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That was quick! Thanks

I need help identifying the artist of a gag cartoon and when/where it was published (though I’m just really hoping to ID the artist). it’s not comic book art, but rather a magazine cartoon that I bought years ago on eBay.

Whatever floats your boat, but as others have chimed in absolutely not for me, not at that price.

Agreed, if an unpublished page was erroneously described as being published I would have a problem with that. You would hope that when contacted with additional information while the listing was live the auction house would look into the matter and update the description. Comiclink sold an unpublished unsigned cover layout this past year that was erroneously credited to John Buscema when it clearly was not by him. I happen to own an actual Buscema prelim for that very cover and I contacted them and all they did was change the listing to say "attributed to John Buscema" which was disappointing.

That's BS and outright theft. Did Kaluta have a reputation as a deadbeat artist that didn't deliver on commissions prior to the kickstarter project? That is one thing I hate about this hobby, how people pussyfoot around and refuse to call out artists that rip them off. Guys that do that should be called out publicly and have their names dragged through the mud to prevent them from scamming more people. I admit although I committed $ I didn't read the fine print, I'm assuming there is no recourse if the creator doesn't deliver?

What kind of experiences have people had with comic art related Kickstarter projects? Have the creators delivered, and how late? Simon Bisley just had one end for an art book and the delivery date for sketches seems VERY optimistic so I expect delays. (Just closed yesterday and expected delivery is "November 2018" and he's got over 100 sketches to do after the book is printed...) Also, any interesting projects to recommend that are still 'live'?

is the list of Adam Hughes' sketchbooks below complete? please let me know if I'm missing any. 2002 - Drawings, Doodles and Sketches 2002 - Open Wide and Say AH! (Hughes-Fans) 2003 - Are They Big Enough For You Fanboy? 2003 - *Not Actual Size (Hughes-Fans) 2004 - A Brand You Can Trust 2005 - How To Draw Boobs 2005 - Passport to AH!-venture (Hughes-Fans) 2006 - Adam Hughes’ Greatest Hits Volume 2 2006 - AH! Knows What Boys Like (Hughes-Fans) 2007 - Thongs You Know by Heart 2007 - Art by Adam Hughes (large, color) 2008 - The Details are a Tad Sketchy 2008 - Hissy Fit 2009 - Oh, WOW! 2010 - Slayboy 2011 - Faust Impressions 2013 - Little Help? 2014 - Uncovered Run 2014 - From the AH!rchive 2015 - Will Raid Tombs 4 Food 2017 - Adam Hughes 30 Years (large, color)

Thanks for the info, somehow I missed those. Now I need to track down copies... are there any others the two of us missed?

Is there a more appropriate forum for discussing artists sketchbooks than this one? Anyway, there are a few artists whose sketchbooks I collect and I was looking for checklists. Tim Sale, for example, is the list below missing any? 2005 Yeah Baby 2006 Pinups 2007 Blues 2008 Heroes Villains Babes 2014 Killing Floor 2015 Killing Floor 2017 2018

final bump

I think I own the cover that Robert Dennis wrote about. It's the Punisher War Journal #41 cover by John Romita Jr. and the before and after can be seen in Roberts CAF gallery. The main figures and most of the background were done in inks but one small area of the background (train) was done in markers and was fading away. Also, the cover did not have any of the stats/logos when I got it so I decided to hire Robert to recreate the cover dress and to re-ink the faded areas. This may be blasphemous to some but I feel that a restoration expert may be a better choice than even the original inker because an artists work changes over time and it is possible that an impartial expert restorer could restore a piece more exactly to original appearance than even the original inker. If the entire piece was done in markers and was fading I wouldn't have gotten it or considering having it re-inked. Some may take a firm 'no re-inking' stance but for me it depends on the severity and area affected and on this piece I was ok with it. If a piece is fading into oblivion is reinking wrong? I don't know. It's like restoring an old car from the ground up, if you replace everything on it is it still the same car you started with? This topic can be expanded upon, some people are against all restoration work, others deem certain things acceptable. Is removing glue stains ok, or replacing missing stats? how about bleaching/whitening tanned pieces? or removing signatures? or repairing tears? I think the key thing is that any restoration work should be disclosed when the time comes to sell/trade the piece.

Bump. I will be at NYCC on Thursday and could meet to avoid shipping.

I see Tim Sale is scheduled to appear at NYCC and was wondering what his current convention policy is? Does he still do the fast passes, what are his rates, does he do a fresh list every day, etc. any info is appreciated.

$500 plus paypal fees & postage (purchased for $500 from Albert Moy, have receipt)

I have a few pieces and art books for sale and will be attending the upcoming NJ art con, check them out here: http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=192798 art includes: John Buscema inked Conan pinup (alternate version of a convention program cover) $1400 Ernie Chan Red Sonja pinup $200 Ernie Chan Conan cover prelim $200 Mark Texeira Wolverine #66 pg 15 $475 Mark Texeira Sabretooth #2 pg 11 $375 Don Flowers Glamour Girls pinup cartoon $100 books include: Artists Edition Rocketeer, Betty variant cover $300 Steve Rude 'Artist in Motion' deluxe signed/numbered slipcase hardcover $40 Mark Schultz 'Portfolio' deluxe signed/numbered slipcase hardcover $100

The dubious "Dr. Seuss" sketch will sell in 12 hrs. Am I the only one that's bothered by an auction house like Comiclink selling something like this with such a ridiculous disclaimer and COA?

Price reduced to $40/shipped for the book or you can pick it up in person on 9/8 at the NJ Art Con.

$50 shipped (via insured media mail) deluxe slipcase hardcover limited signed/ numbered (351/1000) edition of Steve Rude’s art book Artist in Motion. (Cover price was $60.) Message me for additional pics. Book is 9.5”x12.5”, is 208 pages long and features over 300 color illustrations. Description from publisher: "The book explores Rude's versatility in several subjects and mediums. Chapters cover his comics and illustration work, private commissions, animation material, life-drawings, and an elaborate sketchbook section. Numerous finished paintings are accompanied by preliminary work, such as sketches, color roughs, and use of reference materials. In addition, there is a "how-to" segment, which shows a painting project from start to finish. Almost all of the works are scanned directly from the original artwork. Many are published for the first time. Artist in Motion shows Rude's artistic processes in its entirety. Rude explains his techniques for the layman to better understand this contemporary master's artistic processes. He also provides comments on many of the projects, providing insight into each. A biography and exclusive interviews delve into Rude's philosophy and approach to art. Rude's diversity with different mediums are showcased, as demonstrated with oils, watercolor, gouache, cel vinyl, pastel, charcoal, pencil, and pen and ink. All are explained through clear dialogue and useful examples. Fans of Rude's comic work, art students, and admirers of exemplary illustration will all find this book unique and intriguing."

and that's why 'make an offer' is such a turn off for many people. if you're a dealer/rep price the damn art.

I thought the NYC art con was organized by a competitor. if it's the same promoter what is the point of having two shows scheduled just weeks apart with pretty much the same vendors located fifteen miles apart? is the difference between NJ and NYC that big of a deal to people? are there vendors that set up at one and not the other?

I’m curious, do most people use Mylar bags, acid free boards, etc etc or just stick their pieces in itoyas? I’m in the latter camp myself...

And once again a deadbeat artist gets a pass. Instead of "taking the high road" people need to share these experiences and name names so that the community knows the risk of dealing with certain artists.

I noticed an update on the Comiclink listing for the "Dr. Seuss" sketch. They have added this disclaimer: "COA from Reel Legends included. COMICLINK DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS PIECE. BID AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED." This is very disappointing and lame that they are still offering this piece with a disclaimer that basically screams fake. I expect to wade through garbage like this on ebay but not on a reputable site that sells six figure pieces. As always caveat emptor... Also, in their last auction ComicLink sold a preliminary cover (Marvel Treasury #28) that was CLEARLY not by John Buscema with an erroneous description. Initially the listing description said the piece was by Buscema and after I contacted them and provided images for comparison for an actual Buscema prelim for that very issue the best they could do was change the description to say "attributed to John Buscema" which was ridiculous to anyone familiar with Buscema's work. (https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/433816-misattributed-john-buscema-piece-in-comiclink-june-preview/?tab=comments#comment-10258369)

I use the IKEA ALEX cabinet and I'd recommend it. it is a great neat way to store a stack of portfolios or even loose pieces. no, it won't fit a DPS folio but its great for up to 13"x19" folios.

Also note that rare does not necessarily equal valuable. You'll get the most money reselling sketches/commissions when it is of a character most associated with the artist (i.e. Bill Sienkiewicz and Elektra, Ditko and Spiderman, etc) because you'll have a larger pool of interested buyers. if you collect commissions and your theme is some offbeat character or situation don't expect to get big bucks for that 'rare' sketch of Squirrel Girl listening to an ipod just because its the only example that exists by a particular artist.