Category: Auction

by Lauren Sisselman | September 21, 2022

Heritage's Art of Anime auction is a terrific source for animation collectors. The auctions feature cells from both Japanese and American animated shows, but they also sometimes feature unique collectibles that aren't animation cells. Much like Heritage's weekly comic auctions, this auction also features memorabilia that no...

by ComicArtTrends | September 14, 2022

What's the synergy between a popular show featuring comic book characters and the sales of original comic art?  Did Riverdale disenfranchise traditional fans hurting art sales?  Or maybe, new fans tuned in and turned on to investing in...

by ComicArtTrends | September 13, 2022

What is the Modern Age of comics--such a vague term?  Some claim it started in the mid-eighties, but that would make the modern age "middle aged" at 37.  Regardless of how you break down the various periods in comic book history, today I will preview some thoroughly...

by Lauren Sisselman | September 12, 2022

The VHS collecting bug has hit me big time. From digging through piles at flea markets and thrift stores to spending $100 for a rare Killer Klowns from Outer Space VHS at a comic book store, this is one market I'm excitedly sinking my teeth into. I...

by ComicArtTrends | September 9, 2022

When a Spider-Man splash sells for 3 million bucks, it fuels speculation.  Finally, we can satisfy our curiosity!  Five pages of art from the black costume's true first appearance, Amazing Spider-Man #252, have come to auction.  Sit back or jump in, but the

by Lauren Sisselman | September 9, 2022

Welcome back to this week's Oddball Heritage Items! Each week we look at the unique items in Heritage's weekly comic event auctions -- after all, there is a treasure or two to be found in these auctions! In weeks past, we've looked at pins, merchandise lots, napkins,...

by ComicArtTrends | September 7, 2022

What are your Rich Buckler career highlights: 1974-1976 Fantastic Four run, mid to late 80's Spectacular Spider-Man or Saga of the Sub-Mariner, a host of Bronze age DC covers?  Buckler, who passed away in 2017, had the...

by Lauren Sisselman | September 5, 2022

Welcome back to another look at oddball items at Heritage's weekly comic auctions! If you're new, welcome! Each week, we look at the Memorabilia tab under the weekly comic auctions to see what overlooked treasures we may find. In the past we've looked at napkins, figures, and...

by Lauren Sisselman | September 2, 2022

ComicConnect is a name everyone who collects comics knows. They get in heavy hitter books and have made impressive, record-breaking sales. Their event auctions are a thrill for sellers, collectors, and investors alike. Right now we are in the very beginning of Event Auction #51, which is...

by ComicArtTrends | August 31, 2022

 A long time ago I dabbled with my own comic dailies called One Man's Treasures.  I won't go into the details but creating story and art for a comic strip was harder than I thought.  So, I commend the...