Will_K

Where's @delekkerste when you really need him ??

53 minutes ago, delekkerste said:

I understand that sometimes portraying the hero in a weakened position is not ideal, but, I think it's case by case

A collector once told me that he wasn't interested in the cover art to certain issues of Superman/Action.  He said Superman was always getting his butt kicked.  There are some exceptions, but I think he was basically referring to Superman 250 - 300 and Action Comics 400 - 435.  A prime example is the cover where Superman is kissing Star Sapphire's boot.

Here's a story from Tony Isabella:

http://tonyisabella.blogspot.com/2013/11/nick-cardy.html

A number of items are credited as being part of the "IRI Collection".

Does anyone know anything about the IRI Collection ??

Yeah.  I like Giordano and the Black Canary... but W O W !!!

My buddy Steve Mannion has just started his 6th Kickstarter project.  I've backed all of them.  He's gotten them done in good time.  That includes printing, commissions and mailing.  The art for his comic is pretty much done before he launches.  He keeps all the backers updated and keeps things light.

Steve's latest Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevenmannion/fearless-dawn-shorts-1-comic-by-steve-mannion

Although JLGL has made his mark drawing superheroes, he prefers not to.  He loves drawing the other genres where he's also excelled.  For example, sci-fi (Twilight)  and westerns (Jonah Hex).  So although you may not be into the story, I think JLGL would've loved the opportunity.  The story looks great.  And JLGL inks himself, the rendering has a different look than you'd usually see. 

There aren't many complete JLGL stories out there.  I think there would be a premium on that, not a discount.  The final price will probably surprise you even more.  I doubt the bidders are really big Phantom Stranger fans, they're JLGL fans. 

Out of curiosity, outside of comics, are there any ongoing debates about Lichtenstein ?

If so, what are those topics ?

Well, Bob Kane did sign his name to other artists' work... 

OK, so now we have a way to fish out the benefactor.  Who wants to contest ownership?  One can show their "bill of sale" and receipt that were signed by "Jack Kirby" and "Charles Schulz".

15 minutes ago, Bird said:

32 minutes ago, Will_K said:

The LoC seems to be OK with the art having been stolen.

It has never been reported stolen. A technicality perhaps but an important one.

No.  But the LoC does have that base covered.  Quoting the article :

For Amazing Fantasy #15, the Library of Congress has any of a number of valuable pieces in its archives. For its part, it makes sure it has its legalities covered.

“We have what’s called an Instrument of Gift,” Duke says. “We ask that the donor sign that they own legal right to the art, manuscript, books, or whatever they’re donating, that they possess the legal property.”

And Duke says that’s the best they can do. Many of the Library’s pieces are hundreds of years old.

“We’re not going to go chasing through the halls of time trying to figure out how did it get from point A to point B,” she says.

I've always wonder about the "why" about the anonymity.  Is it just to avoid having collectors come out of the woodwork asking for "more" ?

It seems like the donation was made while the benefactor was still living.  Was there a danger of being sued ?  The LoC seems to be OK with the art having been stolen.  They just accept the benefactor's word that it wasn't.  It seems like making the donation was an easy way of getting rid of a stolen property.

There was also the option of making the LoC donation upon death, just put it in your Last Will  Unless you didn't trust your Executor. 

The benefactor supposedly got the "OK" from Ditko.  So was Ditko told who had the art?  What if Ditko said he wanted his art returned to him?  What if Ditko did give his blessing but then changed his mind?  Did Ditko sign something where he gave up any rights to the art ? 
 

Why did HA even list this ?

Does the seller pay a listing fee even if it doesn't sell ?

12 hours ago, Brian Peck said:

But the writer needs to do a better job in his research, San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic-Con are owned by two different groups.  

 

That kind of goes along with the... "untold" part.

If you don't receive the CAF Weekly Newsletter, Bill Cox mentioned this transaction and provided 2 links.

@RS88's

https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=195772

and a new pinned CAF forum topic, Best Practices When Buying/Selling/Trading Original Comic Art

https://www.comicartfans.com/forums/comic_art_collecting/CAF_announcements/threads/4346

6 hours ago, Will_K said:

9 hours ago, RS88 said:

one would expect a few questions

You may also start asking more questions.

1 hour ago, malvin said:

6 hours ago, Will_K said:

You may also start asking more questions.

What does that mean?  

Malvin 

What I meant was... @RS88 may be more skittish when people try to buy from him and HE will start asking more questions.

3 hours ago, RS88 said:

one would expect a few questions

You may also start asking more questions.

If you guys are will to go that far, how about going to the LCSs ??

28 minutes ago, Blastaar said:

The art will resurface shortly somewhere for sale.

If so, all the more reason to file a police report.

30 minutes ago, vodou said:

Maybe (don't know, not and never have been a policyholder), but...usually one-n-done post-claim; meaning: they boot you and you are uninsured again.

"one-n-done" might've come in handy in this case.

The guy must be a true and proud Dell’Otto fan to commit fraud and theft.  But I feel sorry for Dell’Otto.

Out of curiosity, would CollectInsure.com cover this situation ?

They say they cover "theft".  So a police report is required to file a claim, correct ?

4 hours ago, Bird said:

my email has been sent. I will share if he responds with any information. 

 

Just kidding, of course I will. 

I've watched lots of M*A*S*H reruns but I have a big John Wayne gap in my movie knowledge.   Now I know what movie was being quoted.  Thanks. 

Vatche Mavlian.  He's a little light on the backgrounds. 

But I recently saw a bunch of his work.and his figurework reminds of some period of Wrightson's style.

On 6/7/2016 at 3:01 PM, Koa said:

Fans tend to be reverential and forgiving of their favorite artists and artists who are prone to taking advantage of that, really push it to the limits.

This might be the worst part of being a comic fan.  Not to excuse bad behavior among some artists but I'm sure some of them have some fan encounter (and commission) horror stories as well.

But in general, this is one of the few hobbies or interests where you can get REALLY close to someone whose work you appreciate.  I mean, these people would go to comic conventions and don't have an entourage.  We're kind of used to it now but do you remember the first time you saw an artist and you knew their work ?

Do you think you'll ever get a chance to say... Hey Sir Paul, can you write a little poem for me in iambic pentameter about 3 colors and the 212 area code ?

35 minutes ago, Bird said:

didn’t do my two commissions his rep dropped him

Just want to say that the agent works for the talent.  But that doesn't mean the agent has to put up with the talent's faults.  And vice versa.

If the talent knows their own faults, they should just refer commission requests to their agent.

As mentioned above, with or without an agent, some talent don't have enough of a following to have upset fans on-line.

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