Ralph Damato is Negative10

Who is this enigmatic character?

Many things have been said about Ralph Damato, also known as Negative10, but what is fact and what is fiction? Some call him an angel, others a devil. Read from the source, Mr. Damato himself, as he gives you a brief history. Negative10 will also let you in on his rants about certain areas of popular culture he loves and thinks you should too.

What does he do?

Negative10 has been many things in his life. In high school he was an actor, a JROTC cadet, a garage band rock star in his own mind, and a scholar. With dreams of being a doctor instilled to him from youth, he went to the University of Florida. After two years, he realized this was not his destiny. He was to work in the comic book industry. With heart set, the 10th Negative became an English and journalism major, focusing on editing. He is destined to become editor in chief at Marvel Comics.

Ralph Damato is an active member of the Gainesville Asian community. Being half Filipino, he rose in the ranks of the UF Filipino Student Association, first becoming VP of Finance and then President. Now retired, he acts as Executive Advisor for the organization.

For now, he toils at UF's College of Journalism, learning the tricks of the trade. Currently he works in the Interactive Media Lab producing stories for UF Newszine.

What's in this site?

This site contains some of my rantings regarding the world of comics and literature. Consider it a to-do list for your life. The items I'm recommending will change your life. I trust you shall be enlightened if your mind is open enough. Enjoy or suffer from ignorance.

What's with the name Negative10?

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

I've been immortalized in faux currency.