Lobstrosity

On 3/18/2024 at 3:56 PM, newshane said:

 

Check out this link for more information: Spawnworld

You can also DM a member here who guys by the handle @Lobstrosity

His expertise eclipses that of my own. 

I believe we already spoke about it on FB Christian - I think it's probably a mistake on their part.

On 3/3/2024 at 1:25 PM, newshane said:

I'm not certain. My guess is that there was no difference. There were more than enough copies floating around to end up in giveaways, and the VHS was released back in 1992. I seriously doubt there was a special printing. 

@Lobstrosity

Maybe Trent will know? 

That's correct - there was no difference in the Spawn #1 included with the VHS vs any other Spawn #1 you could buy on the street. The "Crusade of Comics" book was the exclusive one.

On 1/12/2024 at 3:30 PM, GeeksAreMyPeeps said:

I'd argue that none of these are "appearances" in the traditional sense of the word as used in comics collecting, but appreciate all the work.

Any chance you're the same Lobstrosity that plays on Conquer Club?

Yes, one and the same

On 12/21/2023 at 11:31 AM, JollyComics said:

I am sorry about your financial hardship/challenged but i congratulated you for making money through HA. 

I know nearly four month SAG/AFTRA strike was tough especially living in LA area which is not cheap to live in.

I can relate you because I was on strike at Columbia College of Chicago since October 30th.  CFAC (unionized Adjunct Faculty) ended 50 days of strike by reaching the tentative agreement with Columbia College on December 17th.  CFAC members voted upon the ramifications recently and unanimously approved the agreement.  It affected my financial but it's rather temporary too.  I thought the strike would have last through Spring Semester and was about to option out of the union but I am happy with the outcome early.

Hopefully SAG/AFTRA won't see other strike for a time being as mine.

Yes with any luck it will be a long time. The last one I went through was back in 2008 (Writers), so it had been a while. This year was a one-two punch with both the Writers and SAG unfortunately. Congrats on yours ending early!

On 12/21/2023 at 9:15 AM, KirbyCollector said:

Would you mind sharing a breakdown of type (cover, panel page, strip etc) and price range? I recently put in a panel page to HA at the last minute and they shoehorned it into the Nov featured, but the value was 10K+. I'm going to cycle about 20-30 more pages of lesser value thru them, and having an understanding of what their potential listing thresholds are (featured vs weekly, sooner rather than later) would be helpful. For example, do you know why your first 10 were listed vs the last 10? Or were the choices on their part completely random?

The biggest items were in the November auction, although none made it into the 'platinum session'

November pieces ranged from 3k -25k+

Weekly items topped out between 5-7k

There were covers, double-page splashes, splashes, interiors, pinups, and commissions represented. All were in both venues except for commissions (weekly only).

On 12/21/2023 at 6:26 AM, cstojano said:

Curious when you sent the pieces in to them? I get the sense HA had these early in 2023 if you hoped for a summer offering.

They received them in July

Based on the 1st two auctions, it didn't seem the market was lower at all.

After that though, things definitely went downhill. I think it was partially due to the proximity to Christmas, but also partially due to the weekly auction format (and what I imagine is) a much smaller audience for those.

I do think having them run earlier in the fall would have helped a bit.

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Ending tonight!

New auctions this week!

New auctions for this week!

All auctions end Wednesday Dec 20th

All these auctions end this Wednesday Dec 20th!

Several X-Men related auctions on HA.com this week, all ending Wednesday Dec. 20th!

An incredibly rare drawing of Angel (Warren Worthington III) by manga and X-Men artist Kia Asamiya. X-art by this artist is nearly impossible to find, and this is a large, fantastic example.
Kia Asamiya - Angel Illustration Original Art (2001)

Right after the departure of Jim Lee, Art Thibert stepped in to pencil the adjective-less X-Men title. Here's an excellent page from issue #13, featuring Cyclops, Beast, and Gambit.
Art Thibert and Dan Panosian X-Men #13 Page 8 Original Art (Marvel, 1992)

Before Joe Quesada became Marvel's Editor in Chief! This is a page from X-Factor #92, part of the "Fatal Attractions" crossover, and it features the entire team! With Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Multiple Man, Wolfsbane, Strong Guy, Random, and Val Cooper.
Joe Quesada and Al Milgrom X-Factor #92 Page 35 Original Art (Marvel, 1993)

A really unique page from Salvador Larocca with pencils, inks, and grey tone ink all on one board! The center panel is one of my favorites, with Apocalypse burying Ozymandias into the wall with his fist.
Salvador Larroca X-Men #184 Page 8 Original Art (Marvel, 2006)

A superb illustration of Nightcrawler (full body and headshot) by Al Bigley!
Al Bigley - Nightcrawler Illustration Original Art (2001)

My last round of auctions this year (maybe decade), all ending this Wednesday Dec. 20th!

An excellent page of Scott Pilgrim from issue #4 by Bryan Lee O'Malley: in which Scott sees his current flame and his ex going out to chat (and possibly talk about him!). Features Scott Pilgrim, Julie Powers, Lisa Miller, Kim Pine, Ramona Flowers, and Jason Kim, all at Sneaky Dee's Diner.
Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim #4 - Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together Page 76 Original Art (Oni Press, 2007)

A rare and very nice illustration of Concrete by his creator Paul Chadwick. Really captures the character in a single image.
Paul Chadwick - Concrete Illustration Original Art (2000)

A striking illustration of "The Empress" from a tarot card set created by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Wormwood, Spawn)
Ben Templesmith - The Empress (Tarot Card) Illustration Original Art (2002)

The original art for the back cover of the first 30 Days of Night TPB by Ben Templesmith. Featuring the vampire Archibald, this image was also used on the inside front cover. Also comes with a print of the image with digital color/finishes.
Ben Templesmith 30 Days of Night TPB Back Cover Original Art and Print Group of 2 (IDW, 2003)

A page from the original Spawn series from artist Greg Capullo, actually from his first issue as penciller! Featuring the angels Gabrielle and Michaela (1st appearance of Michaela!)
Greg Capullo and Art Thibert Spawn #16 Page 14 Original Art (Image, 1993)

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updated with all new auctions!

On 11/30/2023 at 12:38 AM, mtlevy1 said:

I thought you did well!

Thanks!

I've just updated with another set for this week, hopefully this batch does just as well

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A killer Archangel page from Wolverine by Mike Miller! This one also features Wolverine, Kitty Pride, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Nightcrawler.
Mike Miller and Armando Durruthy Wolverine #146 Story Page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 2000)

Gene Ha's last page to issue #1 of the eternally under-rated "Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix" featuring most of the main characters, including Cable (Nathan Summers), Cyclops, Phoenix (Jean Grey), Phoenix II (Rachel Summers) and Ch-Vayre.
Gene Ha and Al Vey The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix #1 Page 31 Original Art (Marvel, 1994)

The death page of the character Umbridge from Askani Son #4 by Gene Ha! Also features young Cable (Nathan Summers)
Gene Ha and Andrew Pepoy Askani'Son #4 Page 18 Original Art (Marvel, 1996)

A very rare Jae Lee X-Factor page! He only did 3 issues, during the X-Cutionor's Song Crossover. This is a good one too, with X-Factor fighting X-Force.
Jae Lee and Al Milgrom X-Factor #84 Page 25 Original Art (Marvel, 1992)

Here's a fantastic double page splash of Angel (Warren Worthington III) from 'Professor X and the X-men". All of the word balloons are on acetate overlays and the piece can be displayed with or without them (they can fold over the top)
Jan Duursema and Jesse Delperdang Professor Xavier and the X-Men #6 Double Page Spread 30-31 Original Art (Marvel, 1996)

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