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Be kind to each other, be kind to yourselves, and hang in there!
Don
September 5th, 2010
Some very special people have stopped in with good wishes over the years. I hope you enjoy this sampling of letters from donmcgregor.com 1999-2008.
ted denning Sunday, October 19th 2008
Comments: hey im in iraq and googled my name and this came up looks like a really cool book when i get back to the states ill find a copy.
Mike Royer Sunday, March 23rd 2008
Howdy Don.
Long time no speak. Hope this missive finds you and your’s well and that business is healthy. Think about you quite often, especially when ruminating on ZORRO. Was curious…you see any of Telemundo’s ZORRO: The Sword And The Rose? If so, whad’ja think. I’m a ZORRO nut and a lover of well done “soap opera” and really enjoyed it, and of course I don’t speak Spanish (You’d think after 37 yrs in So. Cal. I would) but I made DVDs of the series from our local Telemundo station (here in Medford, Oregon) and about half the time they remembered to activate the closed captioning in English. Probably a little late to say this, but I enjoyed the strip you did with Tom…both a couple of real talents, you guys. Oh well, don’t want to blather on, so I’ll close for now. Maybe we’ll run into each other again at Comic Con one of these years. Take care and much success in all your endevors. What? Spelling errors? Everyone knows cartoonists can’t spell. ‘Til later, I remain,
COMICLY,
Mike Royer
ted denning Tuesday, August 14th 2007
Comments: just curious how you chose the name?
Alexander Risk Wednesday, February 28th 2007
hello there,
as you can see my name is Alexander Risk. I am from Edinburgh in Scotland from a line of Risks all called alexander. I came across your site the other day after typing my name into a search and was to say the least highly surprised with what came up. I am curious as to how you came by the name, was it just your imagination, a friends name etc. If you could satisfy my nosiness i would be very grateful. thankyou Alex Risk
Paul Scrabo – 07/18/00
“Detectives Inc. – A Terror of Dying Dreams” was GREAT! Great story, terrific artwork. More, please. Best to Don & Gene Colan, Paul Scrabo
Gene & Adrienne Colan – 06/16/00
Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON! YOU’VE MADE A TREMENDOUS MARK IN COMIC BOOK HISTORY. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, YOU’VE MADE A MARK AS A MAN. YOU BROUGHT A SPECIAL TALENT AND UNIQUE VOICE TO COMICS THROUGH YOUR WRITING… AS A MAN, YOU EMBODY A GENEROUS SPIRIT, GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, MODESTY AND THE BIGGY…’INTEGRITY’. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH MANY MORE HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS BIRTHDAYS!! YOU’VE BEEN A BLESSING IN OUR LIFE. LOVE, GENE & ADRIENNE
Tom Field – 12/11/99
Thanks for updating & reprinting the Christmas Tree story, Don. That vignette tugged my heartstrings 15 years ago, when I was young, single and first read the piece. Today, as a dad with a daughter not much older than Lauren was then, I absolutely identif with the feelings you capture so well. I’m glad you’re sharing this story with a new generation of readers. Happy Holidays, Don! – Tom
Tom Ziuko – 11/07/99
APPLE PEDDLERS,THE SMELL OF GUNPOWDER AND ME
Hey Don!
Greetings from your long-time fan and two-time collaborator Tom Ziuko! I just finished reading your oft-delayed interview in Comic Book Artist and it brought on a rush of great memories from our brief time working together on Nathaniel Dusk. I’ve got to tell you, despite the limitations of the printing at the time, that book and working on it so closely with you remain one of the highlights of my career. I can honestly say that I’ve never worked with a writer as passionately involved and committed to their vision as you are. Certainly you’re the only writer ever to trek all the way out to MY APARTMENT in Brooklyn to discuss the coloring of a project! Just one of the many things I love about you and your work!
And speaking of Nathaniel Dusk, I also wanted to let you know that I still include several pages of the original coloring in my portfolio, and without fail every editor I show them to consider them to be a highlight. And recently, after nineteen years as a freelancer I took a staff position at Neal Adams Continuity studio, where Cory Adams told me that the first book she ever saved and collected was the second Dusk series, thanks to Gene’s pencil-art and my coloring. Very flattering. And if I do say so myself, without the lettering overlays the originals are quite stunning. In fact, I still have the original boards from all four issues, so let me know if you have any particular favorite pages or scenes. My favorites are the sequence on the fire escape with the flashing neon-light, driving by the Flatiron Building, and the closing fire-works scene. Just beautiful stuff by Gene, and I feel honored to have been able to work with the both of you at least once in my professional career.
Here’s hoping you’re able to get that collected black & white Ragamuffins volume together. In fact, I’m here to offer up my services gratis if you need the covers colored! You may have seen some of my work over the last few years — I color the front and back covers for the TwoMorrows magazines: the Kirby Collector, CBA, and Alter Ego. And I’m coloring on the computer now, so reproducing from Gene’s pencils should be no problem. Hell, even if I’m not involved, I WANT TO SEE THAT BOOK PUBLISHED!!!
Well hey, it was a gas reading your interview and shaking loose some cherished memories from the ol’ belfry; I’d love to hear from you if you’re so inclined. Thanks again, man!
TOM
Tom Field – 11/09/99
Don: I’m delighted to see your new column! Yes, I’m one of those pesky fans who remembers your “Variable Syndrome” non-fiction so well, and I’ve taken every opportunity to bug you for more essays. I’m glad you’ve finally caved! Thoughts on future topics: share some memories of the Black Panther, Killraven, the development of Sabre & collaborating with Billy Graham. YOU hang in there, Don! best, Tom
Alex Simmons – 11/04/99
Okay McGregor, your life long friend, fan, sidekick (I got the bruises to prove it), confidant, artist, stuntman, actor, and daughter’s godfather … Whew! Has finally dropped by and left his mark … so-to-speak. Keep on truckin’, mi amigo! And happy rails.
Charlie Novinskie – 10/18/99
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10/17/99 Dear Don, Who’d a thunk that Don would have his own website–heck, who’d of thought Don would ever figure out how to turn on a computer–god knows he had enough of a hard time with the copier machine at Topps! But seriously, it’s great to see that you ventured out on your own to keep the dream of producing great comics alive and well! To this day my fondest memories of working in comics were the time spent with Don discussing the comic industry and the artform itself. Don, I hope you keep plugging away for another 30 years or so–keep up the great work! Charlie “Sproing” Novinskie
Tom Field – 10/06/99
Don: Your new site is a gem. It’s a pleasure to see you staking out such a prime piece of cyber-real estate. I’ve had the pleasure recently of re-reading some of your old Black Panther comics — the ’70s and the ’80s series. And I’ve got to tell you: as happy as I was as a kid to read these stories that made be THINK, I’m even more delighted as an adult to see h w well they still hold up. Thanks again for all the years of entertainment. I’ve said it to you privately, but I don’t mind repeating publicly: when the final history of comics is written, the Don McGregor chapter can be titled quite succinctly “He Cared.” best, Tom
Gene Colan – 10/05/99
Hi Don, Welcome to cyberspace. Your website looks fabulous. I just want to wish you well and tell you how important you have been to my career. Your beautiful writing marked a turning point, artistically for me. I reached higher than ever before and once havi g done that, I never turned back. The projects we have worked on together remain as some of my fondest memories in my career. Your writing has made an indelible imprint on my mind. Adrienne and I love you. Keep up the great work! your friend forever, Gene
September 5th, 2010
