Let's talk Art Portfolios of the 70's and 80's. 0

[Blastaar]

I missed the boat on these. Were they popular in their time? Is there a market for them today?

 

[Brian Peck]

1 hour ago, Blastaar said:

I missed the boat on these. Were they popular in their time? Is there a market for them today?

 

Not familiar with the top one but know the Adams one. Neal Adams one is nice, its in full color. The cover is a bit misleading since its pencils, I would have preferred a portfolio of his pencils.

[Will_K]

You can get a LOT of them second-hand.  Not aware of the print runs... so not sure how popular.

I have Adams' Tarzan B, Mike Nasser's Starspawn, Berni Wrightson's Apparitions, Nestor Redondo's Men, Maiden and Myths

And a couple more.

My favorite... Paul Gulacy's Black Widow portfolio by Sal Quartuccio Productions.

Getting back to original art... where's the art to the cover/envelope ??

 

[Brian Peck]

John Buscema Conan Portfolio published by Sal Quartuccio Productions in 1980

Has some really nice examples by Big John pencils and inks.

I am fortunate to own the original art for the best plate (#4). Most of the original art for the portfolio has appeared publically, except plate #2.

 

 

Also Frank Thorne Wizards and Warrior Women Portfolio published by Schanes and Schanes (1978)

 

 

One plate has the first published appearance of Ghita of Alizarr before appearing in Warren 1984 publication. I own originals to four plates, great examples by Frank

 

 

 

 

 

 

[robert frey]

yes, some really good portfolios from sqp- the Black Widow by Gulacy, 2 really good Marvel Team Ups, the Michael Golden Doctor Strange, the Starlin Metamorphosis Odyssey............... there is a really nice one by Frank Brunner called "Stormbringer, the world of Elric"............ 

 

 

[Blastaar]

Where would you get these back on the day?

[Will_K]

I would get mine at an independent book store at the mall.  They sold new comics and had a bunch of portfolios.  They just sat there and you could open the envelopes.  I took me a while before I bit the bullet and got the Black Widow.  I'm not a Marvel guy and but really liked Gulacy's art.  My local comic shop carried a small selection.  Sal Q also did mail order.  I don't specifically remember but I guess you could also get them at conventions. 

[vodou]

1 hour ago, Blastaar said:

Where would you get these back on the day?

CBG

[aardvark88]

On 9/23/2019 at 8:02 AM, Blastaar said:

Where would you get these back on the day?

Used to be called Alan Light's TBG (The Buyer's Guide) tabloid-sized comics adzine. From Gorblimey Press: BWS circa 1974 'Tupenny Conan' plates from 1 of the earliest portfolios: