• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Character collectors unite - the thread!

Started by JadeGiant,

18 posts in this topic

JadeGiant

JadeGiant

Posted
Posted

I know most OA collectors focus their collections around an era, an artist or a small group or artists. Some collect primarily for investment purposes or nostalgia. This thread is for those collectors (like myself) that collect based on character. I thought it would be a good place to compile a list of the largest art collectors based on their favorite character. So, if you (or know of another's collection) that is primarily focused on a single character, post here and I will build out a list. So, let's hear from the biggest fans by character! Spidey? Cap? Shellhead? be sure to include the CAF link.

 

Hulk

JadeGiant (Dave W) > http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=14768

 

Doctor Strange

The Book of Strange (John Sisson) > http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=3023

 

Jean Grey/Marvel Girl

Jean Gallery (Brian Peck) > http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=30366

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JadeGiant

JadeGiant

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I appreciate the call for unity. I am also a character collector. I like the big names drawing my character but mostly like anything featuring him. (In fact I feel odd buying original art that doesn't feature him).

 

Doctor Strange "The Book of Strange"

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=3023

 

 

Excellent! This is the type of collection I was thinking about for this thread - I will update. I took a quick peak and will go through the art more thoroughly in a bit. I do have a piece in my collection with the good doctor and hope to add more if/when I can add one of those elusive Defenders pages to my collection.

 

Thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites
vodou

vodou

Posted
Posted
Cap?

Was me for a long time, maybe still? Not been actively pursuing though for many years. At last count ca. 500 published covers, splashes, interiors. There's no way to write that without sounding like bragging; I'm not. A lot is pretty bad post-Zeck/Neary ugly. Which is why I moved on.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Kevn

Kevn

Posted
Posted

I admire both your collections (Hulk and Dr. Strange). It's an especially fun way to approach the hobby. I've occasionally thought of collecting representative pages from various artists who pencilled Daredevil, but two things stop me. One, I really really imprinted on Colan's version, and the rest never feel right to me. But probably more importantly, the other Daredevil artist's I'd like to collect are really pricey: Everett, Kirby, Wood, BWS, Mazzucchelli, Miller, JRSr, etc.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Brian Peck

Brian Peck

Posted
Posted

I have been collecting comic art for almost 30 and reading comics for much longer. I started out as a big reader of X-Men and particularly a fan of Jean Grey growing up. So I gravitated towards collecting art featuring Jean. Over time I have collected a lot of the published X-Men art featuring Jean and have expanded my scope to include other art especially by particular artists like Big John Buscema and Barreto. Though I still am an active Jean Grey collector. Below is a link to most of my Jean related art.

Many people think I also collect Phoenix art but I mostly stay away from that area. Ya its splitting hairs but I grew up reading the original X-Men so gravitated to Marvel Girl.

 

Jean Grey/Marvel Girl

http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=30366

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JadeGiant

JadeGiant

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Cap?

Was me for a long time, maybe still? Not been actively pursuing though for many years. At last count ca. 500 published covers, splashes, interiors. There's no way to write that without sounding like bragging; I'm not. A lot is pretty bad post-Zeck/Neary ugly. Which is why I moved on.

 

500 Cap pieces? Sounds like quite a gallery! Link?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JadeGiant

JadeGiant

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I admire both your collections (Hulk and Dr. Strange). It's an especially fun way to approach the hobby. I've occasionally thought of collecting representative pages from various artists who pencilled Daredevil, but two things stop me. One, I really really imprinted on Colan's version, and the rest never feel right to me. But probably more importantly, the other Daredevil artist's I'd like to collect are really pricey: Everett, Kirby, Wood, BWS, Mazzucchelli, Miller, JRSr, etc.

 

Those would be some tough gets indeed. I also hope to find good representative pieces from all the well known artists to draw Hulk.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JadeGiant

JadeGiant

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I have been collecting comic art for almost 30 and reading comics for much longer. I started out as a big reader of X-Men and particularly a fan of Jean Grey growing up. So I gravitated towards collecting art featuring Jean. Over time I have collected a lot of the published X-Men art featuring Jean and have expanded my scope to include other art especially by particular artists like Big John Buscema and Barreto. Though I still am an active Jean Grey collector. Below is a link to most of my Jean related art.

Many people think I also collect Phoenix art but I mostly stay away from that area. Ya its splitting hairs but I grew up reading the original X-Men so gravitated to Marvel Girl.

 

Jean Grey/Marvel Girl

http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=30366

 

Outstanding! Thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Khazano

Khazano

Posted
Posted

While my entire collection isnt based solely around one character or era... I have been collecting Mark Bagley Ultimate Spider-Man artwork since issue 1 and have amassed quite a large collection! (And I'm actively looking for more if it features Spidey in costume...)

 

Interiors

http://comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=3687

 

Covers

http://comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=56751

Link to comment
Share on other sites
vodou

vodou

Posted
Posted
Cap?

Was me for a long time, maybe still? Not been actively pursuing though for many years. At last count ca. 500 published covers, splashes, interiors. There's no way to write that without sounding like bragging; I'm not. A lot is pretty bad post-Zeck/Neary ugly. Which is why I moved on.

 

500 Cap pieces? Sounds like quite a gallery! Link?

Sorry, I'm one of those private types :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Go to topic listing