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Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal: Nov. 4, 2009: Super Satan
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@Suntimes RT @Ihnatko: ...as usual, @evanier has a fine remembrance of Sheldon Dorf: http://bit.ly/2X5gpJ 17 days ago |
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@craignewman Yup...as usual, @evanier has a fine remembrance: http://bit.ly/2X5gpJ 17 days ago |
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Shel Dorf, founder of Comic-Con, died today (via @davidnett @AllenVarney) http://bit.ly/2X5gpJ 18 days ago |
Comics A.M. | The comics Internet in two minutes
Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources - Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment —
... Mark Evanier, of course, has a nice tribute to Dorf peppered with memories dating back to before that first convention. There's also an extensive ...
Comics A.M. - The Comics Internet in 2 Minutes
Comic Book Resources —
... fans, organized first Golden State Comic Con, held Aug. 1-3, 1970, at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Dorf served as president, or chairman, of the convention until the mid-1980s, stepping away just as the annual event was becoming a national stage for pop culture. Dorf reportedly struggled with diabetes for years, gradually losing mobility and vision. He entered Sharp Memorial Hospital in 2008 and never left. His brother Michael was with him when he died. Mark Evanier, of course, has a nice tribute to Dorf peppered with memories dating back to before that first convention. There's ...
Nov. 4, 2009: Super Satan
Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal —
... at the age of 76, from diabetes-related complications. Mark Evanier offers an eulogy. Funeral services will take place at San Diego’s Home of Peace Cemetery on 3668 Imperial Avenue — those who knew and worked with Dorf are encouraged to attend. ...
RIP Shel Dorf
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... Growing up in Detroit, the young Dorf organized fan gatherings and conventions, including the “Triple Fan Fest”, an interest he took with him when he moved to California in the late Sixties. Together with Ken Krueger and other enthusiasts, Dorf put on what become the mighty San DIego Comic-Con. As Mark Evanier writes in a personal reminiscence: ...
