Mark your calendars: AVL Fanaticon coming May 15

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   Gilbert F. January 21, 2011

   Yeah, so, is Dennis W. Howard deceased???? I can't find any info on the guy anywhere! I agree with Ricky, though: D.W. could be a royal pain in the rear on any given day. SO puffed up with self-importance! Still, it was through him that I obtained my complete run of "The Occult Files of Dr. Spektor," which is my favorite series of all time.

   Anyone remember when he had "Super Giant" located on Merrimon Ave. near The Hop? Those were the days! Remember that strange little woman who worked for him back then? When was that, 1984 or so????

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   Ricky Party March 22, 2010

   God, I hated Super Giant.

   "No Thumbing Please!"

   No disrespect to the deceased, but that guy acted like his customers were handling fragile relics from the 15th Century rather than mass-produced pieces of paper held together by three staples. Went there once as a kid when it was on Tunnel Road and never went back.

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   Witt M. November 14, 2009

   SKYCON was the name of a few of the comic conventions in Asheville in the early 80’s, but I don’t think D.W. was solely responsible for them. Also, I don’t know if D.W.’s absence is due to "arrogance" or the fact that the guy is deceased. Is he still alive? I remember him as being a heavy smoker….

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   Brett October 8, 2009

   Yes. D.W. Howard is missed. Just another example of arrogance run rampant in our fair city.

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   Ralph Roberts October 6, 2009

   That’s a pretty insulting poster! I’ve been going to comic and SF conventions in Asheville since the 1970s. Yes, I remember D.W. Howard and his SuperGiant events and others as well.

   These people owe Asheville fandom in general and all those who have put on conventions here over the years specifically a sincere and public apology.

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   No One In Particular October 6, 2009

   I was thinking the same thing. Yes, I went to several of the Super Giant shows. They were small, but usually interesting. I miss the Super Giant store…

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   Brett October 6, 2009

   This is not "Asheville’s First Comic / Art Convention". Anybody remember D.W. Howard and his SuperGiant comics events ?

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   Michael October 5, 2009

   Wow… I’m so excited! Does anyone know if there’s going to be any good speakers or artists there? I think Asheville is perfect for a Comicon event.

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