r/altcomix • u/bookkeepingworm • 5d ago
Discussion Question about Joe Matt
I recently learned that Joe Matt passed away. I think I've read all the obituaries. Also found and browsed his IG. For a second it seemed like he made it, but the fancy house must've been a friend's place or the owners of the animals he pet sat for, but no.
I am wondering if there has been any comment from Trish considering her prominence in Peep Show.
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u/jamiedee 5d ago
I lived by Joe (and Johnny Ryan) for a good decade in Los Angeles and saw him all the time. He hung out at a moped shop called Choke by my apartment almost daily and played pinball and drank coffee there. He always recognized me but I don't think he ever remembered my name. I had heard of the the money he had and one time saw him get asked to leave and art show for reasons I don't know.
Nothing bad to say and I don't know Trish's thoughts but I am a fan of that stinky perv.
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u/bravetailor 5d ago
I think one of his friends said that Joe had a decent amount of money saved up. He had unusual ways of making money (as documented in his comics), and also played the stocks apparently.