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Erich Mees
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Lifelong comic collector. Posting signed comics and convention sketches from my collection every day, until I run out of books or lose focus.
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Signed photos of the day: Many years back, I wrote to Tom Poston through his representation and asked if I could send some lobby cards from the movie "Zotz!" for him to sign. He not only agreed, he also sent a headshot and wrote little gags on each card. (Last card in comments.)
A black-and-white headshot photograph of Tom Poston. The photo is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "Erich: I'll see you this season on 'Grace' again. I'll wave. Tom Poston." A color lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston looking at the magic medallion at the breakfast table, with Zeme North also sitting at the table. The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "'Zotz!' Sounds like a breakfast cereal -- Tom Poston." A lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston being abducted by enemy agents and staring agog at his bald captor (Phil Arnold). The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "The first bald-headed man I ever saw -- Tom Poston." A lobby card from the movie "Zotz!", showing Tom Poston standing in a military office, surrounded by uniformed officers. The card is autographed by Poston, signed with the inscription "Okay!! Who stole my watch? -- Tom Poston."
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Signed comic of the day: The graphic novel It's Lonely At the Centre of the Earth signed by @zoethorogood.bsky.social, with an original sketch on a blank page inside the book.
The title page of the graphic novel It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, with an image showing several different self-portrait aspects of writer/artist Zoe Thorogood. The page is autographed by Thorogood, with a small remark drawing. of the masked aspect. An interior page from "It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth," blank except for the title "It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood and -- (your name here)." On the blank page, Thorogood has drawn a self-portrait head sketch.
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Robert Picardo, signed when he was a guest at DragonCon.
A color photograph of Robert Picardo in costume as The Doctor from "Star Trek: Voyager." The photo is autographed by Picardo, signed with the inscription "To Erich: R. Picardo."
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Signed comics of the day: Hopster's Tracks #1 & #2 signed by Stephanie Gladden.
The cover of Hopster's Tracks #1; the image shows three cartoony anthropomorphic characters (the kangaroo Melba, the wolf Jake, and Jake's daughter Spence) riding in a motorcycle with a sidecar, with Jake and Spence looking enthusiastic and Melba looking apprehensive. The cover is autographed by writer/artist Stephanie Gladden. The cover of Hopster's Tracks #2; the cover shows the wolf Jake standing outside a used-car lot holding a protest sign reading "Alky's Sells Lemons." Behind him, the rabbit Alky is standing in the used-car lot, looking furious as Jake sticks his tongue out at Alky. The cover is autographed by writer/artist Stephanie Gladden.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: James Phelps & Oliver Phelps, signed when they were guests at DragonCon.
A color photograph of James Phelps and Oliver Phelps in costume as Fred & George Weasley from "Harry Potter." The photo is autographed by both brothers, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Nice to meet you, Best Wishes, James Phelps & O. Phelps."
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1 signed by Mike Grell & Lurene Haines.
The title page of Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1, with this issue's title "The Hunters" against a gray background. The page is autographed by writer/artist Mike Grell and colorist Lurene Haines.
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Autographed photos of the day: From when Lori Petty was a guest at DragonCon, a Tank Girl photo and a Polaroid taken of us together at her table.
A color photograph of Jeff Kober and Lori Petty in costume and make-up as Booga and Tank Girl from "Tank Girl." The photo is autographed by Petty, signed with the inscription "Tank Girl, 2 Erich, Lori Petty." A Polaroid photo of me with Lori Petty at her table at DragonCon, inserted into a card. The photo/card is autographed by Petty, signed with the inscription "2 Erich, Lori Petty, Tank Girl."
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Fables #150 signed by Bill Willingham, @aaronalexovich.bsky.social, @geneha.com, and David @mouseguard.bsky.social Petersen.
The opening page of Fables #150, with a coat-of-arms symbol and an introduction to the "Farewell" anthology series finale. The page is autographed by writer Bill Willingham. The one-page story "The Summer Prophecy" from Fables #150; the page shows Therese Wolf riding in her living toy boat, reflecting on her misdeeds. The page is autographed by artist Aaron Alexovich. The first page of the story "The Last Lake Story" in Fables #150; the page shows the Lady of the Lake, sword in hand, being startled by a dragon leaping towards her. The page is autographed by artist Gene Ha. The opening page of the story "The Last Clara Story" from Fables #150. The page shows the raven Clara delivering a message to the nest of Grimble (a former troll transformed into a bird in a past issue). The page is autographed by artist David Petersen.
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Sean Pertwee, signed when he was a guest at WizardWorld Chicago.
A color photograph of Sean Pertwee in costume as Alfred Pennyworth from "Gotham." The photo is autographed by Pertwee, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Best, Sean Pertwee 'Alfred.'"
November 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Eclipse Magazine #4 signed by Carl Potts.
The cover of Eclipse Magazine #4; the image shows an underwater view of a mermaid lounging on a coral reef, with the top of her head emerging from the water's surface, and several fish swimming by. The cover is autographed by artist Carl Potts.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Jon Pertwee, signed at a 1980s Dr. Who tour. (While my previously-posted autograph from Rita Moreno on a cruise vacation was my first celebrity autograph, this is the first autograph I ever got at a convention.)
A black-and-white headshot photograph of Jon Pertwee. The photo is autographed by Pertwee, signed with the inscription "To Erich--a fella. Jon Pertwee, Doc 3."
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Defenders #1 signed by Steve Englehart (signed at this year's DragonCon).
The cover of Defenders #1; the image shows the Hulk and Dr. Strange looking down from a rocky precipice, while down below Namor is lying on a stone altar, with a robed figure standing over him with a knife. The smoke from a nearby brazier forms the image of two winged, demonic-looking beings. The robed figure declares "Tonight, Namor...you DIE!" A caption reads "My Name Is Necrodamus, and -- I SLAY BY THE STARS!" The cover is autographed by writer Steve Englehart.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: An MST3K postcard signed by @maryjopehl.bsky.social.
A postcard with a color photograph of Mary Jo Pehl in costume as Pearl Forrester from MST3K. The card is autographed by Pehl.
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Classics Illustrated: Cyrano de Bergerac signed by Peter David.
The opening page of Classics Illustrated: Cyrano de Bergerac. The scene shows Cyrano (hidden so that we only see his shadow and hands) seeing a theatrical placard announcing a performance by the actor Montfleury; Cyrano uses his sword to take down the poster, then replaces it with one promoting himself. The page is autographed by adaptation scripter Peter David.
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Butch Patrick, signed when he was a guest at the 2023 ATL Comic Convention.
A black-and-white photograph of Butch Patrick in costume and make-up as Eddie Munster, holding a werewolf doll. The photo is autographed by Patrick, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Butch Patrick 'Eddie.'"
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Signed comic of the day: The 4-issue mini-series Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities #1-4 signed by @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social.
The cover of Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities #1; the cover shows Billy the Kid in a traditional gunslinger outfit, standing in front of a wall with various "freak-show" posters plastered on it (including such attractions as a "Human Spider," an "Alligator Man," and a tattooed woman). The cover is autographed by writer/cover artist Eric Powell. The cover of Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities #2; the cover shows a surreal collage of Billy the Kid standing with gun in hand, a young girl with blank-white eyes staring out of a window, and a background of disembodied eyes and mouths. The cover is autographed by writer/cover artist Eric Powell. The cover of Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities #3; the cover shows a close-up of a sinister-looking face, surrounded by a background of distorted eyes and mouths. The cover is autographed by writer/cover artist Eric Powell. The cover of Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities #4; the cover shows Billy the Kid standing with gun in hand, with a background showing three faces (a beautiful woman, an angry-looking man with a handlebar mustache, and a man with reptilian-looking scaly skin) and distorted cloud-like skull faces. The cover is autographed by writer/cover artist Eric Powell.
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Trina Parks, signed at this year's @monsteramacon.bsky.social.
A color photograph of Trina Parks in costume as "Thumper" from "Diamonds Are Forever," fighting Sean Connery. The photo is autographed by Parks, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Trina Parks, 'Thumper.'"
November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Amazing Spider-Man #33 signed by Stan Lee.
The iconic cover of Amazing Spider-Man #33, showing Spider-Man pinned under a heavy piece of machinery as water flows down and floods the room. The cover is autographed by Stan Lee.
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: Betsy Palmer, signed when she was a guest at DragonCon.
A black-and-white photograph of Betsy Palmer in costume in a military uniform from the film "Mister Roberts." The photo is autographed by Palmer, signed with the inscription "Erich, Lovingly, 'Nurse' Betsy Palmer."
November 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Xxxenophile #7 signed by @thephilfoglio.bsky.social.
The inside front cover of Xxxenophile #7, containing the issue's credits and indicia. The frontispiece illustration shows a woman in a "fan dancing" pose, but with a twist; the woman is fully clothed in an elaborate head-to-toe costume, but in the areas where she is holding two hand-fans in front of her body, the fans render the clothes beneath them invisible, revealing her breasts and butt. The page is autographed by writer/artist Phil Foglio (though his signature is barely visible in this scan).
November 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Autographed photos of the day: Two signed photos of Bettie Page. I can't recall whether these were offered through the Bud Plant Catalogue or through another mail-order promotion, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity.
A black-and-white photograph of Bettie Page posing in a leopard-pattern dress. The photo is autographed by Page. A black-and-white photograph of Bettie Page posing topless. The photo is autographed by Page.
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Wonder Woman #274 signed by Jose Delbo.
The cover of Wonder Woman #274; the cover image shows Kobra (with his face mostly hidden in shadow) at a computer keyboard, with an image on the screen of Wonder Woman lifting a boat out of the water. In the background, the new Cheetah (Deborah Domaine) is standing in a column of light. A circular inset panel shows Power Girl and Huntress charging into action. The cover is autographed by artist Jose Delbo.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Autographed photos of the day: Two pictures signed by Rena Owen when she was a guest at DragonCon, one photo purchased from her table, and a Polaroid of her with me taken when I bought the first photo.
A color photograph of Rena Owen; the photo is autographed by Owen, signed with the inscription "To Erich with my love! Rena Owen." A Polaroid photo of me with Rena Owen at DragonCon; the photo is autographed by Owen, signed with the inscription "To Erich with love, Rena Owen."
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Signed comic of the day: Uncanny X-Men #210 (the start of the Mutant Massacre storyline) signed by Chris Claremont.
The opening page of Uncanny X-Men #210; the splash page shows Richard Salmons, a young man in a Hellfire Club soldier's uniform, being struck in the back by one of Harpoon's energy-spears, while the rainbow-skinned Morlock Tommy looks on in shock. The page is autographed by writer Chris Claremont.
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Autographed photo of the day: A still from "Beauty & the Beast" signed by Belle's voice actress Paige O'Hara.
A still from the animated film "Beauty and the Beast" showing Belle looking on with annoyance as the sneering Gaston holds a book open sideways. The photo is autographed by voice actress Paige O'Hara, signed with the inscription "To Erich, Love, Paige O'Hara 'Belle.'"
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM