Of course, you probably know by now that Michael Jackson died yesterday. What
you may not know is that he was a Harvey Comics fan.

Mark Evanier recollects his encounter with the "King of Pop" on his website
www.newsfromme.com

Here is the excerpt:

"I had been hired to create and develop the proposed cartoon show because, among
other reasons, Michael had expressed some affection for the Richie Rich cartoon
show, which I'd story-edited. On the grounds of his mansion, after showing me
his llama and some small amusement park rides, he turned to me and said, "I love
Richie Rich."

I said the same thing you'd say to the guy. I said, "Michael, you are Richie
Rich."

He had an odd look on his face. There was always, by then, an odd look at his
face but this particular one looked like it came from his brain and not from a
surgeon. Then he grinned and said, "Thank you." That's the Michael Jackson I'd
like to remember. I wish it could have stopped there."

To read the full article, go to:
http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2009_06_25.html#017339

-Moderator Mark.