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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Scott VanderPloeg
Scott works in I.T. but lives to eat and read. His other ramblings can be found at AE Index and eBabble. Art collection at Comic Art Fans.
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Review | Miracleman Artifact Edition
Miracleman was launched 30 years ago in the now legendary Warrior magazine. It turned the concept of “super-hero” on its ear with big ideas that helped redefine an entire genre… when Miracleman fought Kid Miracleman on the streets of London……
Canadian Dollar Hits 11 Year Low
No, you haven’t stumbled into a financial website on your way to the latest comic tips and reviews. Unfortunately it’s still about money, and like most discussions involving it, it’s bad news. For the better part of the last decade…
Time Capsule: Dark Horse Insider October 1991
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Dark Horse Insider Vol 1 No 26, October 1991.
Web Arted Dec 18th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Crandall, McWilliams, Lee, Hanna, Williams, Romita Jr., Williamson.
Time Capsule: Dark Horse Insider September 1991
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Dark Horse Insider Vol 1 No 25, September 1991.
Web Arted Dec 11th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Isherwood, Manning, McManus, Godwin, Gilbert.
Mark Schultz: Portfolio, The Complete Various Drawings
During an impressive period—2005 through 2012—Mark Schultz turned his attention to producing a body of personal works and private commissions. The results, collected in the five Various Drawings volumes, focused on subjects about which Schultz feels most passionate. Among them…
Comic Connect Winter Special Auction 330 Original Art
Comic Connect Winter Special Auction (#330) Session 1 Original Art wrapped up this week. It was a particularly strong showing for this auction house and had a varied range of outstanding material. Reserves on the higher end pieces hurt sales.…
Time Capsule: Dark Horse Insider February 1991
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Dark Horse Insider Vol 1 No 19, February 1991.
Web Arted December 4th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Raymond, Byrne, Austin, Wilson, Tuska, Giacoia, Kirby, Colletta.
Review | Bravo For Adventure
Advertised as "Alex Toth's Magnum Opus", Bravo For Adventure is a handsome collection and fitting conclusion to the Library Of American Comics' look at this master artist.
Time Capsule: Dark Horse Insider January 1991
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Dark Horse Insider Vol 1 No 18, January 1991.
Review | Flash Gordon: The Storm Queen Of Valkir, Sundays 1944-1948
Following Alex Raymond after his epic run on Flash Gordon must have been a daunting and debilitating task. A new standard for science fiction artwork had been set. So how did Austin Briggs do it? By forging his own path and doing great artwork, his way.
Web Arted November 27th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Tuska, Giacoia, Miller, Janson, Frazetta, Stevens, Ditko.
How Much Will This Cost?
At last we’ve come to the nitty gritty of retailing: cost. Three basic and fundamental costs associated with a comic shop: retail space, employees, inventory. Any retail store will require all three to keep the doors open and the lights…
Time Capsule: Marvel Spotlight November 1993
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Marvel Spotlight November 1993. This is the only one I have so I don’t know if it was a one-off or short run. Looks to promote Marvels with a few…
Review | Aliens: Salvation
Selkirk, a God-fearing crewman aboard the space freighter Nova Maru, is forced at gunpoint to abandon ship with his captain. They crash-land on a small planet, but it is soon apparent that they have not entirely escaped the Nova Maru’s…
Web Arted November 20th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Kirby, Royer, Sinnott, Williamson, Adams, Anderson.
Hake’s Auction #216 Original Art
Comic auctions continue to be a hot commodity and Hake’s recently completed their Auction #216, from which we’ll look at Original Art & Related. Hake’s is a smaller player in the original comic art field, mostly covering illustration, animation and…