The comics side of Michael Jackson
Here's a side of the late pop king Michael Jackson that you might not have heard about: He was a huge fan of comic book heroes. A 2009 catalog from Julien's Auctions -- "King of Pop: A Once in a Lifetime Public Exhibition Featuring Property From the Life and Career of Michael Jackson and Neverland Ranch" -- has an amazing array of items. Included are lifesize costumes, statues, photos and artwork of Batman, Superman, Captain America, the Hulk and Spiderman. Makes for some interesting browsing.
Jackson could have had an even bigger impact in the world of comics. According to an 2005 article in The Comics Journal, he once met with Stan Lee and Peter Paul to discussed the possibility of buying Marvel Comics. But the deal never happened.
p.s. My favorite songs (split between the J5 and later works): "I Want You Back" and "Billie Jean".
Comments
Sorry but I have no respect for a Sex Offender!!!
(For the record, Jackson was tried in 2005 on charges of child molestation and found not guilty. But his reputation never fully recovered. -- Dave)
Posted by: Rich | June 26, 2009 12:39 AM
Dave,
Hmmmm...so, by your own admission, he was found not guilty. But in your myopic world, he's still a criminal? Shame on you, you hypocrite. You're a sad, sad person.
(I wasn't giving a personal opinion or judging him. But it's clear that his reputation suffered despite being acquitted. -- Dave)
Posted by: Dee | June 26, 2009 9:38 AM
My favorites: "Man in the Mirror" and "Black and White."
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | June 26, 2009 9:49 AM