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I can see your point. But another point (or plus) to something published by a major publisher is that it passed editorial muster. There are many unused covers that look great. But some pieces were passed over for a reason. Malvin

I was finally able to check off something on my (not really documented but I know it when I see it) want list: A John Cassaday X-men page with Wolverine from the Josh Whedon run CAF Link Thanks for looking Malvin

Hi Folks, I have a lucky 13 pieces of the current comiclink auction. In fact, as I scan the current auction for things to buy, every other time I run across a description that interest, I clicked and it was my own consignment! The items and current prices are: 1. Walt Simonson Vintage Manhunter Full Figure - $236 2. Bart Sears Spiderwoman full splash - $81 3. John Romita Jr. Star Brand page - $100 4.Eduardo Risso Jean Grey of X-Men Drawing -$20 5. George Perez World's Finest page with Power Girl -$56 6. Adam Kubert X-Men page -$67 7. Dale Keown Pitt Drawing - $25 8. Travel Foreman Spiderman Civil War II page -$17 9. John Cassaday Captain America page - $46 10. Richard Case (Grant Morrison Run) Doom Patrol page with Crazy Jane -$90 11. June Brigman Power Pack full team page - $65 12. . Chris Bachalo Batman Drawing -$60 13. Alcala vintage (1981) Star Wars daily with Chewbacca -$60 Thanks for looking Malvin

My thinking is the same as Brian's Malvin

Hi All This was thrown in when I bought a bunch of Darick Robertson pages from someone. It looks like Jimmy Palmiotti's signature and the seller had a bunch of Garth Ennis related titles. The DC copyright stamp on the back was 2003 Any clues?

I think you can, but only up to 2k or so

heh, I haven't kept track but does HA and clink have 4 a year? 2 months earlier just means 1 month after the previous one! Malvin

Yup, that's one of the comparables that i was happy with! Malvin

For stuff I follow, I thought it was strong. I didn't win anything (blown out of the water) but for some of the pieces that were sold, I have comparables in my own collection and I like how their potential implied values increased based on these auction results! Malvin

exactly, that point made no sense. There will always be people uninformed out there. Malvin

I took a look at the auction description. There is no ambiguity in my mind, it is listed as being the published cover. Published covers can differ from the original art for various reasons. I can't comment in this particular case, since I don't follow the artist or title. Unfortunately, due to shenanigans from people (e.g. slapping on cover dress on a modern sketch and calling it a vintage unused cover) I do pay extra attention when buying unused cover, but this one is listed as being the actual cover. Malvin

I suspect the booth is mostly comics and that was the only piece of art Malvin

What is the 2nd website? Malvin

Wow, it looks like you got it pulled. Nice Malvin

There is a chance the artists wants to draw and genuinely forgot their tools. But there is a good chance he doesn't want to draw during the con and I don't think providing him with tools will help you get your sketch. Malvin

Hi All, Maybe it's just 2 crazy bidders, but I noticed that a Tim Bradstreet punisher cover just finished at $5K on HA sunday HA Link My recollection was that they run for around ~$1K, and some better ones ~$2K, am I missing something? Is this one special or it's just 2 people that have to have it? Malvin

I find that many of the pieces I consigned show up browner than what I recall when they scan it. Malvin

wow, nice! Congrats! Malvin

Even if it looks 100% real I wouldn't touch it because he is the seller! Malvin

I think in general the answer to your questions is yes, but it's rare, but here are my detailed answers: 1. There are already boards where the artists use whatever paper he has on hand. But in general, for older art from DC and Marvel, it is typically on DC or Marvel stock. Today, it probably still the majority, but not as large a majority. I have seen DC artwork drawn on Marvel board (and vice versa) but its rare. 2. Pencil and ink are typically on the same board, unless it is inked over reproduced blue lines, in which case it would be 2 boards (or 1 board if the pencils are digital and there are no boards) 3. Pencillers do not commonly do that, I wouldn't be surprised if it happens. There is only 1 pencil original (which if often erased if ink). There can be preliminaries though, but those are rough and not considered pencil original 4. Most pencillers either use purely blue pencils or graphite pencils, but some do in fact have a rough sketch in blue then use graphite. 5. 11x17 is the majority, but there are tons of other sizes (including non-standard ones). Even DC board is actually slightly larger than 11x17 6. I answered that in 1, but artists sometimes use whatever board they have, including DC board for a Marvel project and vice versa. 7. Very rare, but yes, there are recreations out there, including some not clearly marked as recreations. 8. I don't think there is a single source or database you just have to ask around. Malvin

yeah, I'm interested if there is a straightforward way too, I think I played around and had hard time finding it. Malvin

eGerber is my primarily Mylar supplier! They are dirt cheap compared to everyone else. I think someone said all the other sellers get it from eGerber. I put up with their antiquated ways due to the savings. I practically mylar everything and order a few hundred mylar of various sizes each time. Malvin

Isn't there a risk that you will get a negative? You can't just cancel a sale on eBay arbitrarily can you? If you can, eBay would fall apart as every seller not happy with the result would cancel a sale. Malvin

True, but the auction isn't over yet. Malvin

Wow! That is a great idea! Malvin