Kevin Smith's Comic Artwork Collection Auction 2 2

[Krydel4]

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/kevin-smith-auctioning-off-his-entire-comic-book-art-collection-including-frank-miller-matt-wagner/

Interesting. Probably too rich for my blood.

[Michael Browning]

Kevin is autographing every piece of art. Even the Frank Miller DD page that he had nothing to do with. Won’t that make them just like the J. Scott Campbell covers autographed (marred) by Stan Lee? At least each piece comes with a COA. That and the autograph should really add value! 🤦‍♂️

Edited August 29, 2023 by Michael Browning

[vodou]

I read that as Kevin signing the COAs not the art. Those bidding, or more curious than I, could ask for clarity.

[ThothAmon]

Bodnars auction house. Are they known for their comic art auctions?  Never a big fan of Smith admittedly but this makes no sense to me. 

[KirbyCollector]

Jersey auction house, with the most North Jersey guy ever running it

[John E.]

On 8/29/2023 at 5:48 AM, vodou said:

I read that as Kevin signing the COAs not the art. Those bidding, or more curious than I, could ask for clarity.

This is how I understood it too

[comix4fun]

On 8/29/2023 at 6:20 AM, ThothAmon said:

Bodnars auction house. Are they known for their comic art auctions?  Never a big fan of Smith admittedly but this makes no sense to me. 

We need look no further than the press release, on their website, and no doubt written by themselves that clears it all up: 

"Joe Bodnar, the auction house’s esteemed curator, ...."

"The auction will be conducted by Joseph Bodnar, a distinguished figure in the auction industry known for his expertise and professionalism in handling high-profile events."

That along with the inclusion of a COA (always an important part of every REAL comic art purchase) makes me feel silly for my initial doubts. 

[KirbyCollector]

Joe looks like the love child of Herb Tarlek and Mike Burkey

[tth2]

Wow, that's a great Miller DD page.

[MyNameIsLegion]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:11 AM, tth2 said:

Wow, that's a great Miller DD page.

but beyond that, this is the most underwhelming Comic Pro's personal collection auction I've seen. I mean, all the other auction houses of note were probably approached first, and this ended up with a used car salesmen from Joisey.  

Edited August 29, 2023 by MyNameIsLegion

[Math Teacher]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:11 AM, tth2 said:

Wow, that's a great Miller DD page.

Agreed. I also like the Quesada cover for Daredevil Marvel Knights #8.

Edited August 29, 2023 by Math Teacher

[Garf]

On 8/29/2023 at 3:23 PM, MyNameIsLegion said:

but beyond that, this is the most underwhelming Comic Pro's personal collection auction I've seen. I mean, all the other auction houses of note were probably approached first, and this ended up with a used car salesmen from Joisey.  

Oh I don't know, there are quite a few nice pieces in there if you like your DC, Vertigo and indie stuff. If it's not your thing then sure there isn't much meat on the bone for buyers. There isn't really a focus on anything super powered.

To me it looks like a pretty cool part nostalgia, part creator collection. If he's selling it then OA was probably never really a long term priority. I have always wondered if creators eventually become less and less interested in what they did as they move towards getting the next thing out of the gate.

[malvin]

I still have the 2 pieces I bought from him the last time he was selling his art in 2011 (a Matt Wagner Arrow Cover and a Mazz DD cover homage by Oeming links here ( CAF Wagner Cover and  Oeming DD Cover Homage)

I was surprised to see all those Matt Wagner Green Arrow covers. I could have sworn I have seen some Matt Wagner Green Arrow covers sell. Were they other issues or did Kevin Smith buy them from the secondary market? Or did I mis-remember seeing them for sale?

Malvin

Edited August 29, 2023 by malvin

[Dr. Balls]

On 8/29/2023 at 8:23 AM, MyNameIsLegion said:

but beyond that, this is the most underwhelming Comic Pro's personal collection auction I've seen. I mean, all the other auction houses of note were probably approached first, and this ended up with a used car salesmen from Joisey.  

I'm not really in-the-know of a lot of comic professional collections going to auction - but I kind of got that first impression as well.

"Here's your chance to own a copy of the historic Sword of Azreal #1 from the collection of Kevin Smith by legendary auction house Bodnars Auctions!"

 

[adamstrange]

On 8/29/2023 at 10:09 AM, KirbyCollector said:

Joe looks like the love child of Herb Tarlek and Mike Burkey

Walmart Chris Farley.

[Bird]

geez, how do y'all really feel?

I've been a bodnars customer for years, shame they are all online now as pre-pandemic it was in person only and I bought often then

I was in Jay & Silent Bob secret stash a few months ago when Off White and Mike McKone were there, talking with them and the manager when he mentioned the art sale coming up; they use bodnars to sell comics time to time so have a pre-existing relationship. I had seen one or two pieces in the auction on the wall and had inquired about prices and was told they were mostly for show but Kevin would listen to offers. I would think most pieces will get close to what they would elsewhere (maybe not the Miller, Quesada and perhaps 1-3 others), earlier art on that site rarely got a mention here and everyone is quickly talking about these (only went online last week, I had been checking knowing it was to be in September). Kevin Smith sells memorabilia at his movie theater weekly to raise funds for the theatre. rare funkos, hockey jersey, prints, OA even occasionally so I know he has no problem selling.

I'll hope to have one or two at the end, will certainly be previewing to check them out. Let me know if anyone wants a photo or anything.

 

oh, Joe Bodnar seems a nice enough guy but yeah, he's got the look. he has a comic guy on staff who knows his stuff (although I think that guy had a heart attack and may still be recuperating).

Edited August 29, 2023 by Bird

[unclezebo]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:23 AM, MyNameIsLegion said:

but beyond that, this is the most underwhelming Comic Pro's personal collection auction I've seen. I mean, all the other auction houses of note were probably approached first, and this ended up with a used car salesmen from Joisey.  

[thehumantorch]

On 8/29/2023 at 4:38 AM, Michael Browning said:

Kevin is autographing every piece of art. Even the Frank Miller DD page that he had nothing to do with. Won’t that make them just like the J. Scott Campbell covers autographed (marred) by Stan Lee? At least each piece comes with a COA. That and the autograph should really add value! 🤦‍♂️

I'm afraid the text you circled with ink looks like a man's body part.

[JC25427N]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:00 PM, thehumantorch said:

I'm afraid the text you circled with ink looks like a man's body part.

It's clearly a bicep

[The Voord]

On 8/30/2023 at 2:00 AM, thehumantorch said:

I'm afraid the text you circled with ink looks like a man's body part.

Clearly (ahem) 'excited' by this auction!  ;)