Comic Art
- Original Comic Art
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Drawings, Sketches, Paintings, etc.
- Drawing/Sketch 95 items
- Illustration 19 items
- Painting 20 items
- Prelim 3 items
- Sketch Card 46 items
- Sketch Cover 10 items
- Prints and Lithographs
- Production Art
- Animation Art
- Wall Art/Posters
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'Katherine' Pinup by Julius Zimmerman 1995 A gorgeous piece from the noted pinup artist with bold color choices and stunning figure work. Signed by the artist. Colored pencil and paint on coquille paper with protective vellum overlay attached on the reverse. 22" x 15". |
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'Magdaline' Original Pinup by Julius Zimmerman 1995 A striking pinup from Zimmerman who makes incredible use of coquille paper to create a stippling effect on the figure and using the solid black background to make the figure stand out even more. Signed by the artist. Colored pencil and paint on coquille paper with protective vellum overlay attached on the reverse. 22" x 15". |
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Barbarian Double Page Splash, Artist Unknown (Possibly Geof Isherwood) 2000s While we were not able to identify the artist or whether or not this piece was published, it sure is a beauty! This masterful montage calls to mind the saga of Conan as he ages and eventually becomes a king. Pencil with inked border on two unattached sheets of Image Comics art board that each measure 11" x 17". |
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Crisis on Infinite Earths Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Doiby Dickles #137 Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Doiby Dickles House Ad from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Golden Age Sandman & Dr. Mid-Nite Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry (Unused) 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Green Lantern Family #164 Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil with spot inks on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Justice League of America #10 Homage Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Kid Flash/Electron/Hawklad from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Lantern Legion #240 Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Lantern Legion #263 Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil with on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Lantern Legion #304 Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
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Light at Last Original Illustration by Jim R. Odbert (Nybor) 1988 A bold piece from the prolific sci-fi and fantasy artist that makes great use of negative space in this image of a falconer and his partner lit from behind. Mixed media on heavy board which has been double matted. Full piece measures 17" x 22". |
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Original Art from Marvel Super Heroes Magazine Iceman Illustration by Scott Koblish 2010s Marvel Bobby Drake looks...well, cool in his classic 'snowman' form in this great piece from Scott Koblish for Marvel's kid-focused magazine that featured comics alongside puzzles and games. Pencil and ink on art board. 10 1/4" x 14 7/8". |
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Original Concept Art for The Beyonder (Secret Wars) by Larry Hama In auction ending October 14 1984 Marvel A perfect confluence of corporate synergy and creativity, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars was initially proposed to the publisher by Mattel who were interested in a line of Marvel action figures, but also wanted a comic book that directly related to the toy line. Dubbed Secret Wars by Mattel, Marvel was given almost total leeway for the story with the caveats that there must be a base for the heroes and vehicles for characters to pilot. Though it sounds surprising in hindsight, Marvel had trouble finding a writer who wanted to write "the toy book" and eventually the role was filled by legendary Editor in Chief Jim Shooter who immediately began crafting the massive story. The comic was drawn by Mike Zeck and John Beatty with Bob Layton penciling a few issues, but it was an all hands on deck affair for Marvel in creating the concepts and aesthetics for the series. Zeck and Layton alongside John Byrne, John Romita Jr., and Hama all contributed designs for the series. The Beyonder, the cosmic entity responsible for stranding Marvel's heroes and villains on Battleworld, did not actually appear in physical form in the original 12-issue series. It wasn't until Secret Wars II #3 in mid-1985 that The Beyonder got corporeal for a bit and assumed his 'classic' look and he didn't don his battle armor until Avengers #260 in October of 1985 which makes it even more interesting that these pieces are dated and copyrighted 1984 showing that Shooter and Marvel were all in on the concept. Hama's designs for the character in his two main forms are absolutely fantastic. In his "civvie outfit", which closely resembles how the character would eventually appear in publication, Hama perfectly captures the idea of an infinitely powerful being beyond human comprehension taking the form of man. There's an undeniably ethereal quality to the figure, long and lean with Hama's loose but intentional pencil work providing a sense of constant motion and barely contained energy to the draping of his outfit that rivals the literal energy in the palm of his hand. The battle armor that The Beyonder would don in the comics bears little resemblance to Hama's design here, but with all due respect to final design (and with the understanding that artists would potentially have to be drawing it on a monthly basis in many cases) Hama's is waaaaay cooler. Already accustomed to the intersection of comics and toys with his landmark work on GI Joe: A Real American Hero, Hama goes all out for the Beyonder's battle armor in a design that absolutely looks like something you'd want to rip out of a blister pack and play with. The large, shoulder-mounted turbines and futuristic stalk-like rocket boosters are an undeniably eye-catching element, drawing the eyes inward to the complex, greeble-covered suit which must be housing some incredible and inconceivable technology. Along with a letter of provenance from Hama written on Marvel stationary featuring the iconic web-slinging menace Spider-Man, these pieces are an astounding window into the process of creating comic book history. Design sheets are in pencil on comic art board with Marvel copyright stats affixed with tape, are signed by Hama, and measure 11" x 17". Letter of provenance from Hama is on Marvel Comics stationary and measures 8 1/2" x 11". Also included are copies of Secret Wars II #3 and Avengers #260. |
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Ruse Movie Pitch Art Pencils by Mike Perkins, Inks by Rick Magyar 2000s CrossGen Comics Created to help pitch a proposed movie adaptation of Ruse, this cover-quality illustration of the movie's new villain Voodoo Child makes for a fantastic introduction to the character. Signed by Perkins in middle right. Pencil and ink on Crossgen comic art board. 11" x 17" |
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Ruse Movie Pitch Art Pencils by Mike Perkins, Inks by Rick Magyar 2000s CrossGen Comics Created to help pitch a proposed movie adaptation of Ruse, this stunning widescreen splash-style illustration portrays a gruesome hanging! Signed by Perkins in lower right. Pencil and ink on Crossgen comic art board. 11" x 17" |
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Superman #123 Homage Cover from The Secret History of All-American Comics by Larry Guidry 2000s Bob Rozakis' Secret History of All-American Comics, which was serialized in Back Issue and Alter Ego magazines, is a fascinating alternate history of comics that imagines a world where rather than selling to DC, Max Gaines bought the company. This concept of course necessitated art to illustrate this alternate universe where Green Lantern and The Flash were the top dogs of comicdom and Batman and Superman were the characters reimagined for the Silver Age amongst other changes. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17". |
