Long before I worked with or beside either of these guys as a comics professional, I interacted with them both in the role of annoying fan with a sketchbook. So to annoy them even further, I present two sketches I got from today’s birthday boys long ago and far away.

First up, a drawing by Neal Adams done at a July 4th Seuling con during those much more innocent days before he started charging $10.00 per sketch in ’72 or so. (And who knows what he’s charging now!)

Next, a sketch from Len Wein—yes, Len Wein, who most of you probably know as a writer only—of a character he’d created. This one was done by my then-future boss at the same 1971 con at which I also got this Alan Weiss/Gerry Conway creation.

Hmmm … based on those dates, I guess I’m not just telling you all that they’re old—but that I’m getting up there, too!

Happy birthday, guys!