alxjhnsn Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 3:22 AM, alxjhnsn said: I've done the research and posted it on the internet! Check it out here: Themed Art Galleries on Comic Art Community. I need to update it. If you'd like me to add you and your themes, PM me here. I was wondering if anyone checked out my post and had any thoughts. jaykza, Mike R V, NicoV and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
NicoV Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, alxjhnsn said: I was wondering if anyone checked out my post and had any thoughts. I did not know about this page, and I did not see it the first time you posted about it, so thanks for curating all these galleries!! Some of these themes are really fun to look at, and their owners definitely had great ideas! I particularly like when a cover is reinterpreted multiple times (Uncanny X-Men #141 cover, Covers Reanimated, One Minute Later, ...) Mike R V and alxjhnsn 2 Link to post Share on other sites
james_c Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I pretty much only collect Lucifer but if something catches the eye I might pick it up. House of Mystery Annual 2 (8)Lucifer Covers (4)Lucifer issues 1 - 10 (21)Lucifer issues 11 - 21 (38)Lucifer issues 22 - 32 (60)Lucifer issues 33 - 43 (50) Lucifer issues 44 - 54 (53)Lucifer issues 55 - 65 (21)Lucifer issues 66 - 75 (14)Lucifer Vol. 2 (1)Other Covers (1)Other pages (16)Sketches (5) Mike R V and mister_not_so_nice 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bill C Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I try to stick to getting one example from every series I like. alxjhnsn, Mike R V, Twanj and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dichotomy Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 2:06 PM, dichotomy said: Three themes have evolved over the years naturally, but they don’t dictate my collecting. 1. Things I read as a kid 2. I like to put my kids into commissions This just in from Steve the Dude Rude. Nailed it. I gave him a page of headshots as a reference. He was very nice, and didn’t even charge me full price for the second figure. I love the pose he came up with - very appropriate to Superman. The Cimmerians Purse, BCarter27, Bronty and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R V Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 2:14 PM, dichotomy said: This just in from Steve the Dude Rude. Nailed it. I gave him a page of headshots as a reference. He was very nice, and didn’t even charge me full price for the second figure. I love the pose he came up with - very appropriate to Superman. That's awesome! Thanks for sharing dichotomy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Cimmerians Purse Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I like to collect the creators and comics that I love, both new and classics. My interests span a wide spectrum, but I do have a big, big soft spot for horror anthologies; especially from the early Warren runs. But I also love pulp, sci-fi, and war comics as well. I'd love some very early and important Marvel art, but I don't know if it will be achievable... probably some day. There's a few specific Ditko Dr. Strange pages I'd donate a kidney for. I love great storytelling. Don't care it it's independent or big 2. Just needs to be a great story narratively and visually. I just love comics, and if the story moves me, and I the visual story-telling / art hits me... then i'll probably want to collect some pages. It's hard to really rank my favorite artists. My favorite classic artists are Wrightson, Williamson, Toth, and Ditko... and there's so many more that I absolutely love, and want pieces from... more than I care to list. My favorite modern creators are Darwyn Cooke and Daniel Warren Johnson, and similarly so many others, more than I care to list. I just love comics. Mike R V 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alxjhnsn Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I've started a thread here devoted to documenting Themed Art Collections. Please add comments here with new (to me) themes and I'll add them to my list. Thanks. Edited January 11 by alxjhnsn Link to post Share on other sites
Sideshow Bob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I've been getting Batman + Spectre commissions for a couple years. 13 examples and counting... https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=181214 alxjhnsn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rick2you2 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 14 hours ago, Sideshow Bob said: I've been getting Batman + Spectre commissions for a couple years. 13 examples and counting... https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=181214 I like them. Ever pick up any published art with both of them? Link to post Share on other sites
Sideshow Bob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, Rick2you2 said: I like them. Ever pick up any published art with both of them? Some cross-over events here and there, but there isn't a ton of overlap. All the OA from two recent Detective issues by Kyle Holz were pulled down by one collector. Earlier stuff like Brave & Bold pages (#199) just don't pop up very often. Link to post Share on other sites
Bronty Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I don’t collect a lot of comic art as I’m mostly video game box art and pinball backglass illustrations but for comic art I seem to have ended up buying mainly 80s and 90s indie series (Groo, Simpsons, Adventurers, etc) as I like those just as much as big 2 and the art is a small fraction of the cost of the big 2 stuff. I guess Groo was Marvel published at the time, but not a marvel property. Jeremyamoto and exitmusicblue 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ESeffinga Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) I dunno. Now that Iron Man is dead and Cap is soiling his diapers, Marvel is gonna need some fresh blood in the movies. And we all know nobody draws as much fresh blood as Groo. I just read they’ve confirmed Deadpool into the proper marvel cinematic universe, and not just a side toy. if they can have Ryan Reynolds in there, and a talking tree and raccoon work, maybe the work needs some Groo? He might be one of the new Avengers. Maybe even the best Avenger? Plus, who doesn’t love cheese dip? Folks in the theater sure do. And I bet they want folks back in the theater. I’m holding my breath! Edited January 11 by ESeffinga alxjhnsn, delekkerste, davidtere and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GreatEscape Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Whether intentional or not, I do recognize a few themes in my collection which generally favors periods when I read comics the most (1972-78, 1984-87 and 1992-94). For covers and splashes, I prefer full-figure images and don't mind "static" poses as opposed to "in action"..,.key themes include: (1) images used for merchandising, posters or ads; (2) 'energy rays' extending to the edge; (3) prominent New York City skyline or buildings and (4) homage covers by modern artists that I appreciate but perhaps less familiar with their work. For interior pages, my themes are (5) origin recaps, (6) catch phrases and (7) transformation or costume change panels. Oh, and I like "time sequence" images with multiple drawings (ie, Flash running, Daredevil flipping, Superman flying, etc.). Edited January 11 by GreatEscape batman_fan 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alxjhnsn Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 If you'd like me to add them, provide me with the appropriate links. The best place to put that information is here. Link to post Share on other sites
Infamouspure22 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I collect: 1) spores 2) molds 3) fungus Pete Marino and vodou 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Infamouspure22 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 along w Marvel first appearance pieces and Byrne art Link to post Share on other sites
Infamouspure22 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 7 minutes ago, Infamouspure22 said: along w Marvel first appearance pieces and Byrne art btw if one of you guys owns this first app piece (or know who does) can you please PM me? Thanks P Link to post Share on other sites
Terry E. Gibbs Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) On 8/29/2019 at 1:28 PM, Bill C said: I try to stick to getting one example from every series I like. Bill it sometimes does not work. Edited January 19 by Terry E. Gibbs Bill C 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry E. Gibbs Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Flashes Rogues, whenever there has been great writing, or sometimes an attempt at great writing accompanied by even better art. Sort of obsessional, lousy investment, but makes me very happy. Very enjoyable tracking these characters over nearly 60 years. Plus the usual a page two of someone who had a great series, hmm looking at my avatar, who could have guessed ???? Edited January 12 by Terry E. Gibbs forgot something, damm it why do I have to keep explaining !!!! Link to post Share on other sites
