I wouldn't care if my hero turned out to be an asshole.

Then again, think about what I do to assholes.

@nszerdy: Is it Neil Adams

All my heroes are either already dead, or certainly too honest to be snobby.

@CaioTrubat: Obviously you've never met a Howard Stern fan from the 90s

@Gambit1024: Definitely NOT ALEX ROSS---Alex was fantastic when I met him in Orlando, FL! I actually found a comic shop in Chicago that he gets his books from and just because he is amazing--he signs all his issues for free on the shelves! How awesome is that!? He does really well for himself without screw everyone over--for a profile view of Batman's face---I call it stamp art--cuz you can tell he (NOT ALEX ROSS) just draws the same thing over and over! Oh yeah, that shows so much love for your work--BARF! Sorry, going off on a tangent!---take it easy man, thanks for posting--and It's not Alex Ross, Carmine Infantino, Tim Sale, Darwyn Cooke, Dan Panosian, Todd McFarlane, Sheldon Moldoff, Bob Layton, Chuck Dixon, Joe Sinnott, Graham Nolan, George Perez, Mark Waid, Steve Englehart, Tim Townsend, Chris Bachalo, Nick Cardy, Stan Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Jurgens, Dennis O' Neil, Mark Texeira, or Mike Deodato Jr. To name a few!

Can you say that it wasn't Alex Ross? That'd make me feel better.

My favorite artist is dead, and from what I understand, he was a really nice guy.

@PowerHerc: Sorry about your loss dude, my dad is my hero too! This post was started to open eyes to the realization that hero's outside the family--aren't always who you expect them to be. A lot of them are still good, terrific people, while others are not and can't live up to expectations. People put WAY toooo much emphasis on Celebrities etc. This was just one case where it didn't turn out as I expected.

@kfhrfdu_89_76k: Sweet post post! I'll totally read it!

@joshmightbe said:

@CaioTrubat said:

There is nothing wrong in work for money. A man has to eat after all.

It would be really bad if your hero turn out to be a insufferable asshole.

Unless he was your hero for being an insufferable asshole, in which case you knew what you were getting into

That's why I like my hero, and I can see him any time I want. I just need a mirror.

@joshmightbe said:

@CaioTrubat said:

There is nothing wrong in work for money. A man has to eat after all.

It would be really bad if your hero turn out to be a insufferable asshole.

Unless he was your hero for being an insufferable asshole, in which case you knew what you were getting into

I don't see why people would like him for being a insufferable asshole in the first place.

@CaioTrubat said:

There is nothing wrong in work for money. A man has to eat after all.

It would be really bad if your hero turn out to be a insufferable asshole.

Unless he was your hero for being an insufferable asshole, in which case you knew what you were getting into

Don't meet your "Hero," huh?

I knew mine my whole life, I loved him the whole time and I love him still. He was my father.

I lost him a couple of years ago and I miss him mightily right til this very day.

@Imagine_Man15: Dannnnnnnnnnnnnnng! I met him once-but it was brief and he didn't say much! I asked Dan Panosian what his opinion was of him--and he tactfully said some things that hinted what he thought of him--but he didn't outwardly admit to anything negative.

@nickthedevil: Todd McFarlane is great to fans---you can also mail him comics to get signed (he signs 3 max) and it takes nearly a year to get them back--but he still does!

@ShootingNova: I'll give you a hint--his initials are NA

@god_spawn: haha--what about God Capullo!? He's the best with fans--I have ever met! He stands up and shakes everyones hand--he'll do a free headsketch--and he hands out 200 prints to the first people in line! How badass is that?

@nickthedevil said:

Although, I did geek out when I met Godd Mcfarlane....

Fixed

So, who was it?

A hero is not the one who inspires you; its his/her work/deeds/actions/beliefs that do.

I have no heroes, I feel no admiration for real people, just the idea behind them.

Although, I did geek out when I met Todd Mcfarlane....

The man gives me his art work and stories, I give him my money. I guess for others that's not enough, but I'm happy where I am.

@YourNeighborhoodComicGeek: I've always tried to support Liefeld in the past... he's never been a good artist and his writing leaves something to be desired, but the guy has contributed so much to the industry that I've always felt he deserved more credit that he gets. However, upon seeing his behavior recently and realizing that he's a complete jackass, I will no longer make any effort to defend the man. It's one thing to lack talent... its another thing entirely to lack talent and then bash those who do.

@YourNeighborhoodComicGeek: He's a horrible artist anyways---Did you meet him!?

I wonder who that artist is...

However, I do know that recently, Rob Liefeld is a complete d0uche.

"Be water my friend"

@nszerdy said:

@CaioTrubat: I hear ya, and I will say he wasn't an A$$hole but compared to other greats I have met--he seemed more into making money. I tried to compliment him and tell him how much his stuff meant to me and he was like--"Thanks, I have this art book with a sketch for $80.00."

That is good though. Its even more shocking if the guy you used admire turn out to be a hypocritical asshole. Trust me I know.

@CaioTrubat: I hear ya, and I will say he wasn't an A$$hole but compared to other greats I have met--he seemed more into making money. I tried to compliment him and tell him how much his stuff meant to me and he was like--"Thanks, I have this art book with a sketch for $80.00."

There is nothing wrong in work for money. A man has to eat after all.

It would be really bad if your hero turn out to be a insufferable asshole.