Comments on: Carla and Lance Hoffman badly injured in fire

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by: Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Dec. 18, 2008: Reasons for concern

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:46:52 +0000

[…] [Top Story] Carla and Lance Hoffman update Link: The Beat […]

by: Jason McComb

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:26:34 +0000

I am Carla’s brother. I live in South San Francisco and commute to Orange, CA where the UCI Burn Center is. I just got back from visiting them yesterday, and I am happy to report that they are both out of danger and have begun the hard tasks of rehabilitation from both the smoke inhalation and burns. Burns require daily cleaning and the ‘hydrotherapy’ is taxing and painful. Carla is able to talk and is walking a little, and we hope that Lance is not far behind.

Fortunately, UCI is a top facility and even the nursing staff has decades of burn treatment experience. As far as bad situations go, its the best it can be right now.

So, at this time, anything that can be done to keep their morale up is vastly important. I have been out the comic world since high school (I am 42) so any help from the blogsphere would be most appreciated. Anyone know Stan Lee’s unlisted phone number?

Carla has asked for updates on the following:

Secret Invasion
Dark Reign (Rain?)
Final Crisis

Iron Man
The two new Thor books with Matt Fraction
Man of War
God Sized Thor

If anyone can email me at jasonmccomb@hotmail.com with news or links on these subjects I would really appreciate it. I fly down again on Saturday and will share any well wishes, news or information that come my way.

Thanks everyone for their prayers and support,

Jason McComb
jasonmccomb@hotmail.com

by: Umlaut

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:47:32 +0000

I have known Carla since gradeschool, as she was my close friend throughout. She has an energy about her that is undeniable. Seeing her each week at our local comic book shop, Metro Entertainment, and getting her suggestion for the best stories out there is a highlight of my week. She has, quite literally, been influential in my development of what I call “myself”.
If you’ve been touched by Carla or Lance, then you know how I feel about this news. For those who can help, a fund has been set up for them and any contribution will be helpful in rebuilding their lives. Thank you for your considerations. The information follows:

The Lance and Carla Burn Fund
Santa Barbara Bank and Trust
1483 East Valley Road
Montecito, CA 93108-1248
1-888-400-7228

by: michael

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:18:59 +0000

point taken Rick, but as far as I know, terrorism is not an element of climate in New York, but I’m sure we both wish everyone safety there.

And jer, not really knowing the landscape of Cali too well, the parts that are in trouble, I hope it does not affect the rest of the state and the surrounding environs too much.

by: Lea

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:36:39 +0000

I hope Team Comics will be generous to the Hoffmans. They are really, REALLY going to need it.

by: Al

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:52:15 +0000

Sorry to hear of the burns. I hope their friends and families can offer support as they deal with this. Truly tragic.

by: jer

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:46:44 +0000

indeed, michael, that comment speaks to people living in the hills more than just living in California. Tons of chaparral all over this town’s outskirts.

very disheartening news; most of the people I know got away pretty easy (one couple I know lost a home), but until I read this piece, I hadn’t heard of anyone I know (albeit on a customer/vendor level) being injured. Thoughts & prayers.

by: Rick Rottman

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:09:55 +0000

There’s a reason why I like to live in New York.

Not to sound like a dick, but more people have been killed in New York terrorist attacks than in all the California brush fires in combined. Having lived in many different places, if found that most regions have certain unique aspects that pose a danger. In the plains, it’s tornadoes. In the gulf coast, it’s hurricanes. In southern California, it’s brush fires and earthquakes.

by: michael

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:53 +0000

Mills said. “Fire is an element of climate in California. The chaparral is like fuel. Up there, it’s not a matter of if it’s going to burn, but when.”

There’s a reason why I like to live in New York.

by: Raffaele Ienco

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:49:36 +0000

That’s sad to hear. My heart goes out to them.
Lea Hernandez wrote some interesting thoughts on her blog.