Category: Artist Spotlight
In the final CAT Eyes on Original Art preview of the September Heritage Auctions Signature event, I want to cover some cool pieces by artists that paid their dues. We're talking legends like Steve Ditko, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby. ...
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...
Collectors have driven Marvel Silver Age original comic art prices to astronomical heights. It's not too late to join the Marvel Bronze art "black and white" gold rush. There are plenty of Bronze age nuggets in the upcoming Heritage Signature Auction on September 8-11.
A recent Clayton Crain after-market Acetate Variant has been at the center of a controversy between Marvel, CGC, and Black Flag Comics. And just when it appeared to be done –the plot thickened! Compounded Controversy If you haven't read my prior column about the C2E2...
Wow! The September Heritage Signature Auction wipes the scowl off the Dark Knight's grim visage by featuring a ton of awesome Batman art. But not just quantity, quality artists like Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, and Frank Miller abound! I know...
Anytime you see the name Esad Ribic in the credits, you truly are holding a masterpiece in your hands. Today, let’s salute the modern master’s many gems. Old-time collectors tend to view modern comics through a jaded lens. We compare the writing and...
The majority of collectors agree that Spider-Man #1 is one of the most iconic comics of all time. Even the most casual Spidey fans recognize Todd McFarlane's classic cover and all of the variants that came with it. What many do not agree on and...
Whether you're a seasoned Moon Knight collector or a newfound fan, chances are you have been chasing down his major and more well-known keys in the past few years. We all know which books those are: Werewolf By Night #32,
It's all about 'what's next?' in comics and art, Zeck Secret Wars Spider-Man art begs an answer to that question. In my last article, Spider-Man in Black, I wondered about the valuation and final auction price for Secret Wars 8 Page 25 art. Instead of...
Known affectionately as “The Irreverent One,” Billy Graham was Marvel’s first black artist. Though his tenure was brief, he left a lasting impact on Marvel storytelling, particularly in his work on Hero for Hire and Black Panther. Let’s take a look at this influential artist’s work and...