Category: Original Art
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
The Library of Congress boasts a lot of impressive things. It's the largest library in the world, was founded in 1800, and houses some amazing historical pieces. Pieces include original art, photographs, rare books, awards, and one piece of pop culture memorabilia that will amaze...
According to Marvel, a vendor at C2EC sold an unauthorized variant that quickly entered the Top Ten Hottest Comics of the week and commanded very high prices amid substantial controversy. A Funnybook Fiasco If you have read virtually any comic book blogs, tweets, IG...
Over 100,000 fans gathered at this year's San Diego Comic Con, its first in-person event since the pandemic began. From the detailed costumes and cosplayers to the comic book vendors and autograph signings, the energy was absolutely electrifying. On Saturday morning, it...