Boxing Day Hit List
Boxing Day is just around the corner and retailers will be offering deep discounts to consumers. Comic shops will be slashing their bin stock and back issues, in some cases by as much as 60%. Boxing day is a great…
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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‘Twas the Night…
Presents and surprises are one part of Christmas, for some a huge part, but one can’t deny that it’s invariably a pleasant experience to get a gift, especially an unexpected one. My friend and fellow WECA book collector, Walter Durajlija,…
Undervalued Spotlight #223
DC Comics Presents #67, DC Comics, (March 1984) I spent way too long narrowing down this week’s Christmas themed Undervalued Spotlight. It sure was fun perusing through so many very cool Christmas themed comics though. It became apparent to me…
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.
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Show Time
This winter has been a real boon for comic book collectors with three one day shows in a row. I wish I could have participated all three shows but I was busy with exams. However, I did manage to squeeze…
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.
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If This Be Ragnarok…
All good things must come to an end, and so too must this column. For almost five years I have had the privilege of using this space to discuss many aspects of an industry that I love, but now it…
Hey, Doc, Where’s the Love for ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’?
“Dear Doc Curmudgeon” is a column by Clint McElroy, made up of completely fabricated responses to mostly fabricated questions. But you knew that, due to your discerning nature and brilliant mind which would never fall for a columnist trying to butter you…
Comic Culture December 17th 2014
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk about comics with producer Shekky Feldstein. So just sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support your local…
Stephen Lipson
There are a number of elite collectors of Canadian war-time comics. This tiny handful has managed to unearth these rare diamonds in the rough (in garages, barns, attics, trunks, and basements) and, through dogged persistence, ace detective work, and love…
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk comics with producer Shekky Feldstein. So why don’t you sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support your…
Easson Find
It’s an understatement to point out that most average income collectors, like me, have been priced out of battling for WECA comics through online auctions now that the comic collecting community has more widely become aware of them: of their…
Big John Buscema…Hands Down!
As any regular readers of this column doubtlessly know, I am a huge fan of Big John Buscema. We are coming up on the 13th anniversary of his passing on January 10th, and I have been looking through some of my…
Undervalued Spotlight #222
Avengers #93, Marvel Comics, (November 1971) Recently I spent a good whack of money on a nice little pile of raw books. I had to pay a hefty premium for some of the hotter books like Fantastic Four #52 and…
The Collector
Another stunning collection of translated Sergio Toppi material, The Collector is a compelling and beautiful read.
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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.
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