Are You a Colorist?…Opportunity Knocks!
I started working on a Graphic Novel some two years ago. As of this writing I can tell you that is is completely penciled and inked. All 97 pages of it. So this post is basically an exercise at shameless…
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Undervalued Spotlight #301
Detective Comics #300, DC Comics, February 1962 I can explain. Last week I posted the 300th Undervalued Spotlight but purposely didn’t pick an issue #300 because I thought that a little predictable. That decision came to me after I had…
Review | Jack Kirby’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition
Jack Kirby was the most important and influential artist in comics history. He co-created most of the Marvel Universe, including Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, Ant-Man, Iron Man, The Silver Surfer, and so many others…
Preview | Fantagraphics Studio Edition: Jaime Hernandez
Courtesy of Edelweiss’ online catalog of upcoming books and some Amazon fishing comes news of Fantagraphics’ second Studio Edition: Jaime Hernandez. In the Felix Comic Art Podcast Scott Dunbier mentioned he had pursued Jaime for an Artist’s Edition but that…
Web Arted Jul 15th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kaluta, Harris, Von Grawbadger, Infantino, Kida, Mignola, Perez, Lieber.
Strange Tales #101-106: The Human Torch
In the early days of Marvels return to super-hero comics, old horror titles all gradually turned the page to the new genre. New characters were introduced in Tales of Suspense (Iron Man), Tales to Astonish (Ant-Man), and Journey in to…
Scott Dunbier and Jack Kirby’s Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition video
IDW has released a video of Scott Dunbier introducing Jack Kirby’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition.
Scott Dunbier talks Artist’s Editions on Felix Comic Art Podcast
On the Felix Comic Art Podcast Scott Dunbier talks about original art, dealing, publishing and Artist’s Editions. If you want to skip ahead to hear about the origins of Artist’s Editions go to the 38 minute mark. Be sure…
The Used Book Store
When I’m out and about, one of the things I like to do is pop into the used book store. Not only can you find some really good deals, but you can also find some unique items as well. In…
June 2016 Sales Numbers
The June 2016 sales numbers from Diamond have been released and tabulated by ICv2 to include total numbers: Top 300 Graphic Novels Actual – June 2016. No comics publisher releases sales numbers, but Diamond does for the top 300 comics…
Undervalued Spotlight #300
Cerebus the Aardvark, Aardvark-Vanaheim, December 1977 The 300th Undervalued Spotlight! I thought this one through a bit and have decided to break with the tradition of picking a 300th issue (as I did with Spotlight #100 and Spotlight #200). This week’s Undervalued…
Review | Mandrake The Magician: The Hidden Kingdom Of Murderers, Sundays 1935-1937
Introducing the world’s first comic book super hero, predating Superman by almost four years. Created by the legendary Lee Falk (creator of the Phantom) and drawn by Phil Davis, Mandrake the Magician and his ever-trusty man-servant, Lothar, first appeared to…
Web Arted Jul 8th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Morrow, Romita Jr., Burchett, Parobeck, Scalera, Sienkiewicz.
Pros Under Pressure
After writing the last column which featured the great Daredevil # 45 cover that had Gene Colan inked by Jim Steranko, a couple of other comics came to mind with interesting artist/inker combos. These were unique and rare combinations and…
Undervalued Spotlight #299
Wonder Woman, Volume 2, #19, DC Comics, August 1988 A while back Carey graced us with a solid Guest Spotlight pick in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #9. It was a solid pick and it was actually only one of two…
Two Tools for Amazon Bargain Hunters
Love it or hate it, Amazon is a major force for sales of almost everything. I am a book lover and end up purchasing a variety of titles from Amazon, and wanted to share two tools for those who can…
Web Arted Jul 1st
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Giacoia, Kirby, Mignola, Isherwood, Frazetta, Adams, Byrne, Green.
Marvel Tales #1 and Now & Then Comics
We continue our story of Marvel Tales #1 and we have moved 35 years in to my future and late 1999. My brother and I have amassed nearly complete runs of all Marvel comics and sold them in this time…
Preview | Best Of DC War Artist’s Edition
Courtesy of IDW Publishing comes this preview of Best Of DC War Artist’s Edition, currently scheduled for a June 29th release. For a list of all Artist Edition style books, upcoming and published, please see our AE Index.
Undervalued Spotlight #298
Fuddle Duddle #4, JRD Publishing, December 1971 Happy Birthday Canada! As far as countries go we’re just a kid, 149 years young with our best still ahead of us. Did you know that Canada is a world superpower at creating…
Web Arted Jun 24th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Byrne, Austin, Trimpe, Kida, McNiven, Pacheco, Townsend, Lee.