Best of 2016 ..... Results are in 0

[alxjhnsn]

My rule when voting is that I pick the pieces that I would most like to own.

 

I build my list by going through the category and opening the ones I like the most in a new tab. Then I order the tabs from most favorite to somewhat less favorite.

 

 

Published/Unpublished: Covers

Gary Land - Ross Andru’s Wonder Woman 154

I know that Ross’ art is an acquired taste and there is no doubt that his WW covers (and stories) are among the oddest of the odd, but how can you pass on this cover? It has WW rescuing Steve Trevor from the clutches of Volcano Man! If this was a 50s Marvel monster cover, everyone would be all over it. [Okay, may be not.] Still, I love those goofy stories and covers and I’m really glad to know that some survived.

 

BTW, Gary Land and Ron Sonenthal have collections that are just full of pieces that I love. I wouldn’t be surprised if I pick more from either one of them.

 

 

Jim Halperin - Bernie Wrightson’s Swamp Thing #1

Yeah, well, I don’t really know what to day other than - Wow! I’m thrilled that this survived and I loved the cover the moment I saw the cover. Bernie Wrightson is amazing. Though it’s not obvious so much from this page, Bernie’s people are amazing. They look like people from the swamps should look. That run of ST still resonates with me - terrific stories and art that was astounding especially given the print quality of the day.

 

Thanks for sharing, Jim.

 

P.S., If you like speculative fiction (SciFi if you will), I strongly recommend Jim’s book, The Truth Machine It’s exactly what speculative fiction should be; take an idea and see what it does to society. In this case, a “Bill Gates” analog develops a truth machine and very, very interesting things happen. Intriguing story and well written.

 

 

Daren Domina - Gil Kane’s Iron Man #49 Cover (1972)

Yeah, I know. How could I put Gil Kane ahead of all the other greats in this section? It’s simple, I’ve always admired Gil’s cover for their dynamic composition and I’m a sucker for his women. This cover has both.

 

Good composition, I like the parallel diagonals of Iron Man swooping down from left to right in line with the girl. Gil had a long run of great covers for Marvel and this is an excellent example

 

Michael Browning - Joe Kubert’s Atom and Hawkman 44

I’m so glad we get five choices. It would be really, really hard for me to pass up this cover. Kubert’s Hawkman is the best and the Gentleman Ghost was an interesting villain.

 

Roger K. - Giordano’s Wonder Woman 201

One of my favorite periods of WW (after her original run with Marston/Peter, of course) was her “Diana Rigg” period. The Sekowsky/Giordano combination was fun and I found the stories interesting and wide ranging. While I can’t be sad that Lynda Carter got the TV show, it did cause the end of this run and I was sad for that. This cover is a classic of the period even if Mike didn’t contribute to it.

 

 

Runners Up

It’s so hard! My runners up were two Neal Adams covers and a Frank Brunner one. That’s serious talent.

 

Miki Annamanthadoo - Neal Adams’ Adventure 372

I loved the original run of the Legion of Super-Heroes in Adventure; the Shooter/Swan combination was terrific. While I prefer (and preferred) Swan’s covers to Adams' generally (I know, I know), Adams’ were always striking and I always remembered them. Congrats on this Miki!

 

Paul Handler - Neal Adams’ Lois Lane 91

Another striking Adams’ cover. Did he do any other kind?

 

Joe Schaffer - Frank Brunner’s Man-Thing 16

Frank Brunner’s work - even the monsters - is beautiful.

 

 

 

Published: Splash Pages, Pinups

Jared Simmons - Sprang’s Secrets of the Batcave

I love this piece. It is perfection.

 

Neal Adams had a huge impact on “fixing” Batman, I know that and I loved the work. Englehart/Rogers/Austin’s (with a few drawn by others) run in Detective remains the best Batman story to my mind.

 

But Sprang is THE Batman artist for those that remember his era. I doubt that he drew a story that I didn’t like. This piece captures so much of that era of Batman, the not-so-dark Knight.

 

Just amazing. I can’t even imagine how I’d feel seeing that one my wall. Jared, if you remodel and it does fit the decor, please let me know and I’ll come pick it up.

 

BTW, your MTE Dr. Strange piece is also stunning.

 

Gary Land - Lou Fine’s Black Condor

Have I mentioned that I admire Gary’s taste in comic book art? I haven’t, well, I should.

 

Beautiful work. So little of his work survives that it is a crime. It’s not The Ray, but it will do.

 

B. Carter - Norm Breyfogle/Steve Mitchell’s Detective Comics 617

I missed most of Norm’s Batman work due a comic book hiatus. This DPS makes me realize what I missed. Wow! No one I hear so many good things about his Batman.

 

Drake Tungsten - Bernie Wrightson’s Unused Page from Jenifer

Bernie is the best and Jenifer is a terrific tale. I wonder why Bernie rejected the page, but I know why Drake didn’t.

 

Miki Annamanthadoo - Swan/Abel Adventure 372

As much as I love Swan’s Legion (and it is my favorite), I equally dislike what Jack Abel did to his pencils. That said, what a great splash. It draws you in and starts at a place that makes you wonder what is going on. The fact that Miki found the entire story and the cover astounds me. What a find!

 

 

Runners Up

Ankur J - Don Heck’s Wonder Woman 320

Who says Don Heck can’t draw? He did a great job here. I’ve always felt that Don, like Dillin, always did fine work, but not distinctive work that garnered the attention that the stars got. However, they told a good story and the art was solid and at times like this outstanding.

 

Alex C - Dan DeCarlo’s Stripper from Humorama

The caption says it best - “that girl has something about her you like right off.” Definitely off-model for an Archie artist.

 

Charles Beaumont - Frank Miller’s Ronin #1 pgs. 16-17

The setting for one of the best things that Frank has done in my opinion. I think enough of the series that I bought the humongous Gallery Edition and hauled it to Dallas Fan Expo after buying a VIP badge so I could stand in a long line to get him to sign (initial really) my copy. It’s quite a story with remarkable art in that transition from DD to DKR.

 

Jared Simmons - Frank Brunner’s MTE #6 (Dr. Strange)

Yes, Ditko’s Dr. Strange is fascinating, but Brunner’s was jaw dropping beautiful.

 

 

Published: Interior Panel Pages

This category was horribly tough this year. Even with my odd tastes, I picked 30 pieces on my first pass through the gallery. 30! Whittling it down to the 5 that I’d want the most was really, really hard. I like panel pages the best. I left off pages by Stevens(!), Kirby, Kubert, Heath and Kubert(!), Adams (GL and X-Men), ...

 

Never the less, I persevered and offer my choices for your consideration.

 

 

Sam 06 - Jack Kirby/Vince Colletta’s Thor 137 page 10

I want a Kirby Thor and if I do get one, it won’t be better than this one. Ulik the Troll and Thor in an knockdown brawl. The last panel is worth the price of admission. Yep, this would do nicely. (Your other one is great, too, but I’ll take this one, thanks!)

 

Michael Browning - Frank Miller's Daredevil 181 page 31

Flat our wonderful story telling. Great closeup. Varying perspectives and a movement that defines the character. Wow. This page blew me away.

 

ephiny22 - J. H. Williams, III’s Detective Comics #860, p. 18 & 19

This DPS is amazing. I didn’t read the comic,but I get the drift of the story and, wow, the art is beautiful. Amazing work.

 

Brian Peck - Dave Steven’s The Rocketeer, Volume 2, Cliff’s New York Adventure page 29

I love the layouts, the faces of the people, the flow of the story, the Bulldog Cafe, the ink, everything. Just a beautiful page from a beautiful story.

 

Rabid Ferret - Don Rosa’s Nobody’s Business (2nd story by Don)

I first found Don’s art in the pages of the RBCC (Rocket’s Blast and Comic Collector). It was years later that I discovered that he’d started drawing the Ducks. I think his work is genius. He’s just starting out here and page is already beautiful and funny. You don’t have to rabid to like this page.

 

 

Runners Up

Really there are too many to list, but here are a few that I really think deserve recognition.

 

Peter Venkman - Dave Stevens’ Rocketeer Vol. 2

Another great example of Dave’s work. I went with the other because I liked the unusual layout and the people, but I’d happy take this well paced, high tension piece. Beautiful work.

 

Andrew Hanna - Gene Ha’s Shadows and Light #2 (Black Widow)

I love the way that Gene choreographed the Widow’s drop from above and her expression when she finds the book empty - all of her work work for nothing.

 

Hans Kosenkranius - Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott’s Fantastic Four 46 page 11

I liked the FF, but I preferred Thor. However, the FF stories with the Inhumans were my favorite along with the Galactus trilogy. This page I love. Why? Because it’s fun to see a boy play tug-a-war with his dog! The work is classic; the humor tremendous.

 

Even more: Kubert’s Viking Prince (2 of them!), Moore’s SIP (an excellent example, I love the faces, too), Colon DD (one with Palmer inks), Adams (GL and X-Men), Kubert/Anderson on Hawkman (wow!), Heath/Kubert on G. I. Combat (what a great combination!), BWS in a very moving scene from Conan, Miller’s Ronin(!), McFarlane’s Spidey, Curt Swan (Legion(!) and Superman), and so many, many more pages. Thanks for sharing.

 

 

 

Published: Strip Art

N.V. - George Herriman’s Krazy Kat (10.29.1922)

Pretty much has it all including a gender and racial subtext if you want to see it. Who knows what was going on in his wonderful head?

 

Ronan Killack - David Wright’s Carol Day #110 (1957)

Carol Day strips are always beautiful and this one demonstrates his skills. Look at the rain! The shadows. The effort is incredible and the effect wonderful. You can buy the strips as e-books.

 

Comicart B - Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant #340 (panel)

Wow! That’s some serious skill being displayed.

 

Gary Land - Jack Burley’s Batman Sunday (2/17/46)

Yes, him again. You’ve probably noticed that I like pretty much anything Gary buys. I know he’s outbid me on things before. Sigh…

 

Anyway, classic Batman comic strip by a guy whose work I enjoy.

 

James Halperin - Alex Raymond’s Flash Gordon

Yeah, this pretty much has everything you’d want. Lovely.

 

Ted Latner - Chic Young’s Blondie (04/11/1941; birth of Cookie)

My how times have changed. Today, he’d be fainting in the delivery room. Classic Blondie strip.

 

Runners Up

Mark Howland - David Wright’s Carol Day 135

Just a typical Carol Day strip, by which I mean it’s wonderful.

 

Jim Warden - Walt Kelly’s Pogo (12/22/1961)

A very nice example of Walt’s work. Great stuff.

 

 

 

 

Published/Unpublished: Commissions

David Dingman - Yuko Shimizu’s Little Nemo

I’m a fan of her work - all of it. I like the simplicity of this piece and I think it captures Nemo well (I’m a fan of Little Nemo, too.)

 

Leonard Richman - John Byrne’s FF vs. Dr. Doom

Sure, I loved Yuko’s simplicity, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate John Byrne’s complex commissions. John does the best commissions - more ink per $ than anyone who isn’t painting the page black! and they are fun.

 

Michael Avila - Darwyn Cooke’s Flash/Superman Race

Loved Darwyn’s work; wish there was more of it. This piece captures the energy we saw in Kirby’s work. Nice job, Darwyn!

 

Mark Yanko - Joan Pelaez’ Chinese Mermaid

Just beautiful.

 

Dave W (JadeGiant) - Alan Davis / Mark Farmer’s Hulk

From the beauty rendered beautifully to the beast rendered beautifully as well. Davis/Farmer are a classic team and they did a great Hulk.

 

 

Runners Up

Charles Beaumont - Frank Miller’s Ronin

The Ronin has a story to tell, you can see that. Really nice and not easy to come by.

 

Ricky Bobby - Jack Kirby/ Ayers’ JiM 83 Recreation

Yeah, this is all right, I guess.

 

Michael Rankin - Michael L. Peters’ “Even an Android Can Fly"

I always enjoy the Common Elements commissions and the Michaels did a really nice job on this one.

 

Leonard Richman - Jim Steranko’s Nick Fury

Not much to say, but “Steranko Fury!”

 

 

Unpublished: Sketch Covers/Convention Sketches

James Bella - Terry Moore’s DK3 Francine and Katchoo

Nice idea, clever execution. I like it!

 

Richard DeDominicis - Brian Stelfreeze’s Dr. Strange

Excellent! A very striking image.

 

Robert Brown - Gary Frank’s Hyperion

Super… Oops! Hyperion. Gary drew a striking image of the Marvel Superman clone.

 

Michael Gowcharan - Various Artist’s Amazing Spider-man Spiderverse Jam

Wow! This is hard to do. Some great names and Spidey images.

 

Alex L - Art Adams’ Harley Quinn

Art is terrific and this is a great example of what he will do at a con IF you get there in time.

 

 

Runners Up

Anthony Bryan - Walt Simonson’s Thor

Thor!

 

 

Unpublished/Published: Other

Gene Park - George Herriman - Krazy Kat Color Presentation Drawing

The crew and in living color with Ignatz about to throw an elm.

 

John Cogan - Darwyn Cooke - Selina’s Big Score Cast

This book that made Darwyn a star and here’s the cast. Nice!

 

Michael Diaz - Matt Wagner/Bill Anderson’s The Demon

Best Demon I’ve seen since the King.

 

Roger K - Roy Krenkel’s John Carter of Mars

I’ve always enjoyed K renkel’s frontispieces. This John Carter is sweet!

 

Rob L - Mark Schultz’ Jack Tenric and Hannah Dundee

Jack, Hannah, and dinosaurs! What more do you want?

 

 

I’m done. Hope this was fun for you, too.

 

 

 

 

[Brian Peck]

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[Superhero]

 

Published: Splash Pages, Pinups

Jared Simmons - Sprang’s Secrets of the Batcave

I love this piece. It is perfection.

 

Neal Adams had a huge impact on “fixing” Batman, I know that and I loved the work. Englehart/Rogers/Austin’s (with a few drawn by others) run in Detective remains the best Batman story to my mind.

 

But Sprang is THE Batman artist for those that remember his era. I doubt that he drew a story that I didn’t like. This piece captures so much of that era of Batman, the not-so-dark Knight.

 

Just amazing. I can’t even imagine how I’d feel seeing that one my wall. Jared, if you remodel and it does fit the decor, please let me know and I’ll come pick it up.

 

BTW, your MTE Dr. Strange piece is also stunning.

 

I’m done. Hope this was fun for you, too.

 

 

You made my whole day!! Thank you for the kind words. To be honest, for that piece, I would start with that piece and remodel around it

[alxjhnsn]

If I were picking best of show, this would be it.

 

Yeah, building the house around it might sound extreme, but it's not.

[BCarter27]

COVERS

 

Kyle K :: All Star Batman #1 Variant Cover - Batman & Robin VS. Rogues Gallery: Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Penguin, Killer Croc by Lee Bermejo

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8810

 

Charles Beaumont :: The Maxx: Maxximized #29

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8568

 

Raymond Bryan :: Uncanny X-Men 493

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8505

 

Raymond Bryan :: Uncanny X-Men #600

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8506

 

Ronan Killack :: Romita, Sr., John - Amazing Spider-Man, issue 125, cover

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8619

 

Honorable Mentions-

Dave W (JadeGiant.com) :: The Fallen #1 Variant Painted Hulk cover by Chris Stevens

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8494

 

Martin T :: Spider-man and His Rogues Gallery. Philip Tan's SDCC artbook cover.

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8654

 

Chris Swartz :: The Crow #3 cover by James O'Barr

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8490

 

 

SPLASHES

 

Jared Simmons :: Secrets of the Batcave

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8900

 

Jeff Singh :: Bissette/Tottleben Swamp Thing Splash

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8628

 

Dave W (JadeGiant.com) :: Hulk 228 Finale Splash page by Sal Buscema and Bob McLeod.

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8493

 

Karl-Erik Lindkvist :: Joëlle Jones - Lady Killer #3 - p14-15

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8609

 

Peter Venkman :: Chris Bachalo - Age of Apocalypse #2 p1

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8743

 

Honorable Mentions-

Ted Latner :: S.H.I.E.L.D. pinup from Marvel Super-Heroes Vol 2. #6 Summer Special (1991) by Guice

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8463

 

Ankur J :: Wonder Woman Splash by Don Heck

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8716

 

Jon Hess :: Bruce Timm - All-New X-Men 25 page 6

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8770

 

 

INTERIORS

 

Felix  Lu :: NEXUS: THE ORIGIN p.28-29

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8861

 

~ ephiny22 :: Batwoman #0, p. 20 (end page) - J.H. Williams III

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8955

 

Brian Peck :: The Rocketeer, Volume 2, Cliff's New York Adventure page 29

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8432

 

Felix  Lu :: PREACHER #35 p.16

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8862

 

~ ephiny22 :: Detective Comics #860, p. 18 & 19 (DPS) featuring Batwoman - J.H. Williams III

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8746

 

Honorable Mentions-

Andrew Hanna :: Shadows and Light #1 Black Widow story pg. 12 by Gene Ha

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8845

 

Ricky Bobby :: Amazing Spider-Man #68 - pg 18 - Romita Sr and Jim Mooney

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8571

 

Mark Howland :: Kirby Sinnott Fantastic Four 99 page 12

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8843

 

 

STRIPS

 

Benno Rothschild :: Tom Grindberg Tarzan

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8943

 

Rune Rasmussen :: Garfield Daily (8/8 1980) Comic Strip by Jim Davis

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8557

 

Brian Peck :: Secret Agent X-9 "The Key To Power"

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8429

 

Gary Land :: Jack Burnley Batman Sunday 2/17/46

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8517

 

Mark Howland :: Carol Day 135 by David Wright

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8800

 

Honorable Mention-

James Halperin :: Flash Gordon

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8817

 

 

COMMISSIONS

 

Leonard Richman :: Fantastic Four Vs. Dr. Doom by John Byrne

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8680

 

Terry Doyle :: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 4

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8634

 

Phillip  Anderson :: Green Lanterns Arisia & Hal by Gardenia Lima

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8902

 

Alan Hamilton :: Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) by Jae Lee

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8685

 

Andrew Hanna :: Black Widow by Drew Johnson

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8779

 

Honorable Mentions-

Jon Hess :: Bruce Timm - Savageland Rogue Commission

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8771

 

Thorsten Brümmel :: Andreas - The Spirit

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8896

 

Hans  Kosenkranius :: J. Kirby - 1966 Robot Pencil

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8937

 

Ankur J :: Stanley Lau Mary Jane

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8720

 

Benno Rothschild :: Ian Bertram commission

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8854

 

Octavio D :: The Incredible Hulk Homage by Gary Frank

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8748

 

~ ephiny22 :: Batwoman commission - Carlo Pagulayan

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8420

 

 

SKETCHES

 

Phillip  Anderson :: Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Black Canary

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8903

 

Octavio D :: Flash Jam by Jim Cheung

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8687

 

James Bella :: DK3 Francine and Katchoo by Terry Moore

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8527

 

eewwnuk 1 :: Batman - Norm Breyfogle

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8786

 

Michael Diaz :: Jae Lee - The Sandman

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8588

 

Honorable Mentions-

Karl-Erik Lindkvist :: Joëlle Jones - Lady Killer

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8613

 

Karl-Erik Lindkvist :: John McCrea - Tommy Monoghan, happy & content

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8612

 

 

OTHER

 

Chris Swartz :: Kevin Eastman 1985 TMNT Raphael Pin-Up

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8492

 

Michael Diaz :: Matt Wagner - The Demon

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8584

 

Brian Peck :: Osiris and Isis (plate 3)

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8431

 

Hans  Kosenkranius :: T. Charest - Drawings

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8939

 

Roger K. :: Roy Krenkel - Squa Tront John Carter of Mars

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8742

 

Honorable Mentions-

Hans  Kosenkranius :: D. Cooke - New Frontier

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8941

 

robert frey :: Barry Windsor-Smith Britannia

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8438

 

 

BEST IN SHOW

 

Kyle K :: All Star Batman #1 Variant Cover - Batman & Robin VS. Rogues Gallery: Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Penguin, Killer Croc by Lee Bermejo

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8810

 

Jared Simmons :: Secrets of the Batcave

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8900

 

Jeff Singh :: Bissette/Tottleben Swamp Thing Splash

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8628

 

Felix  Lu :: NEXUS: THE ORIGIN p.28-29

http://www.comicartfans.com/LowryPiece.asp?Piece=8861

 

 

I try my best to vote outside of my personal nostalgia, except for my picks for Best in Show. A lot of pieces from books I've never read or seen.

 

Thanks to all who entered! This was really fun going through everyone's acquisitions.

[MyNameIsLegion]

my votes:

 

Brian- I suggest having a way for voters to review their choices after the fact so they can share them- if I hadn't taken screen shots, I'd forget, and sharing your vote is half the participation. Also, the change your vote function isn't working, so you can't go back to review that way. I forgot to take a screenshot of one category, so I don't remember exactly what I voted for.

 

 

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[Brian Peck]

Sean,

Will keep that in mind. There is no feature to change your vote.

[MyNameIsLegion]

Sean,

Will keep that in mind. There is no feature to change your vote.

 

it sure looks that way....(but doesn't work) "Voting is still active - change your votes"

 

 

[Brian Peck]

Sean,

Will keep that in mind. There is no feature to change your vote.

 

it sure looks that way....(but doesn't work) "Voting is still active - change your votes"

 

 

 

 

OK will inform Bill and fix that next year.

[Rune]

There is a guy who posted his painting of a rose and of lily pads... what does that have to do with COMIC art? Are we opening the contest up to this, too?

 

+1

 

I'd even suggest that if Frazetta, Kirby or Ditko etc. draws a horse on a napkin for a grandchild, and the napkin later is sold on for example HA, then that drawing should not be posted on CAF. If a piece isn't directly related to a comic book it simply does not belong on CAF

 

(and if I ask Jim Davis to draw Galactus, and Davis does just that, then I'm also not sure that such a piece should be part of CAF - but that's another discussion )

 

 

[Brian Peck]

CAF is mostly comic book art related but there are exceptions. Most of the people who have CAF galleries collect and post comic book art, but some people also post other art related works like rock and movie poster art, cheesecake pinups. While it is a small percentage, Bill isn't going to police this. People who collect comic art also branch out into other types of art (myself included) and the CAF does make it convenient to post the other type of art. I try no mostly post comic art but like to share my other art interests.

In regards to the Lowry and the Best of the categories are geared towards comic/newspaper related art with 4 of them (covers, splashes, panels, strips) the remaining ones can have a mixture of both but its mostly comic art related. If you don't like seeing the non-comic art just skip over it and not look at that person's gallery.

There are 1000s of Comicartfans members with variety of opinions and tastes. Bill can not satisfy everyone, but also wants to get the broadest group of collectors. Nothing is perfect but I think Bill has struck a very good balance with his comicartfans.

[Terry Doyle]

 

Another thing I've noticed is that not everyone who advocates 'comic art only' is a paid-up CAF premium member.

 

Nothing wrong with using CAF as a free member, I hasten to add, but if you love it so much and want your suggestions listened to and acted upon, it might aid your cause if you actually contributed something towards the site's upkeep.

[Brian Peck]

Yup, if you are a big comic art collector please pay for the premium service for CAF. I have found it pays for itself with the art I have bought thru CAF services.

[Brian Peck]

Best of 2016 ... 1 day left to vote

 

 

Voting end January 23th 11:59PM (Monday)

 

Here are the instructions:

 

1) Goto http://www.comicartfans.com/admin/aAdminLogin.asp

 

2) Login in

 

3) Goto http://www.comicartfans.com/Lowry.asp

 

5) Look through the entries for that category and pick up to 5 (yes 5 votes per category)

 

6) YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN AND flagged as a comicart-L member before

you will the link tha reads: "TO VOTE CLICK HERE" and select the link.

 

7) Click that and you will have a pop-up window with 5 pulldown menus

showing all the pieces of art from the Category you are in. Be aware

of the instructions on the page. You will only be able to vote ONE

time. If you only pick four pieces and leave the last one blank you will

not be able to come back and pick one more. After you vote, click the

'Close Window' link to return to the Category listing. Once you vote,

the link on the Category page to vote will no longer be there after

you leave the page. Please don't ask us to vote again or change your

votes.

 

It is as simple as that. No one can vote again for that category since

the link wont appear. We are tracking the UserID of the person voting

so they can never vote again for a Category.

 

8) Go onto the next category. Repeat steps 6-8 for the other 6

categories.

 

 

Email me with any questions or problems.

A big thanks goes out to Bill and his team for getting this together.

[Brian Peck]

There always has to be a couple of aholes in every bunch! I have found a 2nd person trying to pimp and sell their artwork in the Lowry/Best of. The first one I saw during the posting of Best of entries and someone just pointed out another who added links to the ebay auctions for the pisces he posted in the Lowry.

The Best of is supposed to be a way the collectors on the CAF can share what they have acquired in the last year and other see what they missed. Its suppose to be a community thing, to enjoy art not to make f ucking money! ARGHHH!

 

Edited January 23, 2017 by Brian Peck

[Eric Seffinga]

Yeah, not cool.

Sad, but unsurprised.

 

I think we see people use internet communities more and more like their own personal classifieds section. I don't just see it in comic art, but all facets of hobies and collecting. Some folks really don't seem to see a benefit in just taking part in a place or an event, with a shared interest. For some people, it seems like everything and every place is fair game for hocking their wares if there are eyes there.

 

Not that we as a community should stand for it at all.

[Doc Joe]

Too be fair you do have a choice of NFS or FS...if it is something you acquired and love but are willing to part with it you would not logically put it NFS if given a choice.

 

eBay links, less cool.

 

 

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[Brian Peck]

Too be fair you do have a choice of NFS or FS...if it is something you acquired and love but are willing to part with it you would not logically put it NFS if given a choice.

 

eBay links, less cool.

 

 

The Person was putting prices on his pieces. The Lowry was done by taking the basic CAF gallery so it has features that really shouldn't be there. Next year I hope to have the Lowry revamped for Best of, new features and some that don't apply removed.

[J.Sid]

Too be fair you do have a choice of NFS or FS...if it is something you acquired and love but are willing to part with it you would not logically put it NFS if given a choice.

 

eBay links, less cool.

 

 

Yeah, the eBay links are bad.