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Thanks so much for the video and great photos, nice of y'all to take the time to do that!

Back in 2000 I went to Mid Ohio con and saw several of the Byrne Wonder Woman and Spider-Man Chapter One pages. That’s where I noticed a lot of these were inked with ink that was watered down (prob to enhance ink flow). The art looked nice but it was not the super dark ink you come to expect. So like a genius I passed on several pages I would have bought if they weren’t a bit ink washy.

Back then condition was more of a factor than today.

ink too washy - Pass

too much white out - Pass

not enough front facing heroes - Pass

Real smart!

Man it is a very nice Deathlok cover, just checked it out on their website. 
 

Here the link for those who are interested:

https://www.coollinesartwork.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=314711&ArtistId=393&Details=1&From=Room

You just have to inquire they'll send you a price. Their current value tends to be just a bit higher than one would expect.

WOW.. the Barbra Walters of comic art interviewing does it again! A very enjoyable listen. I appreciate that Jim will sit down with you and field some non soft ball questions. I have to say it's good to get a little peak behind the curtain at the Heritage. As always it's a treat to hear from you and your buds as well. Andy and Yo offer up very interesting takes on our hobby. Thanks!!!! 

That looks pretty darn sharp!

Looks cool, exciting to see these type of exhibits popping up around the globe.

Opps

Many thanks!! Always fun to see art out in the wild!

Wow you have a fine assortment of pages, I particularly enjoy your awesome Perez new Teen Titans cover… oh the fine Perez details.. a very powerful cover, nice write up too btw. Bet it was a fun unpacking! Congrats!!!

Nice selection… something for everyone!

I’m for Felix getting his guys all the money he can for their art. For far too long the artist been cut out of the big payday, it’s good to see that today’s artists can reap nice rewards for their considerable talent!

On 6/23/2022 at 7:45 AM, Sean- said:

I’m not fond of anyone flipping intentionally for quick profits.

Agreed. I also like to avoid those collectors even when I would benefit from dealing with them. I like comic art to be a hobby for me... and dealing with them makes it more like a business.

The grail today for sale tomorrow guys are who I really like to avoid!

If you’d like to hear how Benno picked up this fine piece, tune into this early Felix podcast:

https://www.felixcomicart.com/podcastdetail.asp?pId=10

While the cover’s is definitely historically significant, the cover’s artistic appeal, for me, is about a 3.5 on a scale of 10.  I think even the big spenders in the hobby felt that too.

If the cover had a nice fully rendered image that looked similar to some of the books killer slash pages, I think bidding would have been more in line with some of the lofty pre auction predictions.

For example, I believe a cover that was the quality of Benno Rothchild’s slash would have gone much higher.

( From the CAF gallery of Benno Rothchild) 

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1474613

Ok I have to say Dave Mandel is one of the most entertaining guys in the hobby, no wonder he makes his living writing comedy! I always look forward to hearing his thoughts on the hobby and I also enjoy the fact that he’s not afraid to speak his mind … great interview(s)! 

I have listened to all his “the stuff dreams are made of” podcasts. On that podcast Dave talks prop collecting, Dave and his cohost Ryan are knocking it out of the park on every episode!!! 
 

Thanks Dave and Felix!!!

Mono prints are a hard no for me.

If one of my favorite artist has prints or sketch books he’s selling as merch. I might drop a 20 to support him, but I can’t see myself ever buying a 1 of 1 print as a collectible. I can’t trust that he will not turn around at a con a year later and print a “Special” artist’s proof 1 of 1, of the same page.

“Hey man, baby needs a pair of shoes, besides this is an artist’s proof NOT a mono print”

Two years go by and the guy prints a special 1 of 1 dark purple color variant of in his mood series. He also has a red, green, teal options ALL of course are 1 of 1. 

Year 3 he, yet again an innovator, brings the supersized 1 of 1 monoprints all are printed 24 inches tall for massive wall appeal.

I can see where this may appeal to others, it’s just not my thing.

On 5/28/2022 at 7:11 PM, drdonaldblake1 said:

 

I'm pretty sure Eric Roberts would be interested....all hed have to do to raise some $ is sell a few of his stellar pieces

Don’t think Mr Roberts would ever have to sell a piece(s) to afford a piece. I believe he’s someone who can simply leave the paddle up until the auctioneer stops talkin ; )

Does ComicLink or ComicConnect do appraisals?

Generally, I’m content with the state of my collection. However, I have myself a bit jammed up, in order to complete a couple of collection goals, I would have to part with some pieces that mean a lot to me so it’s has me stuck in neutral. I traded or sold art to upgrade the collection, but now all the easy choices have been moved. 

In an ideal world, I would have a bit move movement in my collection to keep it from getting stale. I’m starting to come with terms with me not adding more nostalgic based pieces (at least that’s what I tell myself) and settling for more modern pieces.

I’d say I’m 7 out of 10 on the contentment scale.

I think the act of creation comes from the penciler, that is where the art is made. I love what the inker brings to the table and respect the heck out of their skill and talent, HOWEVER in my eyes they weren’t responsible for the initial act of creation from a blank page. That is where the magic is for me. 

I have bought a page or two strictly because of the inking of the page, but even in those cases, I probably would have passed if it was inked over printed blue lines.

If my favorite artist went completely digital, I zero interest in a 1 of 1 print of a page or a real inked page over his printed blue lines.

Not for me, but I can see where some might enjoy owning these items. 

WOW that is a heck of an update. I am most impressed with the Paul Smith and JR Jr art… sooo cool! Congrats!!!!

Now that's one heck of a Cap page!