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It would be unusual to have a Kirby marker signature that was obtained from the 60's. Kirby typically signed comics on the first page (as you stated) and it was also in ballpoint pen (you stated that as well). Does anyone even have a signed book from the 60's using a marker? To me, the signature is very suspect. I really don't like the curve of the 'J'. I have no opinion on what eBay will do, but I would stay away from that signature.

I'm not really a commissions guy, but Bill Morrison knocked this out of the park for me. Of course I had to include Black Canary in this grouping.

Thanks to 'The King' I have enjoyed comic books my entire life. Happy Birthday.

Sam had a ton of posters stacked in the back of an enclosed trailer truck. I met Sam the morning of 'set up' and spent the afternoon helping him unload and display his posters for the cost of him paying for my pass for the weekend (saved me about 5 dollars...a princely sum at the time). As I laid out the posters on the table, a San Diego Union Tribune photographer took my picture. The next day, I was the feature photo of SDCC on page two of the local section. Why was I wearing a tie? Who knows what was going on in my teenage head at the time.

My only OA pick up this year at SDCC. Love me some Jack Kirby and of course my favorite all time western title, Boys' Ranch. As a side note, this is from issue # 6 which has less Kirby artwork than prior issues. This is the title page from the last story in the issue, and Jack only did this page of the story "Happy Boy" Carries the Ball! I'm glad it found its way to my collection.

Looking forward to seeing friends there at SDCC that I only see there, once a year. There's a group of San Diego guys who go every year. That's always fun. I've gone to every show since the first one (1970) and only missed the shows from 1975 to 1985 (joined the Navy to see the world and traveled a lot after that). I exhibited at SDCC for 29 straight years (selling whatever I could) under the banner of San Diego Comics. That helped ensure getting passes and make a little $$ to spend buying more comics and some OA. I stopped exhibiting after 2019. It was time to enjoy it in other ways. Yeah, it's crowded. I've learned to navigate that. I wasn't too much into OA until the late 90's, early 2000's and then it seemed to be more viable than buying comics. I agree with Brian about finding art at the strangest booths. I typically check out the 'big boys' stuff online before I go, but I prefer some dealers more than others (price and willingness to be helpful and friendly. Most are, some, not so much). I don't chase 'big price' artwork either. Most the OA that I target are artists that I like and it keeps me grounded. I'm not priced out of the big stuff, it just that I can't see paying big stuff, but I still like to fish in the pond. I think there was only one year when I didn't purchase a piece of art in the last 25 years. Going there is always fun. I don't go where the big crowds go, so it minimizes the crush of the crowd.

I have probably a dozen authentic Jack Kirby signatures (the benefit of living in San Diego and attending SDCC since the first one of which Mr. Kirby was a yearly guest). I'm probably not adding anything helpful to the above comments, and I can't speak to verifications by James Spence. However, I have never seen a Jack Kirby signature where Jack added a line underneath his signature. I'm not saying it couldn't have happened..., but I've never seen it. I'm sorry that this has happened to anyone.

Thank you Oakman. I am most impressed with your post. I have to believe you have some crazy stories.

After a career in shipbuilding (new construction and repair military vessels), I published my first novel last year.

I'm not sure that Kirby intended this as a prelim, but it's not the finished piece. Unfinished and pure Jack pencils.

There are various versions of this prelim that Ward did before the finished piece. Some are rougher than this and one that I have seen is fairly tight. But this one is mine.

Take B&V 68

My only sketch cover.

I was fortunate to have picked up two complete Sagendorf 16 page OA stories. This is one of the pages. Love me some Popeye.

I'm amongst the group who didn't know him, but appreciated his posts. R.I.P.

I first searched for artists I was interested in. No luck. Then, I sifted through at least 3/4 of the art starting from highest to lowest. There were about 10 pieces that I was willing to take a closer look, but 8 out of the ten pieces, that caught my attention, and were fairly priced, were already gone (at least they had been removed). I'm guessing that means that someone was selling. Ultimately, I ended up not purchasing anything. I appreciate CAF and CAL. IMHO, many of the biggest dealers are pricing OA much like someone in this thread already stated, not like it's 2023, but like it's 2033. I wish them well.

Thank you Mike for facilitating this contest.

I love The Fly, but I mostly love Fly Girl. Here is my one and only OA Fly page by John Rosenberger

I am in

Matt Baker.

Jack Kirby. My favorite comic book artist and creator. Remembering the King's birthday with one of my favorite comics (Boys' Ranch) and OA from my CAF page.

Jon was a gentleman. He would take time for everyone and enjoyed sharing his love of the hobby. I was fortunate to know him through his contributions to the AACC and his visits to SDCC. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family. R.I.P. Mr. Berk.

Thank you CGC Mike for all the hard work you put into this contest. Your efforts are very much appreciated. Good luck to the finalists!

Only a certain amount of nostalgia is the driver to my comic book collecting and reading. I consider comic books to be the perfect medium for my entertainment. I started reading comics slightly after Robot Man and my first comic that I can remember was Batman # 161 (1963) and my first Marvel was Marvel Tales # 1. (1964). I enjoy good art and good stories, which is why the medium is perfect for me. I spent my wonder years reading Marvels (after my first one) until Kirby went to DC. My collecting interests mostly lie in the Golden (Fiction House and Fox and other GGA esoteric titles) and Silver age (Superman Family titles) and my favorite reading is DC late 50's to mid 60's), none of that for the most part were comics I read / collected when I was a kid. I love most everything produced by Simon & Kirby, no matter the genre. I read a comic story every day. I'm currently engaged with the Superman Omnibus Vol. 7 with the latest Barks reprint from Fantagraphics on deck. None of that is nostalgia driven. I just love comic books and comic book stories. Oh, yeah...and a bit of original comic book art strikes my fancy. I lead a fairly balanced life...married 40 years, adult children and the youngest grandchild just graduated H.S. and will be attending SDSU in the fall. As a retired guy, I keep busy with my home life, my dogs, golf, and I just received my author's copies of my first book that will be out sometime late fall, early winter. Very exciting times for a boomer. I like to check in on the boards to see what you all are doing. I'm appreciative of all of you who contribute regularly. You guys are a lot of fun and always give me a lot to think about regarding our hobby. Collect what you love, read what is fun. Enjoy what you do.

It's always fun. Thanks Mike! I'm in.