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Great googly moogly, I forgot a Heroescon purchase!
In my defense, we landed in Houston at 1:30pm on Monday and I had to fly out to London on an 8:30p flight. Given the time to get home, pack, and get back, I was lucky to scan and save as much as I did.
However, I was in such a rush that I left one piece on the scanner!
Please meet Hazel from the comic book series "Southern Cross" which is written by Becky Cloonan and drawn by Andy Belanger. Hazel is quite the character and I'm glad she's visiting!
As usual, click image to embiggen.
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I had a little time during a meeting so I added images to my post above for the link averse.
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The last of my Heroescon haul.Gandalf the Grey - David Petersen
From the Drink and Draw for Team Cul de SacOwly in the Rain - Andy RuntonPK, Purrmione, and Bagheera (my wife’s cats) - Andy RuntonFred and George (my daughter’s cats) - Andy Runton
From my new Sheldon Mayer sketchbook:Red Tornado - FrancoSugar and Spike - Chris GiarrussoThree Mouseketeers - Andy Runton
From my wife’s Strong Women sketchbookSelina - Yale StewartWonder Woman - Richard Cox
From my daughter’s sketchbookKaty Keene - Dan Parent (interesting story here)Selina and Kitty - Yale Stewart
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The splash from the first comic that I ever read is burned into my mind. I was 8, my brother 7, when I bought this comic at a HoJo in Brownsville, TX in 1964.
We studied this page intently trying to understand who these people were and what they did. I knew Superman, but, basically, no one else. I found it fascinating.
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9 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:
Alex, your wallet may be lighter, but as far as I’m concerned, you walked away with the best piece in the auction. Congrats! ??
Thanks. Mine is the sibling of the auction piece; Anthony Snyder won the auction piece. He already has a buyer in Europe for it for 50% more than auction.
Mine was sold at David’s table to the first person that asked (me!). The story of our quest is kind of interesting
http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1479894
Mine
Auction Piece (Anthony Snyder)
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My standard answer to this common question.
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In the many threads on paper conservation, the names that recurred the most were:- Robert Dennis
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Gordon Christman
- ggc2k@hotmail.com
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Gordon doesn't seem to have a web presence, but his snail mail address and phone number are:
- GORDON G. CHRISTMAN
- RESTORATION & CONSERVATION
- 330 SOUTH HORNE STREET #L
- OCEANSIDE CA 92054
- TEL: 760 439 7970
- CEL: 760 458 2290
- Tracy Heft - Eclipse Paper
I would add that most major museums know of paper conservators. You might want to contact someone at a local museum and see if there is a conservator close to you.- Rick2you2 and themegoguy
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Chris, I glanced at the piece when it was on the wall, but didn't pickup the extras in the background. Once more, I demonstrate that I will never be Batman. Thanks for pointing it out to me after the auction; it was fun to see.
Everyone, most of the auction results are posted on my Facebook page here. Kathy and I left shortly after the Michael Dooney Wonder Woman was sold, but only a few remained and some of those were added by others.
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and you got to see me and mine!
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Heroescon 2018 is over, but I'm still thrilled with what happened. Here are three items that are the direct result of the con. Be sure to click the images to get a bigger picture and read the details.
Don Rosa added color to my Scrooge and Donald birthday present! Check it out!
My first jam is complete! Sgt. Rock and Easy Company charge into battle. The Kubert image is printed on the page from the original that I own. Matthew Clark did the layout around that image and various artists completed it. I think I'm going to do that again!
We finally won (after 5 years of trying) a David Petersen painted piece featuring Mouse Guard characters - Kenzie in this case. Yay! The story of our long search might be fun to read. Click and see.
I also have a piece that I've had for a long time, but never scanned. The original Omnicoms from the Legion 5YL stories. They were used to frame text pieces in the books.
Last, I have a Don Rosa piece that I had not posted.
It's been a busy week and I'm not through posting our Heroescon pickups. More to come. -
I’ve been a fan of Brent’s work since The Last of the Greats (wish that was going to be completed).
I’ve enjoyed his work on The New Superman and picked up this piece at his signing at Houston’s Bedrock City Comic Company.
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I'll be there with my wife, Kathy, and my youngest daughter, Rebecca.
I'll probably bring a few things with me, but the good stuff is framed and on the walls.
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14 minutes ago, cloud cloddie said:
Is there any site or resource that keeps track of what artists will be at what con?
I wish.
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From Karl Kesel on a missing patron of his KS for Section Zero. Hope you guys don't mind my post. I'm guessing Frank might be here and it would be a shame to miss a chance to be famous.
QuoteThe Elusive FRANK PRICE! Posted by Karl Kesel (Creator) As we close in on finishing SECTION ZERO (Volume 0), there's one loose end that we can't seem to tie up.
FRANK PRICE is one of our Backers who paid for the privilege of an Alternate Reality Appearance in the book. I have tried to contact him multiple times via the email address Kickstarter provided, but have never heard back from him.
Then suddenly, on May 30th, he messaged me through Kickstarter, asking about his appearance in the book! I instantly replied... and have heard nothing since. It's like he's our own, personal Bigfoot— glimpsed for a moment, but gone before we can get any hard proof of his existence.
Time is running out. If Frank is going to be lucky enough to be drawn running for his life, screaming in panic, we needs photo reference of him (or whomever he wants to have running for their life, screaming in panic instead) very soon!
If you know Frank Price, please let him know we are trying to contact him. If you are Frank Price— please check your email (especially the spam folder) and SECTION ZERO Kickstarter messages.
If we do not hear from Frank Price by June 11th, I'm afraid we'll have to go to press without him running for his life, screaming in panic, anywhere in the book.
No one wants that.
Calling Frank Price... Frank Price, white courtesy telephone please...
KK
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This from Karl Kesel on his KS, Section Zero. I thought Frank might be here.
QuoteThe Elusive FRANK PRICE! Posted by Karl Kesel (Creator) As we close in on finishing SECTION ZERO (Volume 0), there's one loose end that we can't seem to tie up.
FRANK PRICE is one of our Backers who paid for the privilege of an Alternate Reality Appearance in the book. I have tried to contact him multiple times via the email address Kickstarter provided, but have never heard back from him.
Then suddenly, on May 30th, he messaged me through Kickstarter, asking about his appearance in the book! I instantly replied... and have heard nothing since. It's like he's our own, personal Bigfoot— glimpsed for a moment, but gone before we can get any hard proof of his existence.
Time is running out. If Frank is going to be lucky enough to be drawn running for his life, screaming in panic, we needs photo reference of him (or whomever he wants to have running for their life, screaming in panic instead) very soon!
If you know Frank Price, please let him know we are trying to contact him. If you are Frank Price— please check your email (especially the spam folder) and SECTION ZERO Kickstarter messages.
If we do not hear from Frank Price by June 11th, I'm afraid we'll have to go to press without him running for his life, screaming in panic, anywhere in the book.
No one wants that.
Calling Frank Price... Frank Price, white courtesy telephone please...
KK
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Once again, I've impoverished my children. Yes, I bought (and didn't lose) a new piece.
This piece is by Charles Paul Wilson from the wonderful The Stuff of Legend with words and plot from Mike Riacht and Brian Smith.In the story, The Boy was kidnapped by the Bogeyman. In this scene, the Bogeyman reveals the source of his interest in The Boy just before a major battle. I'm really excited to get this key story point.
- ADAMANTIUM, Hekla and Pete Marino
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Comipalooza was this weekend. While it wasn't the strongest "comic" con, I've ever attended, they did have some good comic guests including many of the artists in the Felix Comic Art group. I'll do a review later.
I ended up with two pieces from that group - Skottie Young and Daniel Warren Johnson
Skottie Young has done a lot of interesting work, e.g., adapting the OZ books to comics and a title called "I Hate Fairyland." I got in line for an autograph and to say hi. He allocates drawing slots (done while you wait so he works very quickly) if you roll doubles. I rolled and won the right to buy a drawing. I asked for a Sugar & Spike piece. I thought then (and do still) that Skottie would do a great S&S and was shocked to discover he didn't know who they were. The youth of today!
His take skews a little older than our toddlers and may be a little more sinister. I do like it though.
Daniel Warren Johnson created a tale that I really enjoyed - Extremity. It tells the story of a young girl, Thea, and her family in a time of conflict. Thea is an artist who lost her drawing hand in the battles and the story is shaped by that act. Dan chose to show Thea in contemplation as opposed to a standard pose and I really like it.
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For what it's worth, you can use Comic Art Tracker to search "everywhere" for art by "anyone."
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I wish I’d been smart enough to put my business card in the plastic sleeve, but I was not. :(
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I lost this page less than a week after buying it. Click the link to see a bigger image and read the full sad story.
The summary - left at Boston Logan Airport, Terminal 2, Gate 20 at 1:25pm on Friday, 11 May 2018. I got a call, stepped away with my bag, but not the art. Remembered it, two hours into the flight. I filled claims (thanks to WiFi on the plane) immediately with both Massport L&F and United L&F, but no luck so far. :(
My fear is that the cleaning crew threw it away. :(
If you see it, please let me know.
What's the floor to get in and buy a Watchmen page?
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More seriously, they are scarce and expensive. My usual answer on such things follows:
You might want to explore the following resources
New buyers and sellers often find that OA is too hard to price. I agree that it is difficult. However, I think that there is a valid reason. Each piece is unique. Uniqueness make art sales generally and OA specifically non-linear.
Examples of how piece can differ in ways that impact pricing include:
Content: Consecutive pages could and do sell for radically different amounts based on their content.
Page Layout: In general, you might say:
Covers > 1st Page Splash > Other Splash > 1/2 splash > panel page
However, that's not always true either. The right panel page can be much more compelling than a bland splash.
Penciler vs. character: There are "A-list" artists, but not all of their books/characters have the same value. Kirby FF pages generally go for more than JIM/Thor pages which go for more than Cap pages (2nd run) which go for more than ...
Pencilers/inkers combinations - Kirby/Sinnott FF pages rank above Kirby and anyone else on FF, but a Kirby/InkerX FF page might be more or less than a Kirby/Stone Thor page. Hard to tell.
Finally, you should join the comic book OA community. The three main points of Internet contact are:
The main points of physical contact are probably:
One last comment, if you are looking to buy or sell, spend the time to learn the market. That might take 6 months, but it's worth the time.