Review | Batman: Kelley Jones Gallery Edition
A strong effort for Graphitti Designs first foray into the original art edition market, Batman: Kelly Jones Gallery Edition brings unique newer material to this market.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
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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Russ Cochran’s Comic Art Auction #129
Completing Thursday December 18th 2014, Russ Cochran’s Comic Art Auction #129 contained some interesting items. A regular event run by Cochran with less than 100 items, these have become the definitive source for Frank King Gasoline Alley strips, and this…
Web Arted Dec 19th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at the Heritage Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction November 20-22 2014.
IDW to launch Artisan Edition line in 2015
IDW is launching a new imprint called Artisan Edition that is offering Artist's Editions in an 8" x 12" paperback format for $50.
Review | Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream
A massive collection in terms of sheer size and creator input, Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream brings together a veritable who's who to pay tribute to Winsor McCay's most enduring creation.
Web Arted Dec 12th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at the Heritage Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction November 20-22 2014.
Review | Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition Vol 1
The first in Dynamite's Art Edition library, Frank Thorne's Red Sonja Art Edition is a boon for fans but suffers visually, be it ever so slightly.
The Collector
Another stunning collection of translated Sergio Toppi material, The Collector is a compelling and beautiful read.
ComicLink Fall Featured Auction 2014 Original Art
The ComicLink Fall Featured Auction 2014 Original Art session ended last night. There was a large amount of items, over 650, and Featured Auctions are supposed to only have art expected to fetch $500 or more. A lot of great material was sold with some big dollars for the usual suspects. As always let's take a look at five pieces that are on the lower end of the spectrum, or as we art buyers like to think affordable.
Web Arted Dec 5th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at the Heritage Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction November 20-22 2014.
Review | The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath
A different kind of Lovecraft tale skillfully adapted by I.N.J. Culbard, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath is a worthy addition to this line of graphic works.
Web Arted Nov 28th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at the Heritage Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction November 20-22 2014.
Retailer Q | #13: Exchange Rate Dilemna
The days of parity between the U.S. and Canadian dollar are over, with economists predicting a $0.85 Canadian dollar for the next three to five years. Diamond's conversion this week was 114.89%. Which leads me to this Retailer Q: how is your store pricing comics?
Web Arted Nov 21st
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at the Heritage Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction November 20-22 2014.
Walter Simonson Manhunter & Other Stories Artist’s Edition
A mighty collection of awesome DC material, Walter Simonson Manhunter and Other Stories Artist's Edition is a must-have volume.
Web Arted Nov 14th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly at ComicConnect Event Auction XXV.
Review | Basil Wolverton’s Weird Worlds Artist’s Edition
A long delayed edition finally available, Basil Wolverton's Weird Worlds Artist's Edition shines a light on the artist's career in comics.
Web Arted Nov 7th
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days at Hake's Auction 213.
Comic Promo Bags
Earlier this year I discussed the nostalgia that comes from a plain brown paper bag: in that column I mentioned having a stack of promotional shopping bags from my early days and I’ve finally scanned them. I can’t say why…
Web Arted Oct 31st
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly from the collection of James Halperin, founder of Heritage.