ;)

[Reverend Smooth]

5. I haven't adapted to drinking water all day.It was hard for me at first, but I wasn't able to drink anything but water or very diluted fruit juice for about four years, so I got used to it. But now that I can drink sparkly stuff again, I'd rather drink that. Or green tea, now that I can do some caffeine again. ^^

Congrats on the dress size drop!Thank you! And to you on your weight loss, too.

Since I've started to be able to stay sitting up long enough to get daily excercise in, that's helped. If I can make it to a con in the next few years (if Hollow does well), or at least socialise outside with people who don't mind the inconvenience, it would be nice to look my best. ^^

I've noticed that, even with terrible hips, it's possible to do jogging in place and some leg presses if one is ensconced in a comfortable couch (I think you said that you had a bad hip?). I didn't think it would do much for me, but I've lost about, I think, six to eight inches off my thighs from a few months of that alone. So if you've been having problems getting leg exercise in because of hip issues, that might be a solution, even if it looks rather silly. XD

[Paul D. Storrie]

Damn skippy.

Browncoats unite. :cool:

You're not supportin' Unification, are ya? ;)

PDS

[TomStillwell]

You're not supportin' Unification, are ya? ;)

PDS

Gorram!!!!

[Danny Donovan]

You're not supportin' Unification, are ya? ;)

PDS

Paul, you're mouth is movin' you might want to see to that.

:p

[Paul D. Storrie]

Paul, you're mouth is movin' you might want to see to that.

:p

Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly comin to a middle. :cool:

PDS

[Wil Radcliffe]

It's nice to see nice people have nice things happen to them. Congratulations, Mike and Jack!

Pay attention, Mr. Olney. This is the perfect example of how Karma rewards the good as well as punishes the bad.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

[Blake Petit]

Hi Guys n Gals,

I'm only up to page 340 somethin' on this train-wreck(so I don't know how things have turned out yet; I hate spoilers:rolleyes: )

But, in CASE this might help, I found this:http://www.bamkapow.com/tightlip-entertainment-acquires-blake-m-petit-s-evertime--253-p.html

A press release announcing "Blake Petits' Evertime". So I believe that is probably enough for you to tell him to go back to hell where he belongs, and it's YOUR book.

Anyway, glad to see you all come together to nail this peice of flotsam on the sea of humanity.

and at this rate I should be up to date in a day or two.

P.S.- by the way Ronee, they call you "Ron" in that article. so I guess you're in good company with "Gail" ;)

Awesome! We need spoiler warnings now! :D

Thanks, Flamebird.

[Gail Simone]

Hi Guys n Gals,

I'm only up to page 340 somethin' on this train-wreck(so I don't know how things have turned out yet; I hate spoilers:rolleyes: )

But, in CASE this might help, I found this:http://www.bamkapow.com/tightlip-entertainment-acquires-blake-m-petit-s-evertime--253-p.html

A press release announcing "Blake Petits' Evertime". So I believe that is probably enough for you to tell him to go back to hell where he belongs, and it's YOUR book.

Anyway, glad to see you all come together to nail this peice of flotsam on the sea of humanity.

and at this rate I should be up to date in a day or two.

P.S.- by the way Ronee, they call you "Ron" in that article. so I guess you're in good company with "Gail" ;)

Welcome, Flamebird, and nice catch!

Gail

[Blake Petit]

You're not supportin' Unification, are ya? ;)

PDS

Now hold on, I ain't no gorram Alliance stooge. I just think, if nothing else, this thread shows the way good folk tend to each other out on the rim.

[Paul D. Storrie]

Now hold on, I ain't no gorram Alliance stooge. I just think, if nothing else, this thread shows the way good folk tend to each other out on the rim.

Shiney!

PDS

[wishlish]

I've noticed that, even with terrible hips, it's possible to do jogging in place and some leg presses if one is ensconced in a comfortable couch (I think you said that you had a bad hip?). I didn't think it would do much for me, but I've lost about, I think, six to eight inches off my thighs from a few months of that alone. So if you've been having problems getting leg exercise in because of hip issues, that might be a solution, even if it looks rather silly. XD
There's no such thing as a comfortable position for me right now. But at some point, I hope to start physical therapy.

[AIPman1]

There's no such thing as a comfortable position for me right now. But at some point, I hope to start physical therapy.

I was born with a club foot. Had many operations on it when I was a baby, one when I was like 6-7. It started going downhill about 6 years ago, so the series of events goes like this: about 5 years ago, they lengthened my heel chord. It helped for a bit, but the pain crept back. So 2 years back they fused bones in the ankle with big metal pins. Last year, pain really hadn't improved, and they discovered some bone spurs, so I had an operation for that. But it didn't really make it better, so they tried me on some physical therapy, which, unfortunately, really only made it worse still. So, Tuesday, I learned that I'm going to have another operation. They want to remove the pins they previously said would always be in there, and do a basic roto-rooting of the remaining joints.

I'm still hoping to make it to GEM in Dallas, Ohio and SPACE in columbus, this April.

ANYWAY! I started a thread about that cross-group CALENDAR project I'd mentioned previously, if anyone here is interested...

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/topic,2369.0/

[Ronée]

Hi Guys n Gals,

I'm only up to page 340 somethin' on this train-wreck(so I don't know how things have turned out yet; I hate spoilers:rolleyes: )

But, in CASE this might help, I found this:http://www.bamkapow.com/tightlip-entertainment-acquires-blake-m-petit-s-evertime--253-p.html

A press release announcing "Blake Petits' Evertime". So I believe that is probably enough for you to tell him to go back to hell where he belongs, and it's YOUR book.

Anyway, glad to see you all come together to nail this peice of flotsam on the sea of humanity.

and at this rate I should be up to date in a day or two.

P.S.- by the way Ronee, they call you "Ron" in that article. so I guess you're in good company with "Gail" ;)Thats one of my press releases actually. and they call me Ron because a lot of times when people cut and paste my name the comp won't read it and instead of deciphering the problem they just took out the two E's. Oh well.

[Charles RB]

this thread shows the way good folk tend to each other out on the rim.

Except for those many planets the crew land on where they shoot at each other, burn each other at the stake and allow the existence of Girls Aloud.

[wishlish]

I was born with a club foot. Had many operations on it when I was a baby, one when I was like 6-7. It started going downhill about 6 years ago, so the series of events goes like this: about 5 years ago, they lengthened my heel chord. It helped for a bit, but the pain crept back. So 2 years back they fused bones in the ankle with big metal pins. Last year, pain really hadn't improved, and they discovered some bone spurs, so I had an operation for that. But it didn't really make it better, so they tried me on some physical therapy, which, unfortunately, really only made it worse still. So, Tuesday, I learned that I'm going to have another operation. They want to remove the pins they previously said would always be in there, and do a basic roto-rooting of the remaining joints.

I'm still hoping to make it to GEM in Dallas, Ohio and SPACE in columbus, this April.

ANYWAY! I started a thread about that cross-group CALENDAR project I'd mentioned previously, if anyone here is interested...

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/topic,2369.0/

That sucks. Good luck with the surgery. I already bowed out of NYCC and gave my ticket to my partner in crime, Glenn Walker of ComicWidows.com. I'm hoping to get to WizardWorld Philly if it's a good show.

[TomStillwell]

That sucks. Good luck with the surgery. I already bowed out of NYCC and gave my ticket to my partner in crime, Glenn Walker of ComicWidows.com. I'm hoping to get to WizardWorld Philly if it's a good show.

ComicWidows? Cool!

[AIPman1]

That sucks. Good luck with the surgery. I already bowed out of NYCC and gave my ticket to my partner in crime, Glenn Walker of ComicWidows.com. I'm hoping to get to WizardWorld Philly if it's a good show.

Have you ever had the joy of riding one of those carts around Walmart or the grocery store?

They really didn't offer much hope on the surgery. Basically, they said this is the only thing they can think of to do, and they don't normally remove pins like this...but since it's like a CORE pain, not a surface thing, and the MRI didn't show anything, this is all they can do. After this, if it stays weak and painful to walk on, it'll be me with a cane to get from point a to b as needed...

[Flamebird]

What happened to page 415?

I can't get the frigin' thing to load on any of my pcs. Is it blocked or somethin? Cause it looks like that's where the stinky one "skunked" back in.

And yeah Gail, nice to see ya. I'm a sweety over on the "bloc", but this pitiful excuse for a human brings out the nasty in me.:evilsmile

[Yonar]

Have you ever had the joy of riding one of those carts around Walmart or the grocery store?

They really didn't offer much hope on the surgery. Basically, they said this is the only thing they can think of to do, and they don't normally remove pins like this...but since it's like a CORE pain, not a surface thing, and the MRI didn't show anything, this is all they can do. After this, if it stays weak and painful to walk on, it'll be me with a cane to get from point a to b as needed...

Cane's aren't all bad. Yoda had a cane after all, and look how awesome he was! and...

You know, it's sad. Other than the highlander bloke (leader of the watchers in the the series) I can't think of a single pop culture reference other than yoda for the man with a cane. I know it's a part of our 'Distinguished old gentleman' archetype.. my memory must be failing.

[TCJohnson]

What are the post numbers? People can change the amount of posts per page so the page numbers can be different.

[AIPman1]

Cane's aren't all bad. Yoda had a cane after all, and look how awesome he was! and...

You know, it's sad. Other than the highlander bloke (leader of the watchers in the the series) I can't think of a single pop culture reference other than yoda for the man with a cane. I know it's a part of our 'Distinguished old gentleman' archetype.. my memory must be failing.
yes, I'll want a custom cane for sure. Maybe I'll carve one myself....with a skull head for a handle...hmmmm

and I can rap people's knuckes with it when they put their grubby paws on the comics at the table at shows without buyin nuthin....

[Blake Petit]

Except for those many planets the crew land on where they shoot at each other, burn each other at the stake and allow the existence of Girls Aloud.

Well, that's why I said good folk.

[Samuel Catalino]

Fuck, Rick's pissed off a Catholic institution ?

He's beyond screwed.

He better watch out for those nuns.

[Yonar]

yes, I'll want a custom cane for sure. Maybe I'll carve one myself....with a skull head for a handle...hmmmm

and I can rap people's knuckes with it when they put their grubby paws on the comics at the table at shows without buyin nuthin....

*chuckles* You just got to watch out for those statue kids who roll their comics up, and stick them in their back pockets.

No respect for good art I say.

Mmmmm, I've got a pipe. Now I need a cane...

[Flamebird]

What are the post numbers? People can change the amount of posts per page so the page numbers can be different.

#6211- #6225

Thanks TC

[AIPman1]

*chuckles* You just got to watch out for those statue kids who roll their comics up, and stick them in their back pockets.

No respect for good art I say.

Mmmmm, I've got a pipe. Now I need a cane...

That's it!!! The canes will have a button and speak random lies, assumptions, and phrases related to this thread. We'll have a blast with them at shows.

[Yonar]

That's it!!! The canes will have a button and speak random lies, assumptions, and phrases related to this thread. We'll have a blast with them at shows.

*laughs so hard the other blokes in his tent look at him funny.*

Lord, Ian. I'd buy one of those. You should get them mass produced! The Unscrewed Cane!

[sk716]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

So, I'm guessing I should look into this title, huh?

[Blake Petit]

So, I'm guessing I should look into this title, huh?

Twice.

One of the best books on the stands.

[Papergirl]

So, I'm guessing I should look into this title, huh?
YES!

But you can't have mine!

*clutches her signed copy from Mike Bullock*

~Bev
Who has read it twice already, and may read it again tonight!

[sk716]

YES!

But you can't have mine!

*clutches her signed copy from Mike Bullock*

~Bev
Who has read it twice already, and may read it again tonight!

I've checked my regular online shops and all of them are sold out of Vol. 1 and the trade. :(

[Papergirl]

I've checked my regular online shops and all of them are sold out of Vol. 1 and the trade. :(
GAH! Not good! :(

Try special ordering it through a local B&N or other bookstore!

~Bev

[Red Jack]

Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly comin to a middle. :cool:

PDS

Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayel.

[Darediva]

Fuck, Rick's pissed off a Catholic institution ?

He's beyond screwed.

Rick must not have bothered to find out who ALSAC is:

ALSAC American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (fund-raising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee)

Oh, and Danny Thomas was a stage name, Rick. Does that negate him too?

[Matt Doc Martin]

More great news!

I may get to take a trip for a trial starring Rick!


I cannot share details yet, and perhaps not for weeks yet, but I am very pleased!

[Red Jack]

Oh.

And I thought this bit from Hamlet would make good advice for publishers, large and small.

Hamlet is referring to actors but it works for all artisans.

"Do you hear, let them be well used; for they are the abstracts and brief chronicles of the time: after your death you were better have a bad epitaph than their ill report while you live. "


Back to the lurk.

[SteveForbes]

More great news!

I may get to take a trip for a trial starring Rick!


I cannot share details yet, and perhaps not for weeks yet, but I am very pleased!

Huzzah!

(and yes, I'm with the rest: just let me know if I ever even minorly irritate thee, Sirrah, and I shall repose myself to the nearest (and furthest) corner from thine sight!)

-llama

[Koben Kelly]

You know, it's sad. Other than the highlander bloke (leader of the watchers in the the series) I can't think of a single pop culture reference other than yoda for the man with a cane. I know it's a part of our 'Distinguished old gentleman' archetype.. my memory must be failing.

The esteemed Mr. Warren Ellis has to use a cane often. He had it in tow all weekend at Heroes last year.

[Blake Petit]

Damn, Matt, it's like you're on a game show or something. :D

[Matt Doc Martin]

Damn, Matt, it's like you're on a game show or something. :D

And the prize is seeing Rick pay!

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

[TomStillwell]

And the prize is seeing Rick pay!

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

Make sure to take plenty of pictures for the scrapbook.

[Sarah Beach]

Yonar, didn't Bat Masterson use a cane (on the TV show)?


Okay, it was really before my time, but I seem to recall his carrying a cane - maybe not "using" it so much.

And Raymond Burr in the late Perry Mason shows used a cane at times.

Also, I know Roy Dotrice has used a cane in some roles (he guested on The Equalizer using one, I think). Not sure if he used one for Beauty and the Beast.

Fred Astaire carried a cane at times - though that was more an accessory than an assist.

Enough of the frivolities!

MATT!!!! Well, that's... very satisfying, to know that something is really moving forward, and we're not just twiddling our thumbs. You know we shall expect very full reports! :D

[Matt Doc Martin]

Make sure to take plenty of pictures for the scrapbook.

I doubt cameras or cells are allowed in the courtroom.

But I guarantee I will be waiting outside with a camera and a happy meal.

[TomStillwell]

I doubt cameras or cells are allowed in the courtroom.

But I guarantee I will be waiting outside with a camera and a happy meal.

Watch out for Olney's lawyer then. That Hamburgler is pretty quick.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Watch out for Olney's lawyer then. That Hamburgler is pretty quick.

I am preparing a throat punch for the first sounds of "Robble Robble"

[Blake Petit]

If he really wanted to intimidate people, he'd hire the Burger King. That dude scares the piss out of me.

[Matt Doc Martin]

If he really wanted to intimidate people, he'd hire the Burger King. That dude scares the piss out of me.

Him I am kicking to the moon. I am using his nuts as the launching pad.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

Yonar, didn't Bat Masterson use a cane (on the TV show)?


Okay, it was really before my time, but I seem to recall his carrying a cane - maybe not "using" it so much.

And Raymond Burr in the late Perry Mason shows used a cane at times.

Also, I know Roy Dotrice has used a cane in some roles (he guested on The Equalizer using one, I think). Not sure if he used one for Beauty and the Beast.

Fred Astaire carried a cane at times - though that was more an accessory than an assist.

Enough of the frivolities!

MATT!!!! Well, that's... very satisfying, to know that something is really moving forward, and we're not just twiddling our thumbs. You know we shall expect very full reports! :D


I need a good cane. Due to two slipped discs, arthritic knees and sciatica pains it would be very handy. I think I will look into that.

[Yonar]

I need a good cane. Due to two slipped discs, arthritic knees and sciatica pains it would be very handy. I think I will look into that.

Another customer for the Unscrewed Cane!

[DocAbsurd]

I've got my grandfather's cane that I use on occasion. It's about 2 inches too short for perfect comfort, but it helps a helluva lot when my sciatica gives me gyp.

I keep it near me whenever I have to squat down or when I'm having a hard time getting out of bed. Been using it for a couple years now.

I don't give a rat's arse how old it makes me look; I feel kinda suave when I've got it in hand.




Doc 'Don't Forget Barnabas Collins' Absurd

[THEDOC]

I used to live in Bellaire many moons ago. I haven't been to either one, but would like to on the next visit down there with friends.

I lived on Newberry or newbury (can't remember) and my kids went to the academy down the road. When was it that you lived there. I was there from 86-94.

[THEDOC]

You're repeating bears !?

...Painful !

Da Bears!!!!!!!!:D

[THEDOC]

I was born with a club foot. Had many operations on it when I was a baby, one when I was like 6-7. It started going downhill about 6 years ago, so the series of events goes like this: about 5 years ago, they lengthened my heel chord. It helped for a bit, but the pain crept back. So 2 years back they fused bones in the ankle with big metal pins. Last year, pain really hadn't improved, and they discovered some bone spurs, so I had an operation for that. But it didn't really make it better, so they tried me on some physical therapy, which, unfortunately, really only made it worse still. So, Tuesday, I learned that I'm going to have another operation. They want to remove the pins they previously said would always be in there, and do a basic roto-rooting of the remaining joints.

I'm still hoping to make it to GEM in Dallas, Ohio and SPACE in columbus, this April.

ANYWAY! I started a thread about that cross-group CALENDAR project I'd mentioned previously, if anyone here is interested...

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/topic,2369.0/

I have a birth defect as well and yeah like Ian it's startin to not feel too comfortable. I have Eagle's syndrome where I have one stomach mucle not a six pack so I aways look pregnant.

I think it's that as a child as I couln't do some things I got into comics and art. That is why seeing folks like Rick and what he does to folks pisses me off.

[THEDOC]

Have you ever had the joy of riding one of those carts around Walmart or the grocery store?

They really didn't offer much hope on the surgery. Basically, they said this is the only thing they can think of to do, and they don't normally remove pins like this...but since it's like a CORE pain, not a surface thing, and the MRI didn't show anything, this is all they can do. After this, if it stays weak and painful to walk on, it'll be me with a cane to get from point a to b as needed...

You're in my prayers bro.

[THEDOC]

yes, I'll want a custom cane for sure. Maybe I'll carve one myself....with a skull head for a handle...hmmmm

and I can rap people's knuckes with it when they put their grubby paws on the comics at the table at shows without buyin nuthin....

You could rap Rick on the head and make him answer our questions.

[THEDOC]

More great news!

I may get to take a trip for a trial starring Rick!


I cannot share details yet, and perhaps not for weeks yet, but I am very pleased!

Well keep us informed as best you can!

[THEDOC]

Yonar, didn't Bat Masterson use a cane (on the TV show)?


Okay, it was really before my time, but I seem to recall his carrying a cane - maybe not "using" it so much.

And Raymond Burr in the late Perry Mason shows used a cane at times.

Also, I know Roy Dotrice has used a cane in some roles (he guested on The Equalizer using one, I think). Not sure if he used one for Beauty and the Beast.

Fred Astaire carried a cane at times - though that was more an accessory than an assist.

Enough of the frivolities!

MATT!!!! Well, that's... very satisfying, to know that something is really moving forward, and we're not just twiddling our thumbs. You know we shall expect very full reports! :D

Yes he did Sarah, it was Gene Barry star of the original War of the worlds.
I had a cane with a wolf's head a guy from England gave me but he was weird, talking about Wolfbane, the moon and pure hearts..kept rambling and howling.

[wishlish]

My favorite 'cane' guy is House, MD. At one point last year, my life was following his just like Grant Morrison/King Mob in Invisibles v.1. (If you haven't read the Invisibles, during the latter half of the first volume, King Mob suffers from a viral infection of sorts, an abcess, and a punctured lung. Meanwhile, in real life, Grant Morrison went through the same and nearly died. He made sure that in vol. 2, King Mob was healthy and shagged a lot.)

House is a crabby genius with a cane and a vicodin addiction. Meanwhile, I was becoming a crabby genius with a cane and a couple bottles of painkillers all around me. Vicodin, oxycodone, morphine...I'm now only on oxycodone at night, and I'm really hoping I get to be painkiller-free soon.

And yes, the last two or three times I've been to Target, I've used the "bumper cart". It was either that or not shop at all, so I figured I was allowed to use it. It actually is a bit of fun to drive that thing, but I'll be glad when I'm back on my own two legs.

[wishlish]

ComicWidows? Cool!

Yep. I'm one of the participants on there. Glenn is one of the best guys in the whole world for writers. He's the anti-Olney. I just spoke at his wedding renewal ceremony. The whole thing was centered around the number 42. You could not imagine a better time or a happier couple.

[Magneto_X]

Wish:

What's the url to ComicWindows if you don't mind my asking.

[Reverend Smooth]

I have a birth defect as well and yeah like Ian it's startin to not feel too comfortable. I have Eagle's syndrome where I have one stomach mucle not a six pack so I aways look pregnant.

I think it's that as a child as I couln't do some things I got into comics and art. That is why seeing folks like Rick and what he does to folks pisses me off.
Likewise. I would rather have spent my time being a normal kid instead of being in hospitals all the time.

And the fact that it might be St Jude's taking him to the mat is unfortunate, since that money could've been directed to a better cause-- like actually helping sick kids.

Not that I'm saying they shouldn't- if they will, good for them, he shoudn't be allowed to inflate his reputation or profit off their good name.

And House is so cool.

[THEDOC]

My favorite 'cane' guy is House, MD. At one point last year, my life was following his just like Grant Morrison/King Mob in Invisibles v.1. (If you haven't read the Invisibles, during the latter half of the first volume, King Mob suffers from a viral infection of sorts, an abcess, and a punctured lung. Meanwhile, in real life, Grant Morrison went through the same and nearly died. He made sure that in vol. 2, King Mob was healthy and shagged a lot.)

House is a crabby genius with a cane and a vicodin addiction. Meanwhile, I was becoming a crabby genius with a cane and a couple bottles of painkillers all around me. Vicodin, oxycodone, morphine...I'm now only on oxycodone at night, and I'm really hoping I get to be painkiller-free soon.

And yes, the last two or three times I've been to Target, I've used the "bumper cart". It was either that or not shop at all, so I figured I was allowed to use it. It actually is a bit of fun to drive that thing, but I'll be glad when I'm back on my own two legs.


I read your blog to Marvel. I have great admiration for you. I sorta understand as my wife went through what we now to be a viral infection in her brain that has effected her memory to the point sometimes she asks me the same questions within minutes of each other.
Some days she is OK and it doesn't happen all the time but she is training for a new position at work and she is afraid she can't retain the info. Her long-term memory seems not to be affected but it is still hard to watch.
But like you, she has taken tons of tests and has been glued on and MRI'd to death but they cannot say how it happened or if she will ever get her whole memory pattern back. But she has strenghth to perservere and looks like you do too.

[THEDOC]

Likewise. I would rather have spent my time being a normal kid instead of being in hospitals all the time.

And the fact that it might be St Jude's taking him to the mat is unfortunate, since that money could've been directed to a better cause-- like actually helping sick kids.

Not that I'm saying they shouldn't- if they will, good for them, he shoudn't be allowed to inflate his reputation or profit off their good name.

And House is so cool.

I agree with you there. Rick is like time travel or The Legion of Superheroes..every time i think about it, it gives me a headache.

[Darediva]

I lived on Newberry or newbury (can't remember) and my kids went to the academy down the road. When was it that you lived there. I was there from 86-94.

I lived there back in the late 70's. After losing two cars to two separate flooding incidents, we moved to Virginia where my husband was brought up.

[Yonar]

Likewise. I would rather have spent my time being a normal kid instead of being in hospitals all the time.

And the fact that it might be St Jude's taking him to the mat is unfortunate, since that money could've been directed to a better cause-- like actually helping sick kids.

Not that I'm saying they shouldn't- if they will, good for them, he shoudn't be allowed to inflate his reputation or profit off their good name.

And House is so cool.


Just, you know, a thought, but, isn't this a criminal case? Thus, the lawyer (who St Judes doubtless has on retainer, thus no extra cost there, really) only has to make the state aware, and criminal fraud charges are pressed.

I don't see St Judes soaking up a large quantity of cash expense on this one, and certainly it's not insignificant to maintain their reputation and their name.

[Reverend Smooth]

I don't see St Judes soaking up a large quantity of cash expense on this one, and certainly it's not insignificant to maintain their reputation and their name.
That's a relief.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

My favorite 'cane' guy is House, MD. At one point last year, my life was following his just like Grant Morrison/King Mob in Invisibles v.1. (If you haven't read the Invisibles, during the latter half of the first volume, King Mob suffers from a viral infection of sorts, an abcess, and a punctured lung. Meanwhile, in real life, Grant Morrison went through the same and nearly died. He made sure that in vol. 2, King Mob was healthy and shagged a lot.)

House is a crabby genius with a cane and a vicodin addiction. Meanwhile, I was becoming a crabby genius with a cane and a couple bottles of painkillers all around me. Vicodin, oxycodone, morphine...I'm now only on oxycodone at night, and I'm really hoping I get to be painkiller-free soon.

And yes, the last two or three times I've been to Target, I've used the "bumper cart". It was either that or not shop at all, so I figured I was allowed to use it. It actually is a bit of fun to drive that thing, but I'll be glad when I'm back on my own two legs.


I am a huge fan of Hugh Laurie. It is very gratifying to see him be the star of a very good and very sucessful series here in the States and getting such praise for his portrayal of House.

My local PBS is showing Black Adder The Third currently so it is a real treat watching the contrast of his playing Gregory House to The Prince Regent, George IV, Prince of Wales.

I also loved his work with his partner in comedy Stephen Fry.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Just, you know, a thought, but, isn't this a criminal case? Thus, the lawyer (who St Judes doubtless has on retainer, thus no extra cost there, really) only has to make the state aware, and criminal fraud charges are pressed.

I don't see St Judes soaking up a large quantity of cash expense on this one, and certainly it's not insignificant to maintain their reputation and their name.

It is a criminal case, and I am positive that they will contact the right people...JUST AS I HAVE DONE. (for Rick)

I am calling the Attorney General's office to make sure they got my previous paperwork I sent and fill them in on the latest round.

It is SO on.

(You are in trouble now, peanut. I am enjoying myself. I will never stop now. See you in court!)

[wishlish]

Wish:

What's the url to ComicWindows if you don't mind my asking.

ComicWidows.com. Widows, as in women with dead husbands, not windows as in evil Bill Gates.

[wishlish]

Just, you know, a thought, but, isn't this a criminal case? Thus, the lawyer (who St Judes doubtless has on retainer, thus no extra cost there, really) only has to make the state aware, and criminal fraud charges are pressed.

I don't see St Judes soaking up a large quantity of cash expense on this one, and certainly it's not insignificant to maintain their reputation and their name.

I'm assuming that, since St. Jude's wants to protect their Intellectual property, they'd consider a civil case.

[Matt Doc Martin]

I'm assuming that, since St. Jude's wants to protect their Intellectual property, they'd consider a civil case.

Charity fraud is criminal.

[Yonar]

Charity fraud is criminal.

Wasn't sure on that one's, why I spoke so hesitantly. And, you know, charity fraud doubtless has some sort of minimal damages associated with it, which may change from state to state, so I wasn't sure if that was the case here. (Not a lawyer. Just a dabbler.)

Anyway, again, you're awesome.

[wishlish]

I read your blog to Marvel. I have great admiration for you. I sorta understand as my wife went through what we now to be a viral infection in her brain that has effected her memory to the point sometimes she asks me the same questions within minutes of each other.
Some days she is OK and it doesn't happen all the time but she is training for a new position at work and she is afraid she can't retain the info. Her long-term memory seems not to be affected but it is still hard to watch.
But like you, she has taken tons of tests and has been glued on and MRI'd to death but they cannot say how it happened or if she will ever get her whole memory pattern back. But she has strength to persevere and looks like you do too.

MRIs are really unpleasant when you have to lay flat and still with leg pain. Ugh.

What really sucks is I'd rather talk about anything else BUT this. I want to blog about comics. I want to write about the Complete Eisner Spirit Archives I've been reading for the last month (I just hit volume 13- I'm finally past the war years with Lou Fine and Jack Cole and pedestrian stories and inkers, and now I'm in the good stuff). I want to write about The Art of Brian Bolland book that Image put out (soooo pretty, but I wanted more DC art). I want to write about how Gail Simone understands not only plot and characterization but the mechanics of good comics (she's exceptional at writing with brevity and getting the right picture to go with the panel). But I can't move past the pain yet. Soon, though.

And listen, I'm lucky. I don't have what your wife has. I don't have cancer or HIV or liver problems or kidney problems or heart ailments or anything like that. I've got a bad hip, great medical insurance, an understanding employer, an awesome wife, friends I can be honest with, and more comics than any other kid on the block. If I never walk again, my life is still better than 99.99999% of the people on this planet. Sometimes, though, I just need to remind myself of that.

By the way, I didn't post it, but Joe Quesada sent me a personal note that was quite touching after that post. I've met Joe before, and he's a classy guy in person.

[wishlish]

Charity fraud is criminal.
Not saying it isn't. I'm just saying St. Jude's might consider a parallel case where they go after Olney for infringing on their itellectual property rights.

I'm quite happy that the state is considering going after Olney for charity fraud. I'm just speculating that St. Jude's might also want to consider separate action. It happens. Think OJ Simpson- he beat the criminal charges, but was found liable for big bucks in the civil case.

[Reverend Smooth]

If I never walk again, my life is still better than 99.99999% of the people on this planet. Sometimes, though, I just need to remind myself of that.It's worse at the start. Eventually, your system adapts, your pain tolerance increases, and you can function at levels that currently are just completely mentally incapacitating. You may never run a marathon, but you'll be able to think.

And, since I can't take pain medications, I know what unrelenting pain is like, and I can assure you that you'll get through it.

(It's why I can excercise now even though when I'm done I can't walk for a while; for years I could barely move. It's excruciating, but what used to immobilize me before is a grinding, burning ache that can now be managed.)

[NatGertler]

I am a huge fan of Hugh Laurie.[...]I also loved his work with his partner in comedy Stephen Fry.In case you missed it, A Bit of Fry and Laurie (http://AAUGH.com/to.htm?B000FI9ODQ) came out on DVD not that long ago. I'm in the midst of season 1 at the moment. Unsurprisingly, fine stuff.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

In case you missed it, A Bit of Fry and Laurie (http://AAUGH.com/to.htm?B000FI9ODQ) came out on DVD not that long ago. I'm in the midst of season 1 at the moment. Unsurprisingly, fine stuff.

I did miss it. Thanks for the heads up. I will have to budget this one in. :)

I have been jonesing from more of that show since my local PBS show showed it years ago.

[the4thpip]

Not saying it isn't. I'm just saying St. Jude's might consider a parallel case where they go after Olney for infringing on their itellectual property rights.

I'm quite happy that the state is considering going after Olney for charity fraud. I'm just speculating that St. Jude's might also want to consider separate action. It happens. Think OJ Simpson- he beat the criminal charges, but was found liable for big bucks in the civil case.

Which he still hasn't paid a rec cent of. The families of the victims are now going after him because of the big bucks he is reported to have gotten for that "nudge nudge, wink wink, this is how i would have butchered them" book.

I figure St. Jude's lawyer is gonna take one look at the Van of Justice™ and decide there is nothing to get out of deadbeat Olney.

[Papergirl]

Which he still hasn't paid a rec cent of. The families of the victims are now going after him because of the big bucks he is reported to have gotten for that "nudge nudge, wink wink, this is how i would have butchered them" book.

I figure St. Jude's lawyer is gonna take one look at the Van of Justice™ and decide there is nothing to get out of deadbeat Olney.
Or, they may just use him as a warning example to anyone else planning to do what he did. That's NOT unheard of.

~Bev

[the4thpip]

Or, they may just use him as a warning example to anyone else planning to do what he did. That's NOT unheard of.

~Bev

But wouldn't the criminal trial take care of that?

[Papergirl]

But wouldn't the criminal trial take care of that?
Not really.

The criminal trial is taken out of their hands entirely. To prove a point and make an example of him, the civil trial is the one they'd go after to show that, not only will the government go after a person, THEY will too.

Wow. Sorry for the run-on sentence there!

EDIT: Of course, I could be totally wrong on this. If I am, I'm sure one of our experts will correct me. :)

~Bev

[Cam63]

He better watch out for those nuns.

Especially when the theme from Romper Stomper can be heard.

[Mike Bullock]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.

The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.

U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations. :) We're very honored to have even been in the running.

I've checked my regular online shops and all of them are sold out of Vol. 1 and the trade.

The single issues are sold out. The trade is still in stock at Diamond, so your LCS can re-order it. If they are unwilling to do so, several online comic retailers have it (such as www.silverbulletcomics.com or www.midtowncomics.com ), and if that route fails, Barnes & Noble and Borders can get it for you.

We'd prefer you buy it from your LCS, but you should have no problem getting one (or more ;) ) via one of those avenues above. And if your LCS is uncooperative when you ask them to order it, please PM me their contact info and I'll call them and see if I can find out why. The comic retailer community has really been supportive of this title, so I'd hate to find out a retailer was unable to get ahold of it.

Thanks again, and let me know what you think of it.

And remember, you can also get the trade in a convenient 6-pack so you have plenty of Stuffed Goodness to share with your friends and family. ;)

[Samuel Catalino]

It is a criminal case, and I am positive that they will contact the right people...JUST AS I HAVE DONE. (for Rick)

I am calling the Attorney General's office to make sure they got my previous paperwork I sent and fill them in on the latest round.

It is SO on.

(You are in trouble now, peanut. I am enjoying myself. I will never stop now. See you in court!)

Matt,

What laws has R.O. broken in this case? There has to be specific New York statues on this. Could you enlighten us?

Thanks,

Samuel

[Samuel Catalino]

Especially when the theme from Romper Stomper can be heard.


Cam,

I remember Romper Room and the seeing eye, but what is the Romper Stomper?

Best,

Samuel

[Danny Donovan]

Matt,

What laws has R.O. broken in this case? There has to be specific New York statues on this. Could you enlighten us?

Thanks,

Samuel


I'm not Matt, but I'd like to take a swing at answering this and getting it totally wrong. :p

By using the St. Jude's logo without their expressed written consent it goes to charity fraud, which is a misdemenor, and it's very much frowned on by the entire US Legal System. It even could get you investigated by the Dept. of Homeland Security, because cases of Charity Fraud have been tied to terrorist cels sending money to their home bases.

That's the FIRST count.

The second count is the financial fraud element. He claims to have raised $500 at a convention auction for St. Judes, however no such check has been found by their collections people. Falsifying a donation can lead to serious problems, not only in a criminal case but it will also flag the IRS to look into any deductions for said amount.

Falsifying a deduction would be another crime, punishable by a severe audit, or even jail time.

Essentially, Rick has dug himself into a hole that there is little in the way of getting out of.


As a side note I have heard from a couple of creators that after seeing this case have vowed never to attend a show put on by R.O. And are spreading the word to other folks.

[Reverend Smooth]

As a side note I have heard from a couple of creators that after seeing this case have vowed never to attend a show put on by R.O. And are spreading the word to other folks.Well, how much more repulsive a situation can it be? Guy sells himself as a hero to kids, then tries to profit illegally off sick kids, in the name of comics.

[Samuel Catalino]

I'm not Matt, but I'd like to take a swing at answering this and getting it totally wrong. :p

By using the St. Jude's logo without their expressed written consent it goes to charity fraud, which is a misdemenor, and it's very much frowned on by the entire US Legal System. It even could get you investigated by the Dept. of Homeland Security, because cases of Charity Fraud have been tied to terrorist cels sending money to their home bases.

That's the FIRST count.

The second count is the financial fraud element. He claims to have raised $500 at a convention auction for St. Judes, however no such check has been found by their collections people. Falsifying a donation can lead to serious problems, not only in a criminal case but it will also flag the IRS to look into any deductions for said amount.

Falsifying a deduction would be another crime, punishable by a severe audit, or even jail time.

Essentially, Rick has dug himself into a hole that there is little in the way of getting out of.


As a side note I have heard from a couple of creators that after seeing this case have vowed never to attend a show put on by R.O. And are spreading the word to other folks.


Danny,

I am explicitly referring to New York state statutes. To charge someone with a criminal offense, one has to violate a law. I am asking which ones.

Loosely (very loosely I might add) financial charity fraud would be have to received funds intended for said charity and not delivered to charity. There are other types of charity fraud though. United Way taught us that.

Falsifying a deduction would materialize under the auspices of an audit on a tax return, and if one is guilty of violation of either New York or federal income tax law, possible jail time and fines would likely be the penalty. Unless one sees a return dealing with the MMC and specifically looking for that return, one can not make such an asserttion,which is why an audit would be required. Is there sufficient evidence to warrant an audit? I don't know the laws there.

R.O. has dug a lot of holes that it seems he is falling into.

I know a number of vendors who would not do a show with R.O. either, and they are even more of a backbone as to whether a show can be held or not.

Best,

Samuel

[Danny Donovan]

Danny,

I am explicitly referring to New York state statutes. To charge someone with a criminal offense, one has to violate a law. I am asking which ones.

Loosely (very loosely I might add) financial charity fraud would be have to received funds intended for said charity and not delivered to charity. There are other types of charity fraud though. United Way taught us that.

Falsifying a deduction would materialize under the auspices of an audit on a tax return, and if one is guilty of violation of either New York or federal income tax law, possible jail time and fines would likely be the penalty. Unless one sees a return dealing with the MMC and specifically looking for that return, one can not make such an asserttion,which is why an audit would be required. Is there sufficient evidence to warrant an audit? I don't know the laws there.

R.O. has dug a lot of holes that it seems he is falling into.

I know a number of vendors who would not do a show with R.O. either, and they are even more of a backbone as to whether a show can be held or not.

Best,

Samuel

Here is some case law for some things. But no, in this case it wouldn't be just NY State Law but fedral law as well.

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/WTCPent-SpecRpt.htm

www.banking.state.ny.us/brssf.pdf (http://www.banking.state.ny.us/brssf.pdf)

I don't know the ins and outs of a NY DA office (outside of Law and Order) but big touble.

I'm sure it's a big dea about retailers/vendors but also no special guests, nobody wants to come. ;)

[Samuel Catalino]

Here is some case law for some things. But no, in this case it wouldn't be just NY State Law but fedral law as well.

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/WTCPent-SpecRpt.htm

www.banking.state.ny.us/brssf.pdf (http://www.banking.state.ny.us/brssf.pdf)

I don't know the ins and outs of a NY DA office (outside of Law and Order) but big touble.

I'm sure it's a big dea about retailers/vendors but also no special guests, nobody wants to come. ;)

Danny,

The first does not apply to the flyer of the MMC of 2003. It addresses specifically to the Red Cross, then to mail fraud, wire fraud or credit card fraud. It actually refers to what I stated in my first sentence to your reply about misrepresenting charity firms.

As to the second one, I saw nothing which applied in this case either.

It is a big deal as far as having retailers and vendors because they pay money for table space and that is the money which helps to pay for the room. Guests may drive the attendance, but unless you have vendors there, a show is pretty much dead. People go to these shows to buy comics.

And when one cancels as many cons as R.O. has, it loses complete credibility with vendors, guests and the general public. It was something I warned him about a number of times, but his pattern continued.

Best,

Samuel

[Papergirl]

Danny,

I am explicitly referring to New York state statutes. To charge someone with a criminal offense, one has to violate a law. I am asking which ones.

Loosely (very loosely I might add) financial charity fraud would be have to received funds intended for said charity and not delivered to charity. There are other types of charity fraud though. United Way taught us that.

It's not state laws, so much as federal ones that he may (what the hell, I'll be charitable here) have broken. By claiming to be raising funds for a specific charity, and then not delivering said funds to said charity, he would indeed be breaking the law. Dick has made claims to raising funds for St. Jude, however, St. Jude has NO RECORDS of such a donation being made from him, MMC, Tightlip, or anyone associated with any of those three. That, I believe (Matt, correct me if I'm wrong here), is the law that he may (again, I'm being charitable here) have broken.

Whether or not he claimed a deduction for it, I have no idea. How would any of us know that, unless a.) one of us did his taxes for him, or b.) he told us himself? That is up to other people with the actual resources and power needed to find out.

~Bev

[Danny Donovan]

Danny,

The first does not apply to the flyer of the MMC of 2003. It addresses specifically to the Red Cross, then to mail fraud, wire fraud or credit card fraud. It actually refers to what I stated in my first sentence to your reply about misrepresenting charity firms.

As to the second one, I saw nothing which applied in this case either.

It is a big deal as far as having retailers and vendors because they pay money for table space and that is the money which helps to pay for the room. Guests may drive the attendance, but unless you have vendors there, a show is pretty much dead. People go to these shows to buy comics.

And when one cancels as many cons as R.O. has, it loses complete credibility with vendors, guests and the general public. It was something I warned him about a number of times, but his pattern continued.

Best,

Samuel


The red cross is the closest thing I could find for case law. I'm not gonna poke around forever searching for exact things, I just looked for what was easily found that could be related to the thing. Anyone with time to kill can look up google, or register with westlaw and do a more thourough case study.

The Red Cross thing applies basically because this is the exact thing I'm talking about. NY Law at this point, is going to be very small compared to what the federal courts could do. Hell, Rick could face charges on both a federal AND state level.

At this point it's a matter of time.

:)

[Matt Doc Martin]

I'm not Matt, but I'd like to take a swing at answering this and getting it totally wrong. :p

By using the St. Jude's logo without their expressed written consent it goes to charity fraud, which is a misdemenor, and it's very much frowned on by the entire US Legal System. It even could get you investigated by the Dept. of Homeland Security, because cases of Charity Fraud have been tied to terrorist cels sending money to their home bases.

That's the FIRST count.

The second count is the financial fraud element. He claims to have raised $500 at a convention auction for St. Judes, however no such check has been found by their collections people. Falsifying a donation can lead to serious problems, not only in a criminal case but it will also flag the IRS to look into any deductions for said amount.

Falsifying a deduction would be another crime, punishable by a severe audit, or even jail time.

Essentially, Rick has dug himself into a hole that there is little in the way of getting out of.



You are pretty much spot on.

And, I am no lawyer. However, by giving the information to teh Attorney General, THEY know exactly what laws to pursue.

Using a name without permission = bad.

claiming a donation that never happened = bad.

He is screwed.

[Matt Doc Martin]

The red cross is the closest thing I could find for case law. I'm not gonna poke around forever searching for exact things, I just looked for what was easily found that could be related to the thing. Anyone with time to kill can look up google, or register with westlaw and do a more thourough case study.

The Red Cross thing applies basically because this is the exact thing I'm talking about. NY Law at this point, is going to be very small compared to what the federal courts could do. Hell, Rick could face charges on both a federal AND state level.

At this point it's a matter of time.

:)

I am not sure if they can get him for financial traffic or internet traffic across state lines...That WOULD make it federal. I forgot that.

And I smile again!

[the heckler]

i blogged out on my experiences with Olney for the first time you can read it here..
http://blog.myspace.com/jrproph3t
if your not my friend on there yet give me an add and ill add you:)
peace :)

[Flamebird]

Rick, do you even know the first thing about comics?

Seriously, do you?

Well, He said he stole some once.

Does that count? :rolleyes:

[Danny Donovan]

i blogged out on my experiences with Olney for the first time you can read it here..
http://blog.myspace.com/jrproph3t
if your not my friend on there yet give me an add and ill add you:)
peace :)

Ah! Zac! I was wondering who "the heckler" was!

[sk716]

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations. :) We're very honored to have even been in the running.



The single issues are sold out. The trade is still in stock at Diamond, so your LCS can re-order it. If they are unwilling to do so, several online comic retailers have it (such as www.silverbulletcomics.com or www.midtowncomics.com ), and if that route fails, Barnes & Noble and Borders can get it for you.

We'd prefer you buy it from your LCS, but you should have no problem getting one (or more ;) ) via one of those avenues above. And if your LCS is uncooperative when you ask them to order it, please PM me their contact info and I'll call them and see if I can find out why. The comic retailer community has really been supportive of this title, so I'd hate to find out a retailer was unable to get ahold of it.

Thanks again, and let me know what you think of it.

And remember, you can also get the trade in a convenient 6-pack so you have plenty of Stuffed Goodness to share with your friends and family. ;)

My LCS isn't known for being cooperative or anything else for that matter. I abandoned the LCS for online shops a few years ago. I had checked Midtown last night and they weren't showing it in stock. I did find it at Barnes & Noble though and ordered it. I'm not patient enough to wait for a shop to reorder. Once I decide I want something I want instant gratification. I'll order Volume 2 from my regular online shop.

[AaronJ]

Well, He said he stole some once.

Does that count? :rolleyes:

I suppose it does in his mind, yes. :)

[GCom]

The single issues are sold out. The trade is still in stock at Diamond, so your LCS can re-order it. If they are unwilling to do so, several online comic retailers have it (such as www.silverbulletcomics.com or www.midtowncomics.com ), and if that route fails, Barnes & Noble and Borders can get it for you.

We'd prefer you buy it from your LCS, but you should have no problem getting one (or more ;) ) via one of those avenues above. And if your LCS is uncooperative when you ask them to order it, please PM me their contact info and I'll call them and see if I can find out why. The comic retailer community has really been supportive of this title, so I'd hate to find out a retailer was unable to get ahold of it.



To back Mike up, I just checked Diamond (I'm a retailer) and as of 12:33 EST on Saturday 2-3-07, Diamond's Memphis warehouse is stocked with vol. 1 of the Lions, Tigers and Bears TPB (Image).

If you can't find the book locally, PM me.



With Tolerance For A Good Read Needing To Be Read...

GCom

[THEDOC]

I lived there back in the late 70's. After losing two cars to two separate flooding incidents, we moved to Virginia where my husband was brought up.

Wow that was a bit before my time.

[THEDOC]

MRIs are really unpleasant when you have to lay flat and still with leg pain. Ugh.

What really sucks is I'd rather talk about anything else BUT this. I want to blog about comics. I want to write about the Complete Eisner Spirit Archives I've been reading for the last month (I just hit volume 13- I'm finally past the war years with Lou Fine and Jack Cole and pedestrian stories and inkers, and now I'm in the good stuff). I want to write about The Art of Brian Bolland book that Image put out (soooo pretty, but I wanted more DC art). I want to write about how Gail Simone understands not only plot and characterization but the mechanics of good comics (she's exceptional at writing with brevity and getting the right picture to go with the panel). But I can't move past the pain yet. Soon, though.

And listen, I'm lucky. I don't have what your wife has. I don't have cancer or HIV or liver problems or kidney problems or heart ailments or anything like that. I've got a bad hip, great medical insurance, an understanding employer, an awesome wife, friends I can be honest with, and more comics than any other kid on the block. If I never walk again, my life is still better than 99.99999% of the people on this planet. Sometimes, though, I just need to remind myself of that.

By the way, I didn't post it, but Joe Quesada sent me a personal note that was quite touching after that post. I've met Joe before, and he's a classy guy in person.

Well you sound like someone who will achieve their goals, that is what makes this hobby/indurty so great even with folks like Rick.

[THEDOC]

i blogged out on my experiences with Olney for the first time you can read it here..
http://blog.myspace.com/jrproph3t
if your not my friend on there yet give me an add and ill add you:)
peace :)

I sent an add request.

[bert]

How about a quick synopsis of events of the past several days?

(I've been so busy at work, I just haven't had time to keep up w/ this thread!).

hugs!

bert

[Flamebird]

I am Wiccan. A practicing solitary for a long time. I know of what my craft
describes as what you think of as karma. It is close, but not the same. Least wise not in my book.

oooooooooooo, he's getting preachy.

Your 'book', eh? Did you write it yourself?

As a matter of fact... I did. It is my book of life.

Yeah, he wrote it. Unfortunately, he refused to sign an NDA, so couldn't pay himself OR publish it! (:D right back at ya slime-ball)

Sorry to everyone else, I'm WAY behind on this, so if anyone else beat me to the joke, my apologies.;)

[JamesRitcheyIII]

Matt,

What laws has R.O. broken in this case? There has to be specific New York statues on this. Could you enlighten us?

Thanks,

Samuel
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2005/oct/oct18a_05.html

[the4thpip]

i blogged out on my experiences with Olney for the first time you can read it here..
http://blog.myspace.com/jrproph3t
if your not my friend on there yet give me an add and ill add you:)
peace :)

I don't even have a myspace. :(

[bert]

I have to say that THIS underlines why the Olney behaviors offend me so much. Please forgive me for this post, but I suspect I'm not the only person who feels this way in general.

I have congenital defects, ongoing illnesses, unpleasant medicines and treatments, and chronic pain from injuries. I have lost close relatives, loved ones, colleagues, and coworkers. Painfully and too damned frequently. I have weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, wrecks and lost nearly all my life's work and materials, undergone surgeries, sleep on a respirator with supplemental oxygen.

And none of that stopped me, beyond the minimum recovery time, from running into burning buildings to help total strangers, from fighting wildfires, from pulling accident victims out of ditches, from doing appearances to spend time with fans, from doing charity gigs, from driving supplies in to the Gulf Coast post-Katrina/Rita, all of it.

My grieving, illnesses and injuries were never used as an excuse. A reason, sometimes, yes, like "it is hard to make this deadline with a broken arm, I ought to pass on this job." And I still feel guilt for every gig I ever had to pass on, going back twenty years. But my circumstances are, to me, not an excuse for poor performance.

And, I want to stress this, I am not particularly special or strong. I only view my one life as my one shot and I won't watch it pass by or waste it.

So, that someone can undergo less than I have and then use it as an excuse to provably screw people over makes me ill at what a waste of potential they were. All it took for me was f*cking coping---and yeah, that can be difficult--- and then doing right ANYWAY.

Larry,

you are easily the most Goddam Fucking Cool Motherfuckka that I know.

I'm glad we got to talk so much last year in Dallas. . .

seriously. . .

you ROCK!

(I'd say you're "da man", but Matt gets that compliment for the "red letter" post)

hugs!

[Papergirl]

How about a quick synopsis of events of the past several days?

(I've been so busy at work, I just haven't had time to keep up w/ this thread!).

hugs!

bert
Olney posts to his blog. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327484&postcount=12137)

Again (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327684&postcount=12150)

And again. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327700&postcount=12152)

And, yet again. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327712&postcount=12155)

Dick gets his ass handed to him. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327980&postcount=12187)

Dick gets his ass served up to him on a silver platter by Matt (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4328606&postcount=12244)

With lots of more people handing him his ass and making with the funny stuff! You really SHOULD just read from the first link forward! :D

~Bev

[bert]

Olney posts to his blog. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327484&postcount=12137)

Again (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327684&postcount=12150)

And again. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327700&postcount=12152)

And, yet again. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327712&postcount=12155)

Dick gets his ass handed to him. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4327980&postcount=12187)

Dick gets his ass served up to him on a silver platter by Matt (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4328606&postcount=12244)

With lots of more people handing him his ass and making with the funny stuff! You really SHOULD just read from the first link forward! :D

~Bev

Thanks PeeG!


what a MAROON

[Reverend Smooth]

I am Wiccan. A practicing solitary for a long time. Funny, you seem disinclined to practice the Rede, ('An it harm none, do as thou wilt'), which is not optional, but an integral part of the religion, even for solitaries.

Reading a Silver Ravenwolf book ten years back and lighting a candle now and then doesn't make you wiccan. It makes you a 'wannabe'.
I know of what my craft describes as what you think of as karma.I don't think that you do know, but you will soon.

[bert]

I'm suing you for copyright infringement! I have the copyright on "free"!

My neighbor's dog will be mailing you the papers SOON!

~Bev


No, no, no. . .

your neighbor's dog ate the papers you were going to serve.

so as soon as it's done crapping them out, *then* you'll mail the papers -- although you'll forget to put a stamp on it (and maybe -- just maybe -- one of those "hoarding" mail delivery folks will like the odor coming from the envelope and will decide to keep it for themselves . . .but that doesn't matter, because you thought of sending it, so it counts).

it counts dammit.

yes.

I don't smell!

[bert]

I used to live in Bellaire many moons ago. I haven't been to either one, but would like to on the next visit down there with friends.

wow. .

I graduated from Bellaire :)

I occasionally went to Nan's (but that was more for the video games).

my shop of choice was "Roy's House of Memories". . where I picked up Metal Men #2 (the start of a lifelong infatuation) during one of Roy's mega-sales. I remember begging my parents to take me there after we went to the Flea Market off of 59 & the curve).

ah. . memories. I haven't looked for Roy's in years (haven't lived in Houston since the mid 80's), but I think they went out of buisness. the last time I saw the store, it was off of Fondren, I believe.

[bert]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.



The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.



U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr.Bullock and Mr. Lawrence!

congrats! Mike and Jack.

the book is great, and I'm happy to see it get all the exposure it deserves.

[Danny Donovan]

You are pretty much spot on.

And, I am no lawyer. However, by giving the information to teh Attorney General, THEY know exactly what laws to pursue.

Using a name without permission = bad.

claiming a donation that never happened = bad.

He is screwed.

Yay! Zoidberg am smrt. ;)

It's pretty cut and dry. I don't think it would take much of a legal scholar to nail Rick on any of this at this point. Hell mostly putting forward what's public knowledge and putting his own words against him...