Gal Schwartz

Heritage really killed me on this one;
I ended up paying way way more than I'd planned...

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The sale has ended.
Big thanks to the buyers and everyone who took the time to check out the art.

Best,
Gal

Still have mine. Bought it directly from the great (late) Norm Breyfogle via his (now defunct) website:

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=81648

On 6/11/2023 at 6:47 PM, Xatari said:

Still, it is the first time we see Harley's face in the issue (though she appears from behind prior).

Since she does make a full appearance on rhe cover, I thought this aspect wouldn't count as much...

On 6/7/2023 at 11:43 AM, Gal Schwartz said:

Speaking of BATMAN ADVENTURES #12, I just noticed these two auctions:

https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3Dparobeck%26ItemType%3DCA%23Item_1683955&id=1683955&itemType=1

 

and

 

https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3Dparobeck%26ItemType%3DCA%23Item_1683956&id=1683956&itemType=1

 

I wonder how high they'd end at...

 

 

These two ended sky-high IMO...

It doesn't bother me either, at least not in the form they're done in BATMAN ADVENTURES.

Speaking of BATMAN ADVENTURES #12, I just noticed these two auctions:

https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3Dparobeck%26ItemType%3DCA%23Item_1683955&id=1683955&itemType=1

and

https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3Dparobeck%26ItemType%3DCA%23Item_1683956&id=1683956&itemType=1

I wonder how high they'd end at...

Someone on FB brought to my attention that there was this press kit pop up book that has a trademark stamp of 1991.
I can't really tell when or where it was actually distributed, could anyone shed some light on this ?

It's the same pose but two totally different illustrations.

On 6/6/2023 at 8:50 AM, Xatari said:

Wow! Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing. Here is my other from Joker’s Favor  

 

Love it ! A memorable shot for sure !

On 6/5/2023 at 5:54 AM, Catwoman_Fan said:

Do you have the Harley animation art posted anywhere? 
I have only one cel drawing from the episode  

The Jokers Favor animation art I’ve seen sell, goes for way less than BA12 art , or even her DCU 1st appearance in Batman Harley Quinn. Which I sort of get, there are hundreds of cels with her from the episode. (If they all survived)

… but is it mostly because more people collect comics & comic art than animation art. (Or just have deeper pockets?)

The Harley Quinn grail for me would be the Bruce Timm early version that appears in black and white , in the coloring book & style guide. The others from the golden book, or animation, came much after (and are even further removed from her creators, who had no hand in drawing)

 

Who did the art on this book ?

On 6/5/2023 at 6:24 AM, Xatari said:

Here are a few. I also have a shot from the front for the same scene. 
 

Beautiful artwork ! Personally, I think the cells and style guide art represent her better than Batman Adventures #12.
I love Mike Parobeck's artwork, but his initial depiction of Harley was a bit rough (IMO, he got a better handle of her
in later issues).

Hi all,

I just posted a couple of Batman The Animated Series pieces;
these might be the first published appearances of the Timm style Batman:

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1927396

and

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1927403

Both were created for the original series style guide and were later used in countless
merchandise items.

I have more details in my CAF posts, but I'm trying to figure out if the top image could be considered
the first published image of the animated Batman.

Any info would be appreciated, thanks !

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On 3/7/2023 at 6:15 PM, babsrocks31 said:

There is info on Butch's instagram. 

  I was lucky enough to get on the list for this Oracle piece. Butch was a huge part of Birds of Prey.

  Your commission will likely also come with fantastic tales of working in the industry, and the turnaround time (for me) was less than two Months.

Jackson "Butch" Guice has been one of my favorite artists for many years
and Oracle is easily one of my favorite DC characters !
Your piece turned out incredible and really makes me want to get on the list...

Hi guys,

I have a couple of long lost (?) piece I wanted to bring up again
in hope they might pop up;

First piece:
WHO'S WHO UPDATE '87 #5, Titano pinup
(with Superman & Lois Lane),
illustrated by Ron Frenz & John Byrne.

The art was last seen at:
Staples, 500 E Hamilton Ave Campbell, CA 95008

Second piece:
BATMAN 1977 by Norm Breyfogle.
In early 2017, my friend the great Norm Breyfogle
sold this piece to me (and even mentioned it
publicly in a post on his personal Facebook wall).

Upon my own request, he held off shipping it, and
sadly passed away before shipping.

Some time after Norm's tragic passing I'd approached
the estate and at the time, the estate couldn't
locate the piece. They did assure me that they will
send it to me if they find it (obviously, it has yet
to happen).

If you ever see either of these piece, please contact me.

I'd be very thankful for any clue about their possible whereabouts
(still holding hope to have it returned to me).

I'd be happy to gift something nice to anyone who'd actively
help me getting them back (with positive results).


Thanks,
Gal

This will be the final day for my current "For Trade" gallery:

https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=233645

For anyone who'd contacted with me, I'd be happy to continue our
conversations (even after the folder is closed).

Thanks,
Gal

On 1/1/2023 at 6:17 PM, Dr. Balls said:

That Action comics title page is awesome - what a 90's piece!

Thanks. It really is a Beautiful piece. I think Guice's Supergirl is underrated.

I'm adding a few more trade options:

https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=233645

Thanks for looking,
|Gal

Hi guys,