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    Mike Zeck Solves a 25 Year Old Mystery

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted · Edited by malvin

    On 7/3/2021 at 8:00 AM, grapeape said:

    My friends do you have a mystery solved story you’d like to share?


     

     

     

     

    I've been pretty lucky to get boadies and listers to solve most OA mysteries, the recent ones include:

    Where this Maleev/Bendis DD page was published

    Where this Alan Miracleman Fanzine cover was published

    and older ones I distincly remember include:

    What this Zeck Wolvrine Turnaround was used for (I just asked Zeck actually) front back

    Where this Alan Davis Nail was publshed in Wizard

    but while I'm here let me flog my remaining unsolves mysteries!

    Where (which Marvel Age issue?) was this McFarlane Alpha Flight Promo used? - I asked McFarlane and he didn't have specific, beyond that it was an As art

    Where was this Gary Frank DC/Marvel full team pinup used? - I asked Gary Frank and he doesn't remember.  He thinks it wasn't just a commission but something used for publication but doesn't know where

    What Character(s) are in this Tim Sale Pinup - Tim Sale doesn't know, but like the Gary Frank piece, he suspects a publisher paid him to do it and not a fan commission but doesn't recall

    Malvin

     

    Another Canadian Art Day

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted

    Hi Folks
     
    Firstly, a happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!
     
    This Canada Day Art day isn't as impressive as last year, when I got the complete interiors to issue 72, but this is still have a dozen pages:
     
    1. I couldn't buy the cover to issue 72, so I asked the interior artist Gerry Talaoc to re-imagine one instead.
    2. I also managed to get 5 issues from one of my favourite issues (67) from the Wrath of the Dream Queen storyline by Hugh Haynes and Gerry Talaoc
     
     
    Thanks for looking
     
    Malvin

    Considering pieces from your collection because of Heritage crazy final hammers....

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted

    3 hours ago, comix4fun said:

    What's been happening lately, I've noticed, is immediately after some high profile auction concludes, that there are folks who start emailing through CAF trying to pull similar examples as what just sold as some massive multiple at auction at low end prices, hoping the owner didn't pay attention to the auction results. 

    Not quite the same thing, but for those that signed up for the HA accept offers program (or whatever it's called) have you been getting a bunch of low ball offers?

    I turned it on and years ago I got a great offer that I accepted, and the seller didn't follow up :cry:

    Within the last week I got 3-4 offers from items that sold like 8-10 years ago.  The first one or two I just said no or sold, but the last 2 I just decided to counter at 2 to 3x of FMV.  They were instantly rejected :nyah:

     

    Malvin

    May Heritage Auction starting to look pretty interesting

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

    No worries.  Here’s what I posted about it:

    Keown Hulk The End cover.  Full disclosure --> i was the original owner and held onto this piece for approximately 15 years.  The artwork and story for this one-shot were very special to me, and it must have been for many others, too, because the cover has been reprinted numerous times, in various languages.  Alas, nothing is forever, and I needed to sell it to raise funds for something else.  

    ah, ok, I interpreted it wrong.  I just assumed when you said you needed to sell you consigned it.  But now its clear you sold it and someone else along the line consigned it.

    Malvin

    Comic Link Spring feature auction looking interesting

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted · Edited by malvin

    13 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

    I remember The PWJ issues with the Wolvie x-over were a huge deal when the were 1st announced and it was a major comics event.  Even though the local stores here in Toronto ordered very heavily, they commanded a premium immediately and were very strong back issue seller for quite a while.

    I was expecting the page to sell for around $40K, but $73K is a very strong price.  Congrats to the seller!!!

     

    That comic was a huge deal for sure, but the OA was always lower than other Jim Lee art, no doubt because of the Carl Potts layouts/pencils.  I know sales a few years ago are not comparable, but this splash went for way more than the cover!

    Malvin

    Skottie Young cover dump on his website

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Complex306 said:

    Thanks for the response, and for being civil lol. I agree with the basics of what you're saying, I'm just making the point that it would nice if more artists found a way to ensure more of their fans from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds have an opportunity to purchase and own some of their OA. I understand what you're saying about buying the comic for the image itself, but there's something special about owning a one of a kind piece by your favorite artist. Its a personal connection between you and them, its something special that gives you the warm fuzziness. I'm a fairly talented artist myself, and I could make reasoble facsimiles of Skottie's work without too much difficulty, but its not the same as owning something he made for me. It looses that je ne sais quoi.

    Now I don't expect anyone's work to be free, and I don't think anyone is "entitled" to anyone else's work. You're right, its a luxury. I just think it would be a kind and altruistic thing to do to come up with ways to ensure more fans had access to that luxury, fans for whom there is currently a large financial barrier that bars them from having that one of a kind, special connection.

    Maybe I'm being too naive, but I'd rather do 10 $500 sketches, with the understanding that 2 or 3 will be flipped immediately for a profit, if it meant those other 7 or 8 were in the hands of people who truly loved and cherished them, rather than charging 2k for 10 sketches with the hopes they won't be resold or for fear of leaving money on the table. Does that make sense? Although this is coming from someone who took their MA and went to work for a school district instead of the private sector where I'd make double what I do now, so maybe I'm just biased in favor of sacrificing income in the name of making others happy.

    If an artist charges $500 for sketches that are worth $2K, I suspect 2 to 3 will be kept if you are lucky, and the rest flipped.  Or all flipped.

    Malvin

    May 2021 Comicartlive

    in Original Comic Art Marketplace

    Posted

    Hope everyone is having fun in day 2.  There are some new pieces for Sunday and I dropped most prices of the unsold items:

    Link to my Comic Art Live Gallery

    New Sunday items include:

    1.Grant Morrison Chaz Truog Animal Man page

    2. Ron Lim Silver Surfer splash (Someone said they were interested but I haven't heard back since I invoiced them, I will give them until the end of the day but let me know if you want it if it falls through)

    3 Marshall Rogers Silver Surfer page with Nova, Galactus and the Elders

    4. Steve Dillon Punisher page with Frank, Joan, Mr. Bumpo and Spacker Dave

    Existing items from Saturday with lower price include:

    1. Mike Zeck Captain America and Batman pieces (2 separate pieces)

    2. Ross Andru Amazing Spiderman action page with Doc Ock

    3. Ethan Van Sciver Batman Cover

    Thanks for looking

    Malvin

    Skottie Young cover dump on his website

    in Original Comic Art

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Complex306 said:

    In the time honored internet tradition of engaging in necromancy by replying to a dead thread, I just came across this and wanted to add my 2 cents, just because shouting into the wind is a favorite past time of mine.

    Skottie recently reopened his commission list, and being the dutiful collector that I am, I inquired about being added to the list. The prices quoted were something like 2k for a black and white piece, and 3k for color.

    I realize this is driven by supply and demand, and obviously there's enough people willing to pay that kind of (to me) exorbitant pricing, etc. But by charging such a high price point the vast majority of middle income collectors are simply priced out of the market entirely.

    I know what some of you are thinking, "wah, so what, you save up or you don't by it, deal with it". Bear with me my unempathetic friends, bear with me.

    I'm an amatuer artist myself, and I just can't countenance selling my art for that much, even if I could. I think about the people who would love to own some of my art but can't because of economics. Anyone in public service, from school employees to police officers, to nurses and members of the military, are incredibly unlikely to be able to afford thousands of dollars just to own one of my pieces. Most Americans can't afford a surprise $500 emergency bill of ANY kind, nevermind a quasi-frivolous art purchase. So, instead of my art going to a home that cherishes and loves it, my art gets hoarded by a small percentage of (relatively) wealthy "investors", who are doing so primarily as a vehicle for asset appreciation, rather than art appreciation. Either that or die-hard fans are paying prices they really can't afford, straining their personal finances beyond reasonable bounds.

    Shouldn't ownership of your favorite artists work be a feasibly attainable goal for all? Secondary markets be damned, I'd want my art to be something anyone could afford, if they're willing to save a bit and get lucky enough to score a spot on the commission list. I don't expect artists to give away their art for free, or to charge such low amounts that they're not fairly compensated for their work, but I also don't like the idea that only the top 10% of income earners can afford to snag an original piece of my art.

    I know this is controversial, and I'm sure there's many that would disagree with me, but I think we devalue art in the long term by placing such an emphasis on its monetary value, and by trying to squeeze every penny out it that the "market" will tolerate we turn it into just another commodity, instead of what's its actually meant to be, a connection between us and our favorite artists and characters. Art is supposed to be emotional, magical, spiritual, not a place to park my excessive wealth so I can generate more of it.

    I would love to see artists offer some slots on their commission lists dedicated to those who serve (teachers, fire fighters, etc.), or low income earners (this is easily verifiable through a redacted W-2). Or better yet, pricing that reflects what the average collector can afford, not the maximum amount the market will tolerate. There will always be 10-20% who buy my art to resell, but I don't care about them. I care about the other 80-90%, who would love to own my art, but can't because they just can't afford it.

    Rant over, feel free to flame at will.

    Who gets to decide which front line and low income worker gets the cheap art? 

    Malvin 

    May 2021 Comicartlive

    in Original Comic Art Marketplace

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, G.A.tor said:

    I didn’t see much art with silver surfer ...Malvin , your page didn’t have surfer in it :( 

    Hoping tomorrow’s  page will?

     

    i did manage a cool ff Kirby page with surfer !

    Congrats on the Kirby Surfer!

    Sorry, the main character on the Sunday page will be Nova (will have other cosmic beings like the Elders and Galactus but no Surfer).  I was just listing the title and artists for the drop.

    Malvin

    May 2021 Comicartlive

    in Original Comic Art Marketplace

    Posted

    I hope everyone is having fun at Comic Art Live

    So far I bought more than I sold :bigsmile:

    I have reduced prices on a few things, so here is a full list of my items for sale!

    Malvin's Comic Art Live Booth

    1. Ross Andru Spierman 157 page - Price Reduced!

    2. Joe Chiodo Daredevil painted page

    3. Ethan Van Sciver Batman cover - Price Reduced!

    4. Vintage Dinosaurs for Hire page

    5. Darick Robertson/Garth Ennis Fury (1st series) page - Price Reduced!

    6. Marshall Rogers Silver Surfer page with Mantis and the Elders!

    7. Steve Dillon Punisher page - Price Reduced

    8. Mike Zeck published full figure Captain America - Price Reduced

    9. Mike Zeck Batman Torso pinup - Price Reduced!

    10. Bruce Timm Poison Ivy - Price Reduced!

    11. Christian Gossett Maya from Red Star Sketch - Price Reduced!

    12. Steve Leiver Carrier Stetko/Whiteout sketch

    13. Steve Sadowski Hawkman sketch

    14. Dilbert Animation page lot of 3

    I have few more things to drop on Sunday, including an Ed McGuiness pinup, vintage Truog Animal Man page from the Grant Morrison run and an Art Adams sketch!

    Thanks for looking

    Malvin