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Disgraceful Despicable I know we don’t have enough information, but for me, *stolen from the Buscema family* is enough. This is low.

The only way to find out ShallowDan is to have Rich “ask his brother.”

Nearly every COA I’ve come across was 1) added in attempt to deceive the public or 2) make an xtra buck (see Neal) I have no problem with option 2 from the sellers POV but I it adds little reassurance to the buyer in most cases. Public enemy #1 is the “COA” that adds a false sense of security and induces the victim to ignore all the other red flags. The best way to obtain art safely 1) study and learn about the artist, the tools they use, etc 2) buy from their rep when possible or directly from the artist 3) buy from a seller that has good reputation and reliable character references 4) trust your gut and be wary of it seems too good to be true....

Not in the running for these...want to compliment the Amy Reeder piece. As a stand alone regardless the character or story, that’s an outstanding and creative beauty. For those who love art for art sake that piece is a no brainer!! 🍇+ 🦍 approved 👍

I would dress like that if I didn’t give AF.

SOLD $5.500 Auction Starts:10/9/2020 8:00:00 PM ET Current Bid:$5,500 UpdateAuction Ends:10/29/2020 8:05:00 PM ETStarting Bid:$1Bid Count:57Time Left:Auction Has Ended

I was a comic book guy. Growing up in New York in the seventies. My brother and I bought everything we could get our hands on. I started going after bigger fish when I became an earner in the 90’s. ASM 1 FF1 TOS 39 For whatever reason AF 15 eluded me. I even had a Sub Mariner 1 from the Golden Age. Over the years I sold them all. But I have runs of all my favorite reader books. 1996 SDDC John Romita Sr. and Golden Age Flash Harry Lampert cemented my commitment to original comic art. I still toy with the idea of reclaiming a few slabbed classic books. But I probably won’t. Art has me hooked.

Maybe Mrs. Ape put it out there that yours truly is looking for a golden parachute. Don’t listen to that dame. I love her but she’s “bananas.”

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Yeah that’s right. Also she was in BODY DOUBLE one of my favorite films. Something about her ❤️💥⚡️Was/is special.

Inspired Really good man!!!

You said it brother!!!! Loved her and still follow her on Twitter like a stalker

Anybody around during the eighties remembers this classic!!!

“Ask not, what your country can do for you...” H A P P Y. H A L L O W E E N. 🎃

This would scare the heck out of me if I came upon the scene Halloween Night. creepy spooky watercolor by the excellent Emilio Soltero.

Many admirers of this classic battle page. Step up with a serious offer and reward yourself. This gem could soon go back into private collection. PM grapeape

Christmas is coming. Weed out buyers premiums and over exposed auction listings. Will consider serious offers on all pieces. PM me and let me know. grape + ape

Have you been admiring this one? Make an offer as this one is about to go back in private collection. grape + ape

The artist is Ian Whetstone. I found other paintings on CAF with a similar style. Then I reached out to Ian and he confirmed creating the watercolor back in 2001. Thanks to everybody that tried to solve this mystery for me. Grape + ape

Great style and page layout.

Thanx buddy. You’re right I’m just so used to easy going USPS transactions. This was a small purchase so I wasn’t as hands on with controlling the shipping. As long as I get it no harm no foul.

Waiting for art sent from Atlanta on October 7. Sitting there with a deliver by October 15. Tracking now showing Dallas, Tx. Never had a bad experience like this until now. USPS rep. very nice laid blame on handling election ballots. maybe this weekend? I was expecting this to come priority but was sent ground😢 As long as it gets here.

Ha ha damn my fading eyes😂 Bechara of course!!!

LTB that’s cool you met Liefield once. Like I said I wish many of you anywhere near California will make a pilgrimage to the next LA show. It’s so chill lots of art to look at. My favorite thing to do is meet other attendees and get a look at their portfolios. I did buy two pages once unexpectedly from a fella that just showed up to get them “appraised.” It’s also fun to bring stuff to brag about. That’s part of the fun of this hobby. It’s cool to show pieces to seasoned dealers or fellow collectors and see them rattled with appreciation.