Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Following-up on the best-selling, and soon to be sold out Volume 1, celebrate fantasy illustration’s shining star with Frank Thorne’s second Red Sonja Art Edition! The consummate She-Devil artist shares his original storyboards from the first six issues of the…
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Ray, Kane, Anderson, Frazetta, Lee, Williams, Kurtzman.
When Gene Colan took over from John Romita in issue 20 of Daredevil he defined the look and style of Daredevil for the next two decades. Over that period of time he had a few different inkers, but early on it…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time Marvel Spotlight May 1993. Warlock Chronicles, 2099 Unlimited, plus a glow in the dark Ghost Rider cover!
New Avengers #7, Marvel Comics, July 2005 A few months back, right before the new Captain America movie hit, I considered Civil War #1 (July 2006) as an Undervalued Spotlight candidate but for some unknown reason I decided against it.…
This Artifact Editions will collect more than 20 Miller covers, and a staggering display of pages—all shot from the original art—including many from key issues such as the introduction of Elektra… and the death of Elektra! Additionally, a selection of…
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Gulacy, Herriman, Cardy, Ditko, Kirby, Ayers.
This week’s Overvalued Overstreet points at the 35 cent price variant Star Wars #1, a book that has proven me wrong on every turn for a good 5 years running. I know I’ve covered it a few times over on…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 90 August 1995. This is the last DC Direct Currents in this comic sized free giveaway format. What a month: John Byrne’s Wonder Woman and Robinson and Smith’s The Golden…
Captain America Vol. 5 #11 Time for another great Guest Spotlight from the indomitable lion that is Mike Huddleston. Mike’s on his way out to the east coast of Canada for some fishing; my bet is he’s got a secret stash…
Celebrate the extraordinary work of Jose Gonzalez, an unparalleled master of horror illustration, with this gorgeous hardcover collection, presenting for the first time actual storyboard artwork spanning his years as the preeminent Vampirella artist! Eleven captivating and creepy tales appear…
Courtesy of IDW Publishing comes this preview of Marvel Covers: The Modern Era Artist’s Edition, currently scheduled for a July 27th release. For a list of all Artist Edition style books, upcoming and published, please see our AE Index.
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Frazetta, Kirby, Stone, Colletta, Shores, Foster.
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 89 August 1995. While still a flip book Direct Currents has become a glossy colour magazine in comic size. Most striking is DC’s online push via America Online and monthly…
Freelance Vol. 3 #33, Anglo American, August/September 1946 It’s been a while since I shone the Spotlight on a “Canadian White” and it took a really cool happening to make me realize my oversight and allow me to set things…
Rosa’s Eisner-award winning work on The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, told the story of the penny-pinching mallard’s early days before he made his legendary fortune. “Don Rosa’s stories are as fresh and entertaining today as they were when…
A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last few days: Romita, Mortellaro, Smith, Palmer, Williamson, Wrightson, Barks.
This month’s Arcs & Runs looks at a famous Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus story that ranks amongst Spidey’s best. This fan favourite has been on my “to do” list for some time. It has been covered already in part by…
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time DC Direct Currents 88 July 1995. Direct Currents continues as a flip book, with DC on one side and Vertigo on the other. This is the last month of this design.
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment and Diamond Distributing comes this preview of Jose Gonzalez’s Vampirella Art Edition, currently scheduled for a May 25th release. For a list of all Artist Edition style books, upcoming and published, please see our AE Index.
Power Man #24, Marvel Comics, April 1975 I was pricing some comics for an upcoming Con and came across a nice tight Black Goliath #1. I wasn’t sure how to price it because I knew the Guide was a bit…