JB, I've noticed that while you've created a lot of villains over your career, but I haven't noticed very many ones that recur in your work.  A lot of writers keep bringing them back (sometimes to great effect, other times it'd be better if they weren't so indulgent).

For instance, the Master was a great villain, but he was only used twice by you and neither story seemed as "big" as the character could have been (that first story suggested a much grander scope).  Caliber was merely a cameo in both of his appearances, and I don't think you meant to do anything with him.  In Namor, I remember you killing off Desmond Marrs and the Headhunter is also believed dead.  Off hand, I can't remember any of your unique FF villains (there were several) doing much after the first issue/story.

In contrast, you obviously loved some existing villains and used them extensively.

Am I seeing a pattern that doesn't exist, or are there any comments about it?  Please note that while I am very familiar with your Marvel work, I know little about your DC work.  Thanks.

I loved the visual for Sasquatch. One of my favorite pages is the scene in this book where Walter escapes his golden shell. Really showed the sheer size of him.

QUOTE: (It is because of this that, when meeting celebrities, I let it stand at "I enjoy your work", without feeling a need to add qualifiers.)

You've said this before, and I've taken this to heart.

I've met local celebrities, and have simply let it stand at "I enjoy your work/watching you play",

I spotted a local cable TV sports talk show host at the supermarket last summer.

I must have stared at him.  He looked like he simply wanted to pick up some milk and get out of there.

So I remembered your "Off Duty" idea, and smiled without stopping or saying anything to him.

I suspect it springs from people being somewhat in awe, meeting a
celebrity -- even a minor one, like me -- and needing to bring that
celebrity "down" to their level. I have noticed that even those who are
complimentary (excessively so, sometimes) occasionally pepper their
effusions with negative comments. "I love your work -- except CAPTAIN
FONEBONE 347. That really sucked."

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Phil Collins tell a story of meeting Clash drummer Topper Headon, who quickly glanced around to see who else was around before gushing about how much he loved Phil's drumming!