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That's a great comment, Michael! The rules part of it is what makes it unfortunately problematic. Who is the enforcer? If the image is posted on the internet, who stops the bootleg grab? This is why I prefer hand drawn art. David

If I have this right, the value of a monoprint exists because there is actually no original art beyond a digital file, even working drawings? If that is the case, my preference would be for a hand-drawn, signed, piece by a favorite artist, even though hand-drawing may not be the artist's preferred medium. David

Who/What. Great topic! Who? I honestly can't place a who within my family, though many are of artistic bent. Perhaps my early clay art professors, Dave Dobson, and Hideo Okino, are candidates since they were my early guides into the art world. When my interests were eventually leaning toward purchases of original comic art, there was a serendipitous comic convention in Burlington, Vermont where I arrived early enough to plow through a bunch of Ed Hannigan's covers and made the plunge into buying more than I could really afford! So, over the years, I have become a very small time dealer, and our tax preparer still calls it hobby income, so my returns are not good, but that's not why I really trade comic art. It's more to just get a little more art I haven't seen or desired previously! David S. Albright

Funny! Of course, there are story writers, and editors, layout artists, brainstormers, and many other contributors to the "original comic art" we love. The collaborative aspect makes it interesting! David

What you said about collectors having to make a little effort is so true! There is a ton of great art out there, and it's not all going to be on the primary display panels. David

That is pretty cool, worth a look. It pretty much confirms that these comic artists are considerable talents! David

These newer devices allow for scan and print direct from 11 X 17 originals or bootleg files in high resolution, and does this affect why people pay premium prices for actual original oversized comic art? Curious, David

Unless it is a page of significant historical importance, and it doesn't sound like it, don't bother with a restoration unless it is a personal issue with you. The value will not increase. The individuality, or provenance, of the "taping" might even make the piece more attractive to some collectors! David

Bump for relist at $250 start bid! Nice page here. Send me any questions or comments, David. Now sold $150. Thanks!

If I was in this league, those sigs would not bother me where they are. There might even be some nice back stories! David

Very nice lot. I like my Amazing Fantasy #14 even though it has been stripped of its title as a remainder comic book. David

I looked a little on comics.org, and didn't see any sign of this page, but it is pretty cool. It likely was a convention or commission piece. Grass Green, famous for Xal-Kor, The Human Cat! David

Beauty. David

This looks like it has been cleared up. The auction houses churn tremendous inventory and images often are slow for online bidders. I am thankful for everything they provide, whenever they can do it. David

The US Postal Service (speaking as a retired USPS employee) can carry your item through Registered Mail. Every hand off requires a signature, workers in the plant, contract drivers, delivery people. I'm not sure about insurance, but the main idea is the security of the item to final delivery point without fear of a claim. Backed up by the enforcement arm called the Postal Inspection Service. Hope this helps, David

I have added a nice incentive to bid on this page. The color print now comes with the page of art! It is a bonus included at no charge. You will get the book, the reference print, and the original art. Thanks for looking, David S. Albright

That is well stated. It seems that most trade dress, when that was a physical thing, is a photostat attached to the art board during the production process, and this is common from the Golden Age into the modern era. It is best to look for hand-drawn art directly on the heavy bristol paper. Sometimes, you get actual art or text corrections attached to the page on a separate piece of art paper. Interior pages, same thing. Some collectors prefer pages where everything is on the one page without attachments. David

Thanks, this page sold for $150. LINK TO THE EBAY THING 12 PAGE 6 AUCTION Thanks for checking this out! Here is a great page from June 1984 for Marvel's "The Thing" #12, page 6, with Ron Wilson pencils and Joe Sinnott inks! $300 starting bid. The comic book is included, and there are more detailed pictures at the ebay listing. I welcome questions and comments here, or there, in the thread, or send me a message. The images on this site are great if you wait for them to load to your device and then magnify it is cool. Best, David S. Albright

CBG was tough for me being at the end of the distribution chain in Vermont near the Canadian border. The only luck I had was with Mike Richardson, I bought a Silver Age Flash title page and a nice SuperFriends title page from him (long gone). David

Yes, it's a tough crowd. I think I got a couple Commissioner Gordon back-up story pages from a boardie a while ago, and I sold one on ebay to recoup some payout. Then I saw it relisted on ebay for a nice markup, but I never really followed it, good luck as far as I am concerned. This board has a modest presence in the overall transaction scene, in my experience. But, a quite deep store of experience. I'll post my remaining Gordon page if I can find it today. OK, found it, Jose Delbo and Joe Giella art credits on the page. Intro panel is a nod to vodou. Interesting topic! I sometimes fail to even post my ebay comic art auctions here, and comicart-l is an even more remote presence in the direct transaction universe, in my opinion. Comic Connect, Comic Link, Hake's, RRAuction, LiveAuctioneers, Heritage, if you have consigned to a big auction house, definitely link your consignments here for more eyeballs! Best, David S. Albright

Since Kirby was in there right at the inception of the explosion of popularity of comic books, and persevered through the ups and downs of the industry to emerge as a fighter still standing and shining.....he gets my nod for #1 impact on the industry. #1 impact on society is a broader topic, still thinking about that one! David

Good result. Love Aparo. David

Love that pulp cover with witch GGA on broom....great lots good luck! David

I kind of like the personalized "Rushmore" concept! Rube Goldberg.....I have three Rubes, no inventions per se, but very cool. Jack Kirby....I got my Kirby Kamandi years ago, and I'm hanging onto it for dear life. Ed Hannigan....One of my only convention experiences, very powerful, I was shaking when I got home. Al Capp....I scored some Al Capp and was later able to ensure the consignor got her fair share, long story. David

Actually a cool cover. Bought at auction, trying for retail. Not mine. Make an offer!