This pic of the Romita's and I was taken over 10 years ago at a show in Pasadena.
I put the suit on to play a joke on some friends at the show to see if they would recognize me and say nice or nasty things about me.... As I remember none of them realized it was me and all were very complimentary. The best part was fooling artist friend Jeff Johnson [link] and the other artist around him.
I asked him in my normal voice..."Is David Williams here?" He said "He was here a few minutes ago...he should be back soon....By the way I dig the suit." I said "Thanks...I'm a huge fan of his work and yours, and I like to draw also."
Jeff replied "Yea? Thanks. Dave is a great artist and a cool guy to meet.... So you said you do art?"
I smile under my mask with a devilish grin.... I said "YES!...Can I draw something for you real quick while I wait for David to come back?"
Jeff said "Sure why not." As I hunch over the table and grab the nearest sharpie and blank piece of paper...I start drawing whatever superhero pops into my head...
A small crowd gathers as Jeff is being a little impressed by what Spy-D can do with a pen and paper....
so I finish the drawing and I turn it towards Jeff and he said... "Wow! Not bad for a guy in a mask,but you forgot to sign it..."
My devilish grin widens as Jeff and the small crowd of onlookers watch as I sign the piece..."To my buddy Jeff, from...
DAVID WILLIAMS."
Jeff and the gang had a good laugh that day. Hope you guys do too.