Curt Swan Superman from Action Comics 409

[Invincifans]

 

I found this, which was my Dad's today. I knew we had it, but honestly have no clue on value of it. Just curious if anyone can point me in right direction for that. I am not looking to sell, just curious for sake of my own collection. It's the size of a double page spread so 22 x 34.

 

Also back then they were pencilled and inked on same page correct? Sorry for all the questions, but don't know a ton about old OA or really any non-Invincible art.

[Gal Schwartz]

I have no idea about it's cash value, but I think it's beautiful

(as I've said on my comment on CAF).

 

Cheers,

Gal

[Invincifans]

Thanks, I know Dad picked it up probably in the early 80's since he wanted just a classic Superman page. He only had three pieces of OA, this, an Aparo Batman splash, and a Daredevil page from Al Williamson.

[Gal Schwartz]

I was very sorry to hear about your dad's passing.

 

Had some good taste in original art, IMO.

 

When you wish - I'd love to see that Aparo page.

 

 

Gal

[Invincifans]

 

This was the Aparo page, the two pages were marked in pencil on back at 110 total for the two of them. Pretty insane to think of today.

[Gal Schwartz]

One of the finest Aparo pages I'd seen on the market (or not) !

 

Keep me in mind if you ever move it...

 

Thanks,

Gal

[PokerKid]

Your dad may not have bought much, but when he did... WOW!

[Invincifans]

Dad did have a huge silver age collection. He just never really bought art other than I think at one show. Pretty crazy looking at it now, can't wait to be able to share with my son who is just four months old now.

[alxjhnsn]

If you want prices, I suggest two places.

 

comics.ha.com - sign up for an account and you can search their auction archives for pieces by Swan, Aparo, and Williamson. [Your dad had great taste by the way.]

 

Subscribe to the CAF (www.comicartfans.com) Market Data. It will give you a few months for free, but for a modest amount it will give you years of eBay, Heritage (duplicate of the above), and a few other sources.

 

You can also check asking prices on various websites. This forum has a list of dealers here: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=894229#Post894229.

 

Dragonberry.com has a list as well.

 

Hope this helps.

[Invincifans]

I got a few offers right away that were far beyond what I expected. Dad bought these two books because he thought both were just classic examples of Superman and Batman. It's kind of funny since the first Invincible page I bought was really just because it was a classic posed page, not a splash like Dad got, but the OA market is a lot different than in the 80's.

[Gal Schwartz]

I know you are not looking to sell for the time being, but I'm just a bit curious -

it looks like part of the BATMAN splash might be a stat (the Batman &

Gordon part)... Is it truly a stat ? Very interesting to learn what lies underneath...