Sense of Wonder

Bill Schelly shares his compelling journey from growing up as a gay comic book fan in the 1960s to building a distinguished fifty-year career in comics, highlighting how fandom provided a safe space and creative inspiration. He reflects on his personal life, including coming out during a time of misunderstanding, experiencing the AIDS epidemic, and finding love and family, all while engaging with iconic figures in the comic book industry. This story offers an insider’s view of the transformative decades of comic book history and the power of fandom to shape lives.