GreatEscape

Lineco archival corners are perfectly safe for securing art to a board (ideally archival as well).  I’ve used them for all my art, top framers use them and Heritage for displaying art at conventions.  No worries on Lineco. 

Wonderful piece, probably a fan recreation but it's not the original cover art which sold at Heritage in 2007.  The original painting would be valued $120k+ today.  Authentic Wally Wood signature attached for reference, hard to verify w/o provenance.  Thanks for sharing...hope this helps.

HA 2007 - Wood OPG #9 Cover Art $22,705

On 11/19/2021 at 11:27 PM, jsylvester said:

Happy with the Jones.

I received higher offers privately for the Maxx 1/2 cover, Someone got a steal for peak Kieth Maxx in his MCP style. I’m actually trying to find the buyer as I’d like the opportunity to get it back someday.

I still can’t believe what the Punisher went for but it was a really nice piece. 

My Frazetta watercolor went below what I purchased it for and was surprised.

Azrael did ok

I thought my MCP 2 was a good buy. Congrats to the new owner.

My Knightfall and Maximum Carnage pages were good buys too.

I never intended on selling these and only purchase what I love which made this difficult. I’m sure I have pieces that would have a higher return but 90s OA needs more time to mature. 

Congrats Jason.  Truly amazing pieces of quality 90s art delivered hefty proceeds that I know are going to important needs. I thought my proxy bid for the Kelley Jones would win it but foiled by a cut bid. Jim Lee Punisher pieces are blazing hot, esp those with Wolverine. 

On 9/14/2021 at 11:58 PM, Unstoppablejayd said:

Great thread. I just finished the wall in my new office …

 

 

Looks awesome Jason!  Shows you can mix and match frame styles and make it work.  So meticulous even to arrange around your monitor and lamp for max visibility 

On 8/25/2021 at 7:29 AM, delekkerste said:

Same price as the cheapest Cryptopunk NFT. 

$250K for classic comic art looks positively dirt cheap by comparison.  

I keep thinking that say 10 years from now all these NFT buyers will deeply regret having what is analogous to Dutch tulips…nice to look at but miserable investments. In 2031, no barriers to entry as anyone can crank out NFTs but the hundreds for free on their AI-enabled iPhone24s.  Just saying.  

Hey folks!

Dan Pottick and I enjoyed a private viewing of the Society's new OA Gallery Exhibit (now open through Oct 23rd) and thought to share our video here on the Boards.  The video tour shows 120+ OA pieces on two gallery floors, a chat with the Collections Manager and commentary on a few select pieces which caught our eye.  All of the pieces are consigned by hobby collectors/dealers and are priced for sale-- note: the Society had only posted prices on ~30% of the pieces as of Wed but should be completed by next week.  Anyway, any inquiries should be directed to curator Rob Pistella at (804) 363-1365.  Enjoy!

Link to YouTube video:  Video Tour

Marvel Legacy #1

To launch the Marvel Legacy title, Ed McGuinness drew this hero-packed homage to Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975). 

This time, the "OG" heroes are busting through the cover while the newer versions watch from the background.

Definitely a "Most Interesting" modern cover that I couldn’t resist!

1 hour ago, Race said:

 

20.   Green Lantern 156 pg ? splash/Gil Kane/$6,500 (B) – Super page of a small GL over a larger GL over a starfield. A nice page, bit one which Bechara, Glen and Will all tried to persuade us was soooo inexpensive compared to what it “should be” (no, Bechara, this is not a $20,000 page). I don’t mind the dealer shilling his wares, but when all three jump in it gets uncomfortable… way too much like collusion for my taste. Hell, it’s bad enough Glen keeps buying stuff from Bechara and then tacking on an additional 40%, we aren’t blind here… That said, an offer came in for $5,500… Bechara countered with $5,800… Nick Barucci swooped in with an offer of $5,700 at the very end and took it home at a 12% discount.        

For reference, the Kane GL splash sold twice at Heritage.  Sold in 2014 for $4481 and again in 2019 for $3600.   Solid return for Bechara (smart to emphasize value vs. 2014) and a great pick-up by Nick.