I first beheld comics 'round age six, when I bought a Spider-Man book at a yard sale. Over four decades later, I still
have it. Steve Ditko did the artwork, and I remain a forever fan. There was another guy, Jack Kirby, whose genius as an
artist/storyteller sealed the deal, and made me want to be part of it. In striving to meet Silver Age standards, the
challenge for today's producers of comic books readily appears insurmountable. Perhaps the best thing is simply try
to give back some of what we've received.