Comments on: EMERGENCY BRAIN SURGERY March 23, 2012

By: Wesley Stephen Reynolds

Wesley Stephen Reynolds — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:56:59 +0000

S.Clay Wilson, I’m in hopes this finds you well. I would like to thank you for your inspiration. I too purchased a stack of underground comix as a youngster (14 yrs old) in a head shop in Old Town section of Chicago. I’ve spent endless hours drawing with pen and ink. I had dreams of being an illustrator. I wish there was a happy ending to that story but there is not. I still have that stack of 25 cent comix, dog eared an yellowed. I still make reference to Star Eyed Stella, Checkered Demon, and Captain Piss Gums. Get Well my friend I’ve never met. I love the picture of you with my other heros Crumb, Spain, and Paul Mavrides. Your Truly Wes Reynolds

By: David J Hawk

David J Hawk — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:16:40 +0000

Mr Wilson, sorry to hear you got jacked up like that. Where’s the Checkered Demon when ya need him anyway? I’ve been reading your work since the 1970’s (ZAP comix) and been a huge Checks fan since grade school so I wanted to thank you for all the inspiration and wish you a speedy recovery. Take care, party on and enjoy all those fine hospital meds while you are laid up. Then bring back Checks and have him eviscerate the asshole who messed with you in a new comic that will immortalize that bag of shit for all time for the rat bastard he is. Also I hope the surgery goes well and if you need a new brain let me know, I never use mine anyway I’d be happy to donate it to such a worthy cause. Happy Birthday dude, we love you!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:30:35 +0000

I have loved S.Clay’s work for two-thirds of my life, since I was 16 years old. I’ve always loved his wicked sense of humour, lack of pretense (and modesty!) and just absolute lunacy. S. Clay, get better soon, we wish you all the best in the world! Happy birthday and keep on going!
Nice day for something.

By: Rex Butters

Rex Butters — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:25:43 +0000

Wilson!
Happy Birthday. I just today realized it’s been awfully quiet from you, and I googled and I’m just now getting this whole update. Best and blessings on you and Lorraine. In the 80’s, friends & I would close Dick’s and walk you home, you not so sharp by that point, but always entertaining. Last saw you at Hi De Ho in Santa Monica, where you generously posed flipping me off in 3D. Exquisite body of work, exquisite mind. Good luck to you both, Happy Birthday.

By: clamflats

clamflats — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:55:02 +0000

Happy birthday and thanks for showing all of us new worlds with your art!

By: Bri

Bri — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:17:25 +0000

I hope you have the happiest of birthdays and improved health. Your art has influenced me to feel less repressed, I don’t feel as trapped as I once was. Cheers.

By: Stella Waldvogel

Stella Waldvogel — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:30:34 +0000

Loren MacGregor’s right – in a fair world, he’d be all set. Best artist ever, as far as I’m concerned. Humanity is pretty much the way he drew it, with a few exceptions and you’re one of them, Lorraine. I can only aspire to your level of dedication if I ever find myself in a similar situation. He doesn’t have the financial wherewithal he deserves but he’s got you, and I’m sure that’s why he’s still here. Thanks so much.

By: Mike Giampaolo

Mike Giampaolo — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:38:33 +0000

I hope this gets through…and wish you a great 4th of July. Checking in to see how Mr. Wilson is doing and hope your doing fine. There’s several of us that I know of in Abington, MA that have followed the Checkered Demon for years. He has brought us great joy and even now in my 50’s if we all got together we’d be rolling on the floor in hysterics. One of my friends brother met S. Clay ten years or so ago in Vegas and got an autograph in the compilation TPB for him. We were so jealous! But, none of us deserved it more than him because he turned us on to Chex and I gotta admit the dude resembles the Demon. I really haveta get those checkered trousers made! We wish you good health and that S.Clay is recovering well from his recent surgery.

By: Kurt Reimer

Kurt Reimer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:24:23 +0000

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

By: Loren MacGregor

Loren MacGregor — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:54:28 +0000

I have nothing but fond — if, on occasion, bizarre memories of S. Clay Wilson. He startled me on more than one occasion by recognizing me before I recognized him, and playing small practical jokes therefore. All the free-wheeling, incredible artists who helped drive the underground comix movement and propel the endless invention and in-your-face bravado of those days should be living in style and comfort, not the least of whom should be S. Clay. I’m glad to hear that you continue to do well. I’m also glad, good lady, that you got a chance to see the Guggenheim exhibit.