I would like to have a word with Kevin Maguire

I have always wanted to speak with artist Kevin Maguire. I have questions to ask him about one particular cover he drew. That would be the cover to Justice League America #28:




In particular, I would like to ask him about one specific part of the cover:

Why would I want to ask him about this character? Because at the time this book came out, that character looked exactly like me. EXACTLY!

Let’s check them off:

•Goofy Haircut? CHECK!
•Square & Nerdy Glasses? CHECK!
•Batman T-Shirt? CHECK!
•Penchant for wearing sweatpants in public? CHECK!
•Hi-Top, No Name Sneakers, Untied? CHECK!
•Penchant for eating Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches? CHECK!

The only thing that was not an exact duplicate of me at this time of my life was the exposed midriff. I knew how fat I was and always kept that part securely covered.

So, I wanted to ask Kevin if he was living in Northeast Pennsylvania at that time and somehow saw me on his travels. Because that resemblance was quite uncanny. I was afraid to leave the house for weeks because I was afraid I’d be put on another comic cover!