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Ok one more.... Can't go wrong with a million guns. Punisher Armory # 9 Michael Golden http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1440527

Just completed a significant (and for me high anxiety) trade in my infantile OA collecting career. This was my favorite piece in the trade. I will be posting the rest of the pieces to my CAF gallery, but wanted to share this one here . One comment I have to make is that the other party was a joy to work with, and it speaks volumes to the OA collecting community. http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1440493&GSub=182593 McFarlane Spider-Man #9 page 3

Thanks a lot!!

So I've always understood blue line art, but I've seen some pieces with red lines being used in the backgrounds and usually a message that says remove red lines. Here is a random Warlock piece that I have that has them. I'm also about to get a cover with some red line work on it. What were those used for?

Well this one is up for sale right now by Dell'Otto, but since it's published (Wizard #230)....it has a published cover asking price. It's gorgeous though (not the best scan)

Picked up this illustration he did with colored pencils. Even when it's just a quicker sketch and not a full blown painting, he does great work!

I would like to hear your, or anyone's thoughts on the ASM McFarlane piece. Do you think the stat effected the price or was it around FMV?

I use to buy slabbed comics, now the only comics I get are ones I have the OA too for the most part. That or universal classics I've missed, but I almost always go digital for that. How the hell did I miss Locke and Key the first time around?? Anyway, I will still occasionally get a slab comic on ebay if I can get a good snipe in. However, in addition to OA, I've started adding a XM or Sideshow statue or two into my collection. It displays real nice next to the same character OA.

I have a piece that is 29" x 60" framed in museum glass. Have no issues and stable on the wall with two anchor points.

I ordered some exclusive variants and ended up disputing charges with my CC company after multiple unanswered emails and voicemail messages. What's funny is I ended up getting those books off another much more reliable site. I love some of the variants they get, but I refuse to order from them directly anymore.

Ha! Saw the notification of this post in the topic while I was writing mine. I agree!

Most OA is also published, and has mass exposure to varying degrees. How many people knew what the Basquiat looks like before you saw articles covering it's 110 mil auction price. While I'm sure you can buy prints of that work, how many prints are sold vs. an average issue of a comic book?

One more and my last one for a while. Venom Vol 2 #40. First Mania cover. Thanks for looking!

Edit - just saw someone already posted about the Crain so I hid mine. And there are already three on ebay for 4-5x the price..... I'll still ask the question from my hidden post though. Have you seen stores release graded only copies before, and what do you think of the practice?

Finally back from the framers! Venomverse 1 -5. They didn't cut down the signature card like I asked so it left a little more negative space than I would have liked, but still looks great. If you want to see it in more detail you can go here - http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1406143 Thanks!

I can relate being pretty new in this hobby. You mentioned shout outs on CAF, one thing I did is hit up those people on CAF that already had a large collection of pieces from an artist I was interested in. Look and see who's out there that has a bunch of Clay's work and DM them. Collectors love talking about their collections, and they may share some tips and insight that get your closer to acquiring the pieces you are after or the contacts you need. I've actually made a couple good virtual acquaintances that way! This next tip is a monetary investment, but you may need get on a commission list, or buy a slightly lower end piece (only if you love it) just to get on the artist/reps radar and show you are a serious collector of that person's work. A commission especially, as the artist has to communicate with you throughout the process and you can talk about buying future art.

Yeah, that's why it was hard to classify as it's a store exclusive variant to a main distribution release. Granted I like the virgin covers better.

I'm picking this up. It's a store exclusive, but six stores and limited to 600 sets worldwide. Also it's a store variant on a main release Marvel variant, so really hard to classify. Venomverse 1-5 Virgin connecting covers https://comicsheatingup.net/2017/08/07/venomverse-crain-connecting-set-available-as-limited-virgin-variants/

Why? Is it just for virtual karma points and back patting, or are they trying to drive demand for resell later? Just seems like a lot of effort....

I went ahead and did it. Love looking at the site, so don't mind supporting it. Thanks!

Well the small image annoyed me so I went ahead and uploaded to CAF. http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1406143&GSub=182397

I went back and forth on if I should upload this yet as I wont be able to pick the piece until the end of the month, though I will probably wait till I have it in hand before I post to CAF. But since I just paid it off, what the heck! Most I've ever paid for a collectible, but love the character, artist, and pretty sure this is the largest collection of Venoms in any single piece!! Venomverse #1 - #5 Clayton Crain connecting covers edit - wonder why the pic posted so small. The file is 3.1 mb. I guess it's because it's so wide.

Thanks! I jumped over the CAF and couldn't find the damn follow gallery option. ;-) May need to upgrade soon.

Saw this on CAF and figured you guys would appreciate it if you haven't checked it out. It's not my art (so wish it was!!). I know most are familiar with the published work, but what I thought was interesting is the change Marvel made to the original painting, replacing Zombie Spider Man on the far right. Spiderverse original banner and connecting covers. Since the image is so large, here is the link instead of copying the picture. http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1400857

Thanks!! I've have my run collecting this and that, and while I've made a few bucks at times when I do decide to sell something, for the most part I break even or might lose a little bit. What really attracted me to the OA hobby was not only could I satiate my collecting needs, but also have appreciable works that I can display nicely around the house. A lot of people that visit don't even realize (as I didn't) that you can acquire the original work, so always a nice conversation starter.