Mighty Hal

The 1998-2003 run or only those issues that appeared in '98? I love the early DH/Buffy issues, too. Good luck!

Look at it this way. If the auctioned cover goes for a lot of money, your cover will likely be seen as more valuable. If the auctioned cover sells for a low price, hey, you can tell people it would have gone for more if it had been pencils-and-inks. And you might be right. There was a time when I turned away from pencil pieces, but I've adjusted my thinking. I've come across a few artists who only work in pencils and, if I wanted an original from them, that's what I was going to have to buy. When I took a deep breath and bought my first one, the artwork was beautiful; tight and finished. I now own four pencil-only covers by three different artists and I love looking at them. I don't value them any less than the inked covers I own. They certainly weren't as cheap as some of the inked covers I own. Just as an aside, I've seen some xeroxed Kirby pencils where I much prefer the pencil work to the inked work that was published. If the pencils were still around, that's where I'd spend my money.

How much did it go for at the time of the drop?

It's being sold as the original cover art. I don't feel there's a blatant attempt to "trick" me into buying the art, though, because I've been given the details I shared with you. If the artist hadn't been open with me and I found out later, then I'd think it was a little dicey.

Kind of my thought, too, and one of my collector friends agrees with you and Rick2. An artist buddy disagrees, saying the cover was based on the rough that's since been made pretty. I appreciate the feedback.

Well, then, how do you see this? I was told that a cover I liked was available. The artist did a rough, which was approved, but then completed the published artwork digitally due to time constraints. Afterwards, the rough was finished to match the printed cover. It's being sold as the original cover art. Yes or no? I haven't yet pulled the trigger.

You could also approach a dealer to see what they'd charge to sell the artwork for you. On a consignment basis. With ComicLink, direct sales, or consignment, you'll still need to ship the artwork.

Alex Nino's psychedelic imagery.

John Stanley is tops in my book. Carl Barks is right there, too. And who can forget Harvey Kurtzman?

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One other thought: If you request a credit for the shot, the producers might consider replacing the image, instead. It wouldn't be much more difficult than adding a credit, I imagine. Any monetary bump for your image's appearance in the series would likely disappear, too.

A fascinating story and nicely told. Thanks for sharing!

Never mind.

Best of luck with the sale. The CAF link isn't working for me.

Looks real to me, but Kirby isn't someone I've studied at length. I wouldn't pay $1.55k for it, but I can see how a devoted collector might pull the trigger.

Dave Gibbons' book, How Comics Work, provides a fun and educational look at his artistic process. Lots of illustrations to help explain things, too.

Hal Turner is my favorite superhero, so....

Former. Now I collect comic art, instead, stopping by here to see how old friends are doing.

Great fun. Every obscure figure I can think of is there, too. How many hours have you put into this?

Mychaels has improved greatly over the years, in my opinion.

Zaddick, can I help your search by offering a little more information? This sweet cover is from Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (dated June, 1976).

Although if the package never reaches its destination, it's up to the sender (USPS).

Your carpeted walls really help the art stand out. 😀 Congratulations!

Tom? I've always viewed him as the Frank Robbins of quarterbacks.

I recently made a trade with Mike. He shipped his part of the trade before I'd packaged mine. I've also bought from him, one time and with timed payments. It took months from my end, but the art shipped promptly when the last was made. I trust him.