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I agree on the covers, although I'd add Trimpe for some very memorable covers - #1, #2, #6 & 7 most notably. Bob Hall's covers to #3 & 4 weren't bad either. And don't forget that memorable one-shot by Bob Camp - #11! Interiors: Herb Trimpe designed the original look and did some fantastic (yet underappreciated) work on Special Missions, Mike Vosburg defined the book during its formative years that translated to the cartooons. And, don't forget Don Perlin who also blazed tails by drawing stories for #1, #2 and #5. Russ Heath drew a fantastic fill-in for issue #24 and also designed for the cartoon behind the scenes. Finally, don't forget Larry Hama who did the layouts for #21 and 26 as well as cover layouts for almost every issue.

I used to own the Superman... Superhombre ashcan which looks exactly like the logo (except it was B&W only). The logo was also used in the 60's on Adventure Comics #304. The original ashcan had a hand-written letter in Spanish on the inside of the front cover along with registration stamps from 1944. Inside was a copy of Superman #31. It's always been a mystery why DC decided to put it on some comics as a logo. Maybe they had to show that it was printed somewhere in the US every 20-25 years? If that's the case, then they should have printed it somewhere else in the 2000's. Anyone seen another printing of it?

A little too rich for my blood but I had to share this great piece of Ben Edlund History. You always have the coolest stuff Chuck! Thanks Vic - I'm running lower on cool Tick stuff to part with after selling a number of them to people on these boards. For anyone interested, you can always make an offer, but I figured if I were to cut these up and sell them separately, $500/each would be a bargain. But, I wanted to respect the way they were drawn and keep the page intact. I've seen others that seem to have been cut up.

For those that may not follow the Original Art thread, I just listed a full set of preliminary art from G.I. Joe #21 by Mike Zeck including the super detailed cover that was used on issues #20 and 21. http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1360024 I also listed some early Transformers pages from the original mini-series. The page from issue #2 already sold, but the page from #3 with Black Spidey is still available. http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1360040 Just wanted to make sure this group of collectors was aware.

Not sure how many folks here take a look at the original art section, but I posted 25 items for sale today - one of which was a great Kevin Eastman splash page from Underwhere. Comes framed for just $500 (and signed in the art as well). Take a look! http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1360041

For those that may not be actively watching the original art section, I decided to put up some original 1991 Tick card art by Ben Edlund for sale. You may not find better examples of Tick art from this time period. If anyone is interested, please contact me. First come, first served! http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1360038

I didn't see a listing for Eastman and Laird TMNT pages. Kevin sold many of the better Raphael pages for $5k in the last year. So, I'd put an "A" page at least in that $3-5k range.

Another vote for Dave Stevens here. Although I love Stevens' work, the probably with calling him the "king" is that his work wasn't very prolific, even in the 80's. The other guys you mention at least did over 100 covers each, if not a lot more. Stevens did maybe 30-50?

Zeck did alot of awesome covers too. The Punisher mini series, GI Joe, Capt. America...so much copper age goodness Top Zeck covers in my opinion: - Cap #263, 272, 284, 286, 321, 332 and Annual #8 - Punisher Limited Series #1, 3 and Return to Big Nothing Hardcover - G.I. Joe #38, 39, 41, 43, 46, Special Missions #1, 2, and Yearbook #3 - Kraven's Last Hunt - Web #31,32 and ASM #294 especially as well as the TPB Cover - Secret Wars #1, 8, and 10 - ASM #285 Cover - Marvel Tales #209 and 215 - Batman Ten Knights of the Beast (#417-420) - Deathstroke the Terminator #1 and 8 And, I'm sure others can point to others that they really like that didn't make the list. Zeck was the king of covers in the 80's!

The difference I see with Transformers and G.I. Joe vs.DCP #47 is that the Marvel Comics books shaped the origin of the characters and the stories behind the toys. While DCP #47 made no impact on the cartoon or the future history of the character at all. It was simply his first appearance in comics after the cartoon had been out. And, the price has been driven up because the print tun on that particular book was low (because no one really cared) The story from Transformers #1 & 2 became the basis for the first Transformers movie. G.I. Joe #1 was launched at the same time as the toy line and the Joe comics influenced the plot of the cartoons. Also, remember at one point, G.I. Joe was one of the top selling books - up there with X-Men. I can't say the Masters of the Universe Comics ever came close.

Yeah, I don't know how I could have missed this being the biggest fan of this mini-series. Without this, the Punisher would never have risen to the popularity he shared with Wolverine in the 80's/90's. Also, if we de-emphasize scarcity of the books, then Albedo #2 may come off the list. The main reason that one is on everyone's radar is because there are only 2000 copies. It does represent the anthropomorphic craze at that time, but so do the Turtles. If we want to represent other 80's trends, how about the Japenese trend represented by Macross #1, Lone Wolf & Cub and Akira? As important in my mind as the British invasion represented by Warrior/Miracleman. From that perspective, are both really needed? Again Miracleman #15's importance is also driven by scarcity.

I'm going to throw a few more out there for consideration... Tick Special Edition #1 - especially with the new show - how could this not be on the list? Evil Ernie is on the list and the Tick is not? TMNT #3 NYCC Variant or Turtlemania Gold - The Turtlemania is arguably more valuable than a TMNT #1. And of course Gobbledygook #1 (first Fugitoid and launched Mirage Studios). Albedo #0 Yellow/Gold. I've only ever seen 2 of these books and I don't think any of the sales have ever been public, but this book was fetching $800 back in the 80's. Even if it has cooled down, it is more valuable than many of the books on the list. But, I get why it may not be on the list - no longer hot. I'm surprised Captain America Annual #8 doesn't garner a mention - one of the most classic covers from the Copper Age and classic Wolverine app. Another Zeck classic - ASM #294 - Death of Kraven. You probably see more Web of Spider-man #32's slabbed because of the cover, but this issue killed off a major villain. Hulk #340 - This got dropped over ASM #298? Much better art, but can live with it. Marvel Graphic Novel #1 - Death of Captain Marvel - issued in an era of Marvel Graphic Novels and dealt with the realities of cancer in the Superhero world. #5 with X-Men God Loves Man Kills is also noteworthy. Along the same lines.,, Marvel Fanfare #1... actually never mind... significant, but no one cares. G.I. Joe #2 as well as #21 should be contenders. Agree #21 beats #2 for significance in the long run. Amethyst #1 35 cent variant of JLA #3 Superman logo variant - DC officially creating variants for test markets. Killing Joke - Umpteenth printings, but classic book that didn't make the list? Creepshow #1 by Wrightson from 1982. Still fetches a pretty penny and had a classic movie tie-in, But hot, probably not. In 1992, a little book called Spawn launched...top selling book that launched an empire, What's hard to determine with this list is whether we defining "top" by price or by significance? Some of the above are based more on price than significance. As far as books to drop, I'd suggest: - ASM #298 - the #300 far outshines this book. - Evil Ernie #1 - Does anyone still care about Lady Death? - Spectacular Spider-man #64 - I never found C&D that significant - Starslayer #2 - Agree that Rocketeer is a nice creation of the 80's by Dave Stevens, but this book has never really been that hot. - Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - Is Nightwing that important? - DC Comics Presents #47 - I get that it's the first He-Man in comics, but us he a hot comic? More of a tie-in to a cartoon. - B&V #320 - Is Cheryl Blossom that significant? Just some thoughts... feel free to debate.

Cool. I would like to have just one of those OA pages. Pick up the Mike Zeck Artists edition. The first issue if Secret Wars is featured inside. May be the closest thing you can get.

That DD#1 page was up on eBay for a number of years listed at $100,000 with no takers. So, the most it should theoretically go for is that amount. I'm also interested to see if the reserve is far below that amount or simply the consignor has shifted from eBay to Pedigree. It would be good to see what this page should realistically go for.

Can't wait to see it framed up. Glad it will be enjoyed by a true fan!

Jeff Whiting? Eli Stone?

Second Printings are denoted on the inside front cover. This one seems to be a first printing. Another test would be to measure it - there are slightly different dimensions of the first and second printing, but I'd have to pull both out myself to tell you what the actual size differences are. Signatures appear to be real and early ones - likely signed when the book came out. Hell, if it's a counterfeit, it's probably worth as much as a first print as they are even scarcer!

Those are absolutely stunning. I'm just going to toss up an just in case! HA! I didn't even think about that...but while we're at it, I'll [VERY wishful thinking]...throw in my too! ...in the meantime...I'll just salivate! Thanks for the kind words and offers to take them off my hands, but they'll be going into the permanent collection. Maybe one day we'll get to see Ben and Gerhard work on an actual Tick story together. I think it would be awesome! Kinda reminds me of a friend of mine who had this done awhile back ago.... I knew I wouldn't be able to buy this one either but he did sell me his box of wind-up tick toys! I think I know that guy. I see him in the mirror every morning.

Those are absolutely stunning. I'm just going to toss up an just in case! HA! I didn't even think about that...but while we're at it, I'll [VERY wishful thinking]...throw in my too! ...in the meantime...I'll just salivate! Thanks for the kind words and offers to take them off my hands, but they'll be going into the permanent collection. Maybe one day we'll get to see Ben and Gerhard work on an actual Tick story together. I think it would be awesome!

Gerhard just sent me scans of the finished SDCC sketch covers from Ben Edlund. He tried to insert a little "Tick" humor into the Tick one. The Arthur one shows Arthur over "The City." Hope everyone likes the way they turned out.

Even rarer - the first 100 copies of issue #29 included a hand-drawn sketch by Laird. How often do those pop up? Is the final issue of this run the most collectible? I see that the last handful are priced higher I would assume from low distribution. Issues 29-32 were all limited to 1000 copies and sold directly from the Mirage web site. With 29 being the first one sold directly, it's a lot harder to find than 30-32.

I also wanted to give Tick fans a sneak peek of two 2016 SDCC sketch covers that Ben did for me. I want to thank him as he took a little extra time to do something special for me. Instead of a marker head sketch, he used a ballpoint pen to draw some finer detailed sketches so that they can be finished by another artist who Ben considered one of the great independent artists of the 80's and 90's. Who will be finishing these gems... one word... Gerhard! Gerhard will be finishing these special comics at the San Francisco Comic-Con over Labor Day weekend (Sep 2-4). Come see him while he's there.

From the description, it sounds like you're referring to Jeff Gelb. Jeff was a long time friend of Dave's. So, if he was selling something, I'd tend to believe it was legit.