grapeape

No. I know it seems that way. There is a click of collectors and dealers. But there is money coming in from serious collectors and investors. I’m seeing it. We could have a very productive run of buying and selling for many more years. Now more then ever you must CYA. Make smart purchases. Cull the chafe from your stagnant collection. Wallets are open. Art is finding its way out of hidden portfolios. This is an exciting time to be a collector.

Hope he’s not watching The Dealmakers.

E L E C T R I S C U I T ?

I believe this is the one Mike Zeck is referring to as the unaware homage, referencing this image to my prelim art used to develop the Bloodshot Last Stand cover.

Thanks Bird. Yes I can’t tell you the number of people who have praised my ‘Punisher’ drawing over the years. Unfamiliar with Bloodshot I looked up the book and was also surprised Mike De Carlo did the inking. I know a question I’m going to be asked? Are you sad you ‘lost’ a Punisher? Im not sad, I thought I had a Punisher but my eyes were too Bloodshot to see reality No I’m not sad. I found out I have a prelim for a published Mike Zeck cover. I’ll be ok.

The Plate One portfolio piece Mike Zeck referred to is the same one located in Chuck Costas CAF if you want to take a look at that.

My friends do you have a mystery solved story you’d like to share?

Back in the nineties ole Grapeape was at the SDCC looking through art at the D.O.A booth. I stumbled upon a really cool prelim of the Punisher...or so I thought. I bought it for $35. But one day recently I was looking at a checklist of art by Mike Zeck and found a comic called Bloodshot Last Stand. I reached out to Jim Warden. Jim Warden reached out to Mike Zeck. Was this a Punisher piece? Was this the prelim for Bloodshot? Was it a “Punisher” converted to Bloodshot?” Mike Zeck replied to Jim last night and he passed it on to me. ” It was not originally created for any Punisher related project. Specifically targeted to that Bloodshot cover.” “Looking at it now is the first time I’m realizing how close the pose is to a Punisher pose from years prior. The ‘Plate One’ illustration for the first Punisher Portfolio! I wasn’t aware I was ‘homaging’ myself at the time :-)”

A word of caution for Blackstone. You should have read the boards before buying. Too late

Congrats on winning it. Somebody told me once that they knew someone who (amateur) attempted inking unfinished Byrne or Cockrum pieces they got at a comic show in the eighties. Can't remember if that person was on the boards.

FF 1- sheer introductory drama FF-55 FF-57 FF-72 FF-86

I think the inking is unfinished But I wouldn’t fool with it. It’s a good historical reference of Byrne pencils. The Beast looks very 😎 cool.

My friend did something similar for a book he had most of the pages for when the cover simply never shook loose for ownership. It presents very nicely. enjoy the day 🇨🇦 🍇 🦍

B U M P * if you have or know the whereabouts of any original art pages from this comic please contact the OP Jordysnordy through PM here on CGC. Please be fair and reasonable in your valuations and help this man with his goal of putting the book back together. It feels good to help your fellow collector. I know these pages are out there.

Justin Case did you make the deal?

Mike R V there is a thread on this board somewhere that lists all the dealers, many you won’t see on the CAF home page. I just don’t remember exactly where but hang tight I bet someone quicker then me will produce that link. I see you’re exhausting your resources but networking like you are here will produce more opportunities to dig up secondary market connections I’m sure. Good luck

What did you get buddy?

Items for sale fromcolfo_45 colfo_45 (0) | Save this seller uh....yeah I think we might want to pass on this seller's treasures.

Steve buddy next show you have to get away and head down here. ommmmmmm Dealmakers....... How Much?..What do you want? I mean where am I going to find another page like this?.

I’ve seen colors bleed through so xtra protection ✅ 💯 % smart move!

Oh my..... Mr. and Mrs. 🍇 🦍 ✅

This is quality 💯 BT. I mean this an Amazonian Powerhouse here! *I would advise avoiding ebay on Bruce Timm and on Charles Schulz Snoopy, etc. Enormous amount of fakes routinely offered and sold.

Let’s face it kids. The highlight of the on air streaming show occurred approximately at 2:03 in when the legendary grape ape yelled “grape ape” then for dramatic effect pointed at Bechara’s camera and yelled “GRAPE APE IN THE HOUSE.” Grape + ape more and more referring to himself in the third person. Before leaving Grape saw Rich tied up trying to get something together before going back on camera. Grape looked at Mrs. Ape and said, “check it out.” The other Donelly was alone. I approached with a couple of pieces inquiring, “do you buy art?” “Uhh, it’s my brother that does that. Hey Rich? Hey Rich?” This guy wants to sell something.” Rich had to sprint over to make sure he wasn’t missing out on FF 1 pages. He wasn’t. Then I heard someone shouting, “where’s Rich? Hey Rich you’re up/on.” Poor guy had to sprint back across the room So......again if anyone looked disheveled or overextended grape would like to apologize for any part he played in that. Let’s do it again in November. 🍇 🦍 met a lot of cool human beings (collectors) here.