Embarassed to admit this, but I NEED HELP!
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My name is Michael Mantlo, and as embarrassing and humiliating as it is for me to admit, ~I~ am in need of some serious assistance.
I think most of you know who my big brother is, but I need everyone to understand that THIS campaign has NOTHING to do with Bill Mantlo. And despite the misguided and/or misinformed writings in several online forums, his financial situation is firmly secure. Some have questioned why I mention Bill here. Well, first and foremost is the fact that he's my brother, and I love him dearly.
But my personal circle of friends is very limited, so I have specifically reached out to the many friends and relationships I've made in the comics community over the past 3 decades through social media. I thought my original post made that clear, but it looks like there may have been some confusion. If that is the case, I sincerely apologize.
Bill, himself, is OK, well cared for, and thanks to MARVEL he will continue to be sufficiently and fairly compensated for the outstanding work that he did. MARVEL has been wonderful to Bill, treating him with the utmost compassion and respect. And the outpouring of support from all of YOU has been amazing!
As for me, being retired and living on a fixed income, I find myself in a nightmarish predicament. I am nearly $100,000 in debt, and can see no viable way out of this black hole. I have never been one to beg, and I'm having to swallow hard on my pride here, but if any of you can find it in your hearts to HELP ME, I would be eternally grateful.
I will continue to carry the torch for Bill's legacy for as long as I am able, and I want to thank each and every one of you that stepped up and helped Bill when HE needed it.
At this point in time, it is ~ME~ that needs your help.
I thank each and every one of you, and am forever in your debt.
My name is Michael Mantlo, and as embarrassing and humiliating as it is for me to admit, ~I~ am in need of some serious assistance.
I think most of you know who my big brother is, but I need everyone to understand that THIS campaign has NOTHING to do with Bill Mantlo. And despite the misguided and/or misinformed writings in several online forums, his financial situation is firmly secure. Some have questioned why I mention Bill here. Well, first and foremost is the fact that he's my brother, and I love him dearly.
But my personal circle of friends is very limited, so I have specifically reached out to the many friends and relationships I've made in the comics community over the past 3 decades through social media. I thought my original post made that clear, but it looks like there may have been some confusion. If that is the case, I sincerely apologize.
Bill, himself, is OK, well cared for, and thanks to MARVEL he will continue to be sufficiently and fairly compensated for the outstanding work that he did. MARVEL has been wonderful to Bill, treating him with the utmost compassion and respect. And the outpouring of support from all of YOU has been amazing!
As for me, being retired and living on a fixed income, I find myself in a nightmarish predicament. I am nearly $100,000 in debt, and can see no viable way out of this black hole. I have never been one to beg, and I'm having to swallow hard on my pride here, but if any of you can find it in your hearts to HELP ME, I would be eternally grateful.
I will continue to carry the torch for Bill's legacy for as long as I am able, and I want to thank each and every one of you that stepped up and helped Bill when HE needed it.
At this point in time, it is ~ME~ that needs your help.
I thank each and every one of you, and am forever in your debt.
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Michael Mantlo
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Laurel, DE