METROPOLIS ORIGINAL ART COLLECTION IS NOW ON-LINE.

[metropoliscomics]

A significant portion of Metropolis' original art collection is now on line. These items are NOT FOR SALE but we though people would get a kick out of seeing them.

Just go to:

 

METROPOLIS COMICS HOME PAGE

 

....and scroll to the bottom of the home page for the link.

 

Enjoy

[dam60]

WOW!!! Thanks for sharing! This is all on display in your offices?

 

DAM

[metropoliscomics]

The majority of the items pictured on the site are hanging up in our offices. We invite people to stop by if they want to take a peak.

 

Steve

[buena_vista]

I remember going up to Metropolis and seeing Barry Windsor Smith's original proposed Conan #1 cover. I almost collapsed from dehydration after all the drooling.

They really have a hell of a collection... worth a

[aardvark88]

Incredible array of Curt Swan & Gil Kane silver & bronze covers. Wonder what original art u deemed not worthy of photographing for the webpage? Hardcore collector/dealers will generally not sell their orig. art for cash, as they are one of a kind (compare to the population of cgc 9.4 comics). But, they may trade for other art.

[mr_highgrade]

I was there last year picking up an item that I had won on ebay, let me put it this way, the art work that I saw there was MIND BOGGLING!

 

Hey Steve, I notice that you didn't have the Romita cover to "Bring on the Bad Guys" on your web site.

 

Did you sell it?

 

[aardvark88]

I saw a small pic of the color Romita painting to Bring on the Bad Guys on their site. It is on the far right column which may have been clipped off on your monitor.

[rob_react]

The Frankenstein six sheet is the most amazing thing to me. Such a remarkable image on such a rare poster. Quite a combination.

[BachelorOfComix]

The Frankenstein six sheet is the most amazing thing to me. Such a remarkable image on such a rare poster. Quite a combination.

I saw the story of how Metro acquired the Frankenstein six sheet on that show "The Hunt for Amazing Treasures". Very interesting to see how some of these deals materialize behind-the-scenes.

 

 

[rob_react]

The Frankenstein six sheet is the most amazing thing to me. Such a remarkable image on such a rare poster. Quite a combination.

I saw the story of how Metro acquired the Frankenstein six sheet on that show "The Hunt for Amazing Treasures". Very interesting to see how some of these deals materialize behind-the-scenes.

 

 

I saw that too. The funny thing is I wasn't even calculating in the story of its discovery, acquisition and it's immense monetary value when pointing out it out as my favorite in the collection. I just love that poster. When you factor everything else in it's truly an astonishing piece.

[Joanna]

Holy treasures, Metropolis!!! Can I be you instead of me?

[Titan777]

is that the one where the guy found the poster in that locked briefcase??.....I think I would have auctioned it at sothebeys or cristies!......just what I would have done IMHO!

[Bonds25]

 

http://www.metropoliscomics.com/graphics/houseofsecretsCdouble107a.jpg

 

[Foolkiller]

those are some great pieces there... fantastic stuff.

[aardvark88]

The Wrightson wraparound House of Secrets cover art was priced at San Diego comicon for around $3,300 - $3,600 one summer, then $5k the next.

Jim Lee Uncanny X-men orig. comic art seems to have just doubled in value per the profiles-in-history auction that ended a couple of days ago.

[metropoliscomics]

When we have a chance to scan some of our other goodies, we will update the art page. It is important to keep in mind that we are art addicts-let us know if you have anything to sell.

 

www.metropoliscomics.com

[metropoliscomics]

I purchased that Wrightson HOS cover about 9 to 10 years ago for about $3500. A truly great cover.

[TomG]

Thanks for supplying the link to the original comic art. It is always very enjoyable to see some of the fine art that is out there.

 

Tom

[Joanna]

Metropolis, are you only interested in golden/silver age art, or does modern (late 80's) inerest you, as well?

 

-- Joanna

[Illiterati-migration]

Metropolis, are you only interested in golden/silver age art, or does modern (late 80's) inerest you, as well?

 

-- Joanna

 

Late 80's interests me!!!!