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[Lucky Baru]

On 1/25/2024 at 5:42 AM, ShallowDan said:

As someone who took a while to warm up to the idea of slabbed comics, and still doesn't get sketch covers, the idea/appeal of graded/slabbed sketch covers is really lost on me.

CGC graded sketch covers by the hand of Frank Miller are a quiet corner of many auction platforms and eBay listings. Some of these pieces may bear the marks of hasty creation, as if Miller’s attention waned elsewhere.  Nevertheless, for those whose coffers do not overflow, Miller’s acclaimed published works and coveted commissions often remain elusive dreams. The CGC sketch covers offer a lifeline to those who tread in the shallows of the OA pool, granting them access to Miller’s artistry without wreaking havoc on their budget.
 

I find solace in the decision I made years back to include Frank Miller pieces and a commission in my collection.  I couldn’t afford to do it in today’s market.

 

For those yearning to scratch that Sin City itch, preliminaries are also within reach - very similar pricing tiers as the sketch covers. 
 

 

Edited March 14 by Lucky Baru