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I love theme commissions. There are some awesome ones "out there." I'd love to see a printed art book for some of these. Sort of like what the 3-Minute Sketchbook Michael Finn did with Hero Initiative a few years ago. Excellent book, you should try to find a copy.

I own one twice up (from the first comic I ever read) and I agree. They are awesome.

Sheesh, Dan. Leave something for the rest of us. great pickups.

You are doomed. Run while you still can. PS. Nice sketch.

I hear that.

Always a good thing! Congratulations, Dan. I really liked that book.

The JL8 strip, nee Little League, by Yale Stewart takes the primary members of DC's Justice League of America and places them in elementary school as 8 years olds (JL + 8, get it?). I think the strip is wonderful. Yale has a strong sense of pace and does an excellent job of conveying emotion through his character's body language and subtle expression changes. The dialog is excellent and the jokes are funny. He also handles poignant moments well. Yale's a beginner just learning his craft with his first real projects coming out now, but JL8 is a strong strong strip well worth your time to read. Trust me! The two strips that I bought are (click to embiggin and read some commentary): #124 - Glass Half Full: #131 - Spin the Bottle: Read it, you'll be glad you did. He has 73K followers on Facebook and more on Tumbler. Really, you will like it.

Robson Rocha can be found here:Chiaroscuro Studios Official Art Gallery on CAF

Congratulations! Very nice! Thanks, Stan's not a big seller, but the work is wonderful to my eye.

I'm a big fan of Stan Lynde and Rick O'Shay. I stumbled upon this piece in the remains of a large collection of OA. I was thrilled. Rick O'Shay Daily (1959-03-11) Click to read why I like the strip and learn a little more about both Rick and Stan.

I suspect you could send it back if you wanted to.

Dan did work for me and I found him really easy to work with. Contact him and ask about the piece.

Aw, shucks. T'ain't nothin' to it - just a goofy idea, an artist that found it funny, some money, and a wonderful wife.

Kathy teams up with Frank Brunner to bring one of my crazy ideas to life. I have the best wife and get great Christmas presents!

The credit goes to Mr. NSN. He did the hard work.

For many, many years, I've tried to get a commission or sketch of Ember, daughter of Cutter and Leetah of Elfquest fame, for my eldest daughter, Allie. Allie fell for Elfquest as a young girl and really thought Ember was the best - a 15 year old with wit, character, and beauty. She told me about that and for more than a decade I've kept my eyes open. Earlier this year, Wendy announced she'd be doing sketches on 1/4th of an 11x17 print featuring most of the cast. I wasn't able to attend any of the conventions that she was attending, but Mike DeLeRee of NSNart was willing to approach her at Phoenix Con if he got a break and the line wasn't too long. Well, all three factors align - Mike was willing, Mike had a break, and Wendy didn't have a long line! The result is a Christmas present that Allie really enjoyed. Thanks, Mike! Click to embiggen:

There are people who are not Legion fans!?!?!?! Unfortunately! That is so wrong!

There are people who are not Legion fans!?!?!?!

I really like John's paintings. I think I want a Legion of Super-Heroes one. Hmmmm....

Thanks, Steve. The Superman, the Sugar & Spike, and the front cover of Santa and Rudolph are from Heritage. That room was a study for Kathy when the girls were little. Now, they 2 out of 3 have moved out, I'm reclaiming it. We opened the wall between it and the den so that we have better flow at parties so I lose some wall space, but that's okay. I'm glad to have some.

I'm slowly converting a bedroom into a library that will feature my books, comics, and comic art. Step one - evicting a daugther. Done! Step two - clean out the room. Done! Step three - hang some art. Done! Lots of steps left, e.g., book cases and comic storage. Still, it's fun to get this far after 30 years in the house and three daughters. The art will move once I decide on the book case arrangement, but for now it is good. In the Den: Superman (Swan), Sugar and Spike (Mayer), and Bat Lash (Cardy) (our favorites) In the Library: Santa and Rudolph (front and back) by Mayer Superboy, Mon-El, Shadow Lass by Swan Mutts by McDonnell LSH vs. Fatal Five by Garbowska Daredevil and Black Widow by Colan Justice League of America #29 (1st Series and my first comic) by Sekowsky/Sachs Christmas in Conniption by Lynde Dr. Strange by Brunner Rick O'Shay strip by Lynde

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That is so cool, Roger!

I think Jim's rates are pretty reasonable: Character portraits rendered in ink on 7x10" stock which range from $250-750, depending on the complexity of such detail as dramatic lighting/shadows, expressions, minor background elements, etc. Blank comicbook cover portraits range from $400-750. Super-tight pencilled figures with minimal backgrounds on 11x14” Strathmore vellum stock run about $1250. The other numbers in the quote that I pasted are for much more complex pieces (recreations) or original published art. It sounds to me that what you want from Jim would cost you between $400 to $750. Sorry for the confusion.

If you are serious about this, I can tell you that in August of 2012, it was reported that Jim Steranko was doing some commission work: From Arlen Schumer and Kurt Busiek: Jim Steranko has finally agreed to accept commissions from art collectors in the States and overseas. The subject matter should feature characters identified with the artist, such as Captain America, Nick Fury, The Shadow, Batman, etc. He generally works in two standard formats: Character portraits rendered in ink on 7x10" stock which range from $250-750, depending on the complexity of such detail as dramatic lighting/shadows, expressions, minor background elements, etc. Blank comicbook cover portraits range from $400-750. Super-tight pencilled figures with minimal backgrounds on 11x14” Strathmore vellum stock run about $1250. Variations will be quoted individually. Scheduling depends on commercial deadlines, but generally 1-3 weeks. Postage, packing, and insurance are extra. Steranko vintage originals have recently sold for $30-100K, with recreations reselling for $30K, so the investment aspect is significant. The artist can be contacted at supergraphics@prevue.net.