The Captain Jim Zimmerman Award for Best Overall Member Who Most Exemplifies the Spirit of the CCF



"In addition to being one of the friendliest folks around these parts who has been with us from the beginning, he has been an active member of the mod team--keeping this community running smoothly--for most of these past ten years, almost single-handedly keeps the Modern Comics section running with his weekly Off The Racks threads, is friendly, funny, likable, and I'm pretty sure there isn't a single member of this community who has a bad thing to say about the guy. This community absolutely would not be this community without thwhtguardian."




"[His]whose review threads are unrivaled for their uniqueness. Western Team-ups; Jungle Gems or Junk; and the Golden Age Spectre come immediately to mind. Writing an excellent review thread is never easy, but the subjects mw has chosen are not exactly modern or mainstream, so the amount of research and digging he has to do is impressive. And his subjects are just the kinds of off-the-beaten-path topics that true comics aficionados love.

In addition, mw is unfailingly courteous, classy and welcoming to those who respond, add to, or ask questions in those threads.

He brings a rare combination of personalities to the forum: mw has an engineer's dedication to precision and rationality, but also an unabashed affection for this decidedly sloppy and illogical interest of ours."




"he's ever-friendly, level headed, and has a great taste in comics to boot!"




"a tireless crusader for the spirit of community hereabouts, especially obvious this past year in his commitment to bringing members together through Zoom meetings, where he is a much funnier and a skillful host than anyone you'll see on late-night shows.

His posts reflect his common sense, dry humor, passion for comics, and a willingness to disagree without alienating those on the other side of the issue.

Thanks, George!"




"For the great humanity he manifests, both when traveling down the road of a comic lover's memory or when discussing what happens in the world around us. Frank and witty, knowledgeable and compassionate, funny as can be, he's truly a pillar of this community."





"It's long past time he received the recognition he deserves for starting this community and nurturing it during its early days."





"on top of his extremely interesting Tintin and Star Wars threads and his vast knowledge of modern music, {he} is one of the best moderators I have seen on any message board. He’s firm but fair, understanding and rational, and a great member of a fine community." -- Roquefort Raider




"I would also like to nominate Roquefort Raider, who is knowledgeable, perceptive, articulate, assertive, and incisive, but is also unfailingly respectful, gracious, and temperate.

His range is vast. He created a Savage Sword of Conan review thread that is staggeringly thorough and erudite, and can pivot to a heady and equally erudite discussion of economics in the Politics thread, knock you out with Bras d'Orion, and then finish with a flourish anywhere from the Book Review thread to Meanwhile. The guy's like a pitcher with a top-notch, fastball, curve, slider and screwball. (That's really, really good, if you're not a baseball type.)

Vive Roquefort Raider!"

-- Prince Hal




"with all he contributes to so many threads, discussions and ideas." -- hondobrode




"To me the heart and soul of this community is the heart and soul of the last one. We all knew this crazy experiment was working when Classic Comics Christmas came long. He's treated us to Lash House and the Guide to Earth-2, and I suspect his very presence brought over several others. Wherever Kurt went, was a place people could be confident that Classics Community would go." -- coke & comics




"A great friend and leader who is sorely missed, but never forgotten" -- shaxper