Check it out- there?s nothing like the original.

A good friend of mine who works in the comic book industry got me hooked on collecting original comic book art about 10 years ago. I had no idea at the time that you could buy the original art used in the creation of the actual comic book itself. It?s not cheap, but it?s very rewarding and displays beautifully when framed, especially if you can find a talented framer who can really make the art stand out. I?m happy with the small collection I?ve been able to put together over the years, which consists mostly of pieces featuring the Silver Surfer. My favorite is a full splash page of the Surfer drawn by Marc Silvestri for the Top Cow/Marvel crossover, Devil?s Reign. If you?re interested, you can check out my collection at: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=13513

If you?re thinking of adding pieces to your own collection or are just curious about what?s for sale out there, I?d recommend the following web sites:

http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/items/Original-Comic-Art__W0QQ_sacatZ3984

http://www.spiderwebart.com/

http://www.comiclink.com/forsale_ca.asp

http://www.anthonysnyder.com/default.asp

Til next time?

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