JRSR Commissions

[Mac Man]

So, I'm inept at searching the internet. I figured John Romita Sr. would have a website, but I can't find one. I was sort of thinking about putting together some more collecting goals, and the idea of getting a Spidey head sketch from JRSR seemed like a great one to add to the (ever-growing) wishlist. So I'm appealing to my far more knowledgable collector friends for some assists:

 

1. Does he have an official site?

2. Does he normally do commissions?

3. Is he sometimes open to doing sketches at conventions?

4. What's the typical price range?

 

I've seen a few items up for grabs on Romitaman, but they were asking $500/ea. I'm still new to this sector, but that seemed like a bit higher than most head sketches (but yes, this is JRSR, so I know that will factor in significantly). Anyhow, any help would certainly be appreciated! THANKS!

[Pirate]

i've seen him do the occasional headsketch/sketch at shows, but there are not many that I have seen. You might have a shot if he's taking donations for Hero's Initiative.

[Catskillcomics]

I have seen Romita Sr this past year at a couple shows, and his headshots normally sell in the 400-500 range, yes, its higher than normal, but we are talking about Romita SR here and to get any commissions from Romita Sr is a blessing.

 

Scott

[Stronguy]

Romita will do commissions but you have to get him at a time he is not busy and they are very expensive. The last I heard he did a Gwen Stacy for $1000.

[Mac Man]

Ok... well, I consider myself better informed--thanks guys! Might be a little later down the road for me then which is okay. I usually do see one or two up for grabs on Romitaman, so when the time comes, I'll probably swing over that way.

 

Thanks again!

[MedicAR]

I saw him at SDCC in 06. He was doing a signing for ACTOR (I don't think they had made the change to the Hero Initiative yet, but I could be wrong) and would sign as many as you wanted for any size donation. The guy in front of me gave a buck, literally one dollar, and handed over a stack of at least 40 books. Mr. Romita signed them all. While we waited, my wife started to chat up Mrs. Romita, who was an absolute joy. I put in $40 and asked for a quickie sketch on a back board. He said he could only sign it due to the line. I was heartbroken, but ok with it as it was a good cause, he was very polite about it and did agree to a photo with me. He signed the board and was handing it back when his wife chimed in, "Do the Spidey eyes, you can the eyes quick." He shrugged and drew Spidey eyes. She said, "that looks silly, put some webs around it." Again, he shrugged and went to work. I wound up with a little head sketch minus the outline!

 

I'll try to remember to scan it tonight.....I really thought I had a scan on my site when I started typing this.

[Mac Man]

Thanks! Would love to see it!

[MONSTER]

I was able to get a quick Green Goblin head sketch from him at the San Diego Comic Con in the early 90s:

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Page=1&Order=Date&Piece=260320&GSub=16037&GCat=0&UCat=0

[MedicAR]

 

Not a real beauty, but the story behind it makes it priceless to me.....

[Mac Man]

That IS what it's all about though, isn't it?

 

And Monster- that really is a nice sketch--captures the "feel" of John Sr's GG nicely!