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Did you see a moose out west?

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I did NOT. I saw Bison though, so that was cool I guess

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

But I bet that one foot is super ripped now from all that exercise.

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yeah it's got a total five pack now (one for each toe)

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Wow, great job Chip, I am amazed that you managed to survive that large a cross country trip and not fall to little itty bitty Canadian dinosaur pieces by journey’s end. Color me impressed.

Of the ten points you listed, 6 is by far my favorite, and one I will hold you to WHEN you make it states side eventually. Believe it or not, despite how vicious we Yankees can get over comic opinions, we are actually a very welcoming people and would mostly prefer having a good time talking and chatting up nerd stuff (comics or manga of course).

Also there is no problems about taking precautions when it comes to ones health. Gerry Dugan at Mecgaon this year was masked up and He and I still have a lovely conversation about this year’s Hellfire gala for the x-books. ...Big things coming everyone’s way this July!

Finally, and again, kudos for making it all the way through your entire trip Chip. Maybe one day you might get the chance to do the same here in the good old states. when things work out that way of course..maybe...hopefully...begging really...

Now take yourself a super Power Nap when you get a chance and HIT. THOSE. DEADLINES!!!

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Ha! Thanks, man! I would LOVE to do a proper road trip through the States!

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If you ever make your way down to America’s armpit (Florida) you gotta come to a place called Past Present Future Comics in West Palm Beach!

They’ve been here in business for over thirty years! That’s like, ancient!!! Plus, they host signings for various creators of all kinds all the time! Writers, artists, actors--the whole nine yards!

It’s a neat spot!

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

If you get around to such a trip, come by the eastern shore and check out our little neck of the wood. If u come down in the spring you can hit up the Arts and Crafts festival they have here during that time of year. It’s a heck of a show. And our LCS is freaking awesome!

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By the way chip, I figure since you had been working close with Jason Aaron with ur DD run and His Punisher series, you might be able to help me out with something. Did I hear correctly, did Marvel officially retire the character of the Punisher? Cause that, if true, is as big a bummer for me as when they retired classic Nick Fury for JR.

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I have no idea! To be perfectly honest I haven't been part of those discussions for a long time now. But, even if they did shelve the character, nothing is forever in comics.

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I will say though that I think the character works much better as someone who pops up in other titles rather than having their own title, for a variety of reasons. The exception being Jason's latest series which feels like a perfect final statement on Frank Castle as a primary character.

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Ain’t that the gospel truth. Anyways thanks, figured I would ask on the off chance you heard something or not.

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

You were so funny and kind. It was an honest pleasure to meet you

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Patrick! The pleasure was truly mine! And thanks so much for the amazing art!

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it! And thank you for inspiring it as well as several other of my creative endeavors. Hope to do it again sometime

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

I'm glad you chose to wear a mask, and I'm glad people were decent about it. I enjoy your work. I hope you get some rest,

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Thanks Miles!

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It was so great seeing you!

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Same! A real highlight of the trip!

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dear chip,

you are smart-hot!

love,

myq

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but i wanna be hot-hot

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i can go as far as offering you "FEELING hot hot hot" a la the song by the merrymen!

deal?

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Glad you’re also be and brilliant and kind round up ... Wait, did you say you exercise? Also! Odelay and Mutations also works when driving the 90 from NYC to Montreal.

Thank you for making Daredevil sexy again? Or for Charlie Cox making DD sexy again and you giving him a hot beard and I don’t just mean Elektra.

Also my son is very concerned about Batman’s robot hand and all I can tell him is it worked out OK for Luke Skywalker. And glad to see that slacker Henderson is back for some Bat/Cat action!

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please tell your son that the robot hand is cool and can shoot smoke and stuff!!!

and my GOD Mike just keeps getting better and better

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

He’s so damn good I got sweet-talked into his Kickstarter!

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Ha! Excellent

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And sorry for mangling that first sentence. Should read: Glad your back and what a brilliant and kind roundup ...

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

glad to see you made it back in one albeit larger piece!!!

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Yay! Congratulations surviving on your Canadian conquest, Chip. That’s awesome you met so many new readers. Petal to the poutine! Pretty please come to the States, so I can thank you in person for finally making me love Daredevil and Howard The Duck. Sending you Eisner win vibes.

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san francisco would be so lucky to welcome a chip zdarsky. tho i did hear that a chip zadarsky was recently in town!

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