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John Romita Sr. and Sal Buscema - The Amazing Spider-Man #95 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1970). The Amazing Spider-Man, America's swingingest superhero, webs his way across the pond to Merry Olde England in this classic cover by two of Marvel's Mightiest artists! A beautiful image of the wondrous webspinner graces this action-packed extravaganza by Johnny "Ring-a-Ding" Romita Sr., the artist many consider to be Spidey's best. Watch him dodge those bullets as he swings past fabled London Bridge, with the ever-reliable Big Ben in the background! Pip pip, cheerio, and all that, this cover has it all! Measuring approximately 11.5" x 17.5" overall, this killer cover is in Excellent condition, with only minor glue staining at the edges, and very modest use of white-out. Logos and type are all stats and some are adhered with clear tape, but overall this is an outstanding Spider-cover with tremendous eye-appeal that will make some lucky collector very happy. The competition for covers like this has historically been quite fierce, so bid early, bid often, and you might walk away with a significant piece of Spidey-bilia!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4167 | Aug 14, 2004

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George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (King Features Syndicate, undated). Krazy sings her love serenade to Ignatz and is later rewarded with a brick to the bean from her "li'l dahlin." This splendid Sunday contains all the elements that a Herriman collector craves -- Krazy, Ignatz, the brick, and those distinctive decorative "stage design" elements! George Herriman's whimsical humor was drawn from his life experiences. Before his career in cartooning began, Herriman worked at numerous odd jobs, among them: housepainter, barber, baker, grape seller, mandolin player, dairy farmer, and, it is reported, a barker for a sideshow snake act. Poet E. E. Cummings wrote of the unique appeal of Krazy Kat, "What concerns me fundamentally is a meteoric burlesque melodrama, born of the immemorial adage love will find a way. This frank frenzy (encouraged by a strictly irrational landscape in perpetual metamorphosis) generates three protagonists and a plot." The image area of this Sunday measures approximately 17.5" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition. This fabulous Sunday must be regarded as among the best that the American comic strip art form has to offer, and will be a welcome addition to any collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4012 | Aug 14, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-24-61 (United Feature Syndicate, 1961). Snoopy has overheard the birds' terrible plan and there's nothing he can do to warn people! Oh well, we'll find out someday! Snoopy appears in all four panels, atop his famed dog house. Charles Schulz has autographed the daily in the third panel. The image area of the art measures 6" x 27", and its in Excellent condition. This daily predates Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 filmed thriller, "The Birds"!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4027 | Aug 14, 2004

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Robert Crumb - Original Illustration "Honey Bunch Kaminski" (circa 1968). From the pages of Snatch Comics #1 comes this fantastic piece of art, one of Crumb's most controversial pieces. Though "Honey Bunch Kaminski" was only noticed by a few people when the comic first came out in small runs by Apex Novelties, things changed when it was taken over by the Print Mint. One of the first things the Print Mint boys did was get the book into every "head shop" in the San Francisco Bay Area. Then they printed a large poster, in both regular and black light, of Honey. By 1973 many comic and head shops refused to carry Undergrounds like Snatch for fear of being busted for child pornography. This is a piece that would be at the center of any quality Underground art collection. The image area measures 5" x 7". A light scuff mark is noticeable on Honey Bunch's cheek; otherwise, this piece is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4214 | Aug 14, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-21-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). The fabled ensemble of characters in the Peanuts strip is near and dear to the hearts of nearly every Baby Boomer. We grew up with these kids! From that everyman, Charlie Brown, to the more-than-human Snoopy, to that crabby fussbudget Lucy, and her wise brother, Linus, and on and on, each character is cherished for their unique temperament and interests. It's the dream of many a Peanuts art collector to have a fabulous example spotlighting each character. Here is a smashing daily showcasing the musical genius of the gang. Piano prodigy Schroeder spins a musical top and is inspired by the swingin' tune it plays -- so he grabs his pint-sized piano and belts out a duet. This early daily has some paper discoloration in the final panel, and a fold between panels two and four; but otherwise it is in Very Good condition. Schroeder may tickle the ivories, but this daily will tickle your fancy.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4026 | Aug 14, 2004

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L. B. Cole - Blue Bolt #105 Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). Creator of more than 1500 covers, brilliant wildlife artist, and pioneering comic book publisher -- Leonard Brandt Cole is a towering figure in the field of comic book art! L. B. Cole began his art career as art director for a lithography company, before leaping headlong into the comic book arena in the early 1940s. Cole is renowned for the bold, flat colors, on his self-described "poster color covers." He was adept at every subject, from funny animals, to superheroes, to jungle girls, but his favorite genre was science fiction. Cole was also the publisher and cover artist for Star comics. This dazzling recreation of the cover to Blue Bolt #105, which was originally published by Star in 1950, reveals some titillating alterations. The Green Sorceress' costume has been abbreviated to practically nothing but a birthday suit! The skies above have been made even more cosmic, with the addition of a jam-packed galaxy of stars, and a modulated spectrum of hues, radiating across a wisp of space ether. The foreground, with its variegated volcano cones and lava flows, has been made much more detailed. L. B. Cole has signed the painting in the lower right. The overall size measures 14" x 21", and the art is in Excellent condition. As a bonus, a high quality, matted reproduction of the original published cover is included in the lot. If you crave a spectacular show-stopping cover recreation, search no further -- here it is! (Total: 2 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4080 | Aug 14, 2004

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S. Clay Wilson - Zap Comix #5 Complete 7-page Story "Ruby the Dyke Meets Weedman" Original Art (Print Mint, 1970). Brave souls who enter the twisted world of S. Clay Wilson may never return the same way -- this stuff really rots the brain! Plus, it's a lot of fun to read, especially for those who like their comics on the Underground side. And for those who do collect UG art, there's nothing quite as wild as a Wilson original, let alone an entire Zap Comix story! Yow! Ruby the Dyke! Star-Eyed Stella! Ugly demons! Classic stuff, friends. The artboards, all measuring approximately 12.5" x 8.5", have been professionally matted together in two large groups. All pages are in Excellent condition. (Total: 2 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4250 | Aug 14, 2004

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Robert Crumb - "Western Man: Last of the Big Time He Men" One-page Story Original Art (East Village Other, 1967). When Robert Crumb first began unleashing his unique brand of comics on the public, one of his very first outlets was the New York hippie tabloid newspaper East Village Other. Here's a strip that originally saw print in the fourth issue to feature Crumb's art, Volume 3 #1, from November 15, 1967. In 1968, Viking Press published the first hardcover edition of Crumb strips under the name Head Comics, which also included this piece. It's a typically funny early effort, with a twisted look at the drug policies of then-current president Lyndon Johnson. Crumb would later turn his back on recreational drug use, but here's a strip that still reeks of "pot" smoke! The panels were cut and repasted, possibly by EVO, into a tall page format. The image area measures approximately 7.75" x 13.25", and is nicely matted to an overall size of 14.5" x 20.5". The condition of the piece is Excellent, although some of the panels appear to be coming slightly loose, and minor rubber cement stains are beginning to appear along some of the panel edges. This is a famous strip, from early in Robert Crumb's career, and is sure to be a hit with fans of the Underground Comix master!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4215 | Aug 14, 2004

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Gill Fox - Lady Luck #88 Cover Original Art (Quality, 1950). Lady Luck certainly knows how to handle guys that try to get fresh! This cover showcases the foxy femme, courtesy of the hands of Gill Fox, who penciled and inked the cover. Fox, a long-time Golden Age artist, and one of the mainstays of Quality, drew with a clean, confident line. The artwork is very clean, allowing the viewer to fully appreciate this Fox-y gal. The condition is Excellent, and particularly outstanding, given the age and scarcity of Quality Comics cover art. All of the captions are the original stats, and the title stat is a replacement. There is no white-out, and only minimal editorial markings or stains. Overall size is approximately 15" x 20". Image size is approximately 13" x 18".
Auction 812 | Lot: 4109 | Aug 14, 2004

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Joe Shuster Studios - Superman Sunday Original Art (circa 1942). Sweethearts Bob Martin and WAC Mary Starr are caught up in a mind game perpetrated by their "mutual friend," Lily Field. The Man of Steel gets involved in this tangled web of lovers' laments with his letter carrying duties as "Superman's Service for Serviceman." The strip also features a panel showcasing the demonized caricatures of our Axis enemies, two Imperial Japanese military men. The art shows the influence of Jack Burnley, one of the finest of the early Superman artists. The strip has two tiers only, some mild signs of paper aging, a type correction in panel three, and the Superman figures have been hand-colored using colored pencils; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This is a fun example of Superman art from his heyday during World War II -- Great Caesar's Ghost, super-fans -- a bid is in order!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4028 | Aug 14, 2004

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Enrich - Vampirella #32 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1974). Enrich's scene of Vampi cradling the plague-ridden body of her date is eerily illuminated beneath a preternaturally emerald green sky. The printed version of this cover image was "flopped," or reversed, cropped, and enlarged slightly from the original painted design. The image area of the painting measures approximately 9.5" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. The painting has been attractively matted alongside a copy of the printed comic. Enrich's sensuous paintings have made him one of the world's most celebrated fantasy artists, and this cover will be a treasured addition to any Vampirella fan's collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4107 | Aug 14, 2004

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Wally Wood - Pulp Illustration Original Art (undated). A gorgeous and pulchritudinous Wally Wood fantasy girl pilots her double-headed dragon through a prodigiously detailed landscape. The Wallace Wood Treasury printed this illustration with the caption, "Perhaps one of the strangest drawings Wood has ever done. This pulp drawing shows a strong influence from Virgil Finlay." Indeed, the work boasts a variegated use of pen styles and techniques to create dazzling textures and lighting effects. The drawing combines Wood's mastery of the humor, "good girl," and fantasy genres into a single image. The image area measures 14.5" x 17". There are a few touches of white-out along the borders of the paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Wallace Wood has signed the drawing in the lower right. This is a beautiful piece of early "Woodwork," and a shining example of why he is hailed as one of comics' all-time greats!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4201 | Aug 14, 2004

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Earl Norem - Savage Sword of Conan #28 Cover Original Art (Marvel. 1978). The savage Cimmerian battles the "Fiend in the Haunted Caverns" in this breathtaking painting by Earl Norem. The image area of this monumental work measures approximately 16" x 21.5", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Norem's use of reflected light and color on the cavernous forms sets an appropriately deadly mood for the no-holds barred, barbaric action. Norem honed his craft working as an illustrator for men's magazines. He now has retired from the commercial field, and is working on military murals for the government and his local museums, so if you admire his comics work, put in a bid on this Bronze Age beauty today. This painting will make an absolutely eye-popping wall piece for Earl Norem, R. E. Howard, and Conan aficionados.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4159 | Aug 14, 2004

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Bugs Bunny "Wild and Woolly Hare" Lobby Card Original Art (Warner Brothers, 1959). For sheer tenacity, no outlaw can top the red-headed bandit Yosemite Sam. In his 40-year career, the self-proclaimed "fastest gun west of the Pecos" has been repeatedly blown up with TNT, pushed off towering cliffs, and shot full of lead, and he always comes back for more. In "Wild and Woolly Hare", Sam and Bugs duel using trains. This lobby card art has an image area that measures approximately 8" x 10". A type correction replacing a misspelled title logo has slipped off, revealing that original title, and has also left a slight glue stain; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Get the drop on this Yosemite Sam and Bugs shoot-out with an early bid!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4059 | Aug 14, 2004

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Dick Calkins - Buck Rogers Daily Comic Strip Original Art (N.E.A. Syndicate, 1938). Strip #237 of Buck Rogers showcases four great portraits of Buck, in all of his 25th Century sartorial splendor. He's dressed in black, with his fin-equipped helmet, jet-pack harness, raygun holsters, and flying goggles -- outstanding! Buck influenced the portrayal of SF heroics, and was even cited by world famous author, Ray Bradbury, as a major influence on his life. His grade school classmates ridiculed the young man for his passion about Buck Rogers. Bradbury recalled, "I'd decided I belonged in the future. They didn't believe." This one and only time in his life, Bradbury gave into peer pressure and destroyed his collection -- but entered a period of deep grief and depression. "I tore up the future! What could I do about it?" Finally, the obvious thought came to him: "Collect Buck Rogers comic strips and make yourself whole again. I never listened to one damn fool (who told him something couldn't be done) after that." The image area measures 4.5" x 20", and is in Excellent condition. Rocket back to the future with this fabulous Buck Rogers art!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4003 | Aug 14, 2004

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Jeff Jones - "Erik the Red" Painting Original Art (undated). Eric the Red (950-1003) was a Viking explorer who was the first European in Greenland. Eric sailed from Iceland in 982 and led a group of colonists to Greenland in 986. Also known as Erik Thorvaldson, Erik Torvaldsson, or Erik Raude, he was born in Norway, but his family settled in western Iceland, after his father, Thorvald Asvaldsson, was banished for murdering a man. The years 850-1050 AD are known as "The Viking Years," that period of time when the brave and brutal Norsemen ruled the world with a strong arm. Raiders to some, heroes to others, the Vikings are remembered today as bold and daring adventurers, the subject of romances and legends that remain popular to this day. Jeff Jones' romantic painting measures approximately 24" x 34", is oil on linen, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4130 | Aug 14, 2004

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Joseph DeVito - Mad #363 Cover Original Art (EC, 1997). Alfred E. Neuman is cooking with gas on a hot date -- he's sampling each of the Spice Girls for flavor -- Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby, and Posh -- yum, yum. Alfred was cautioned that he might be on a slippery slope, headed for heartbreak and heartburn, to which he replied, "What? Me Worry?" Joseph DeVito has rendered this art in an ultra-detailed, photorealistic style. DeVito graduated with honors from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1981, studied at the City's Art Students League, and has painted hundreds of book covers, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and horror. His clients have included virtually all of the major publishers in New York City, DC Comics, Mad Magazine, the Hasbro Toy Group, Topps, and Warner Brothers, among others. The image area of this painting measures 14" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4088 | Aug 14, 2004

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Raphael DeSoto - Detective Tales Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). An outstanding recreation of the cover of the February, 1940 issue of Detective Tales, painted by Raphael DeSoto. This classic pulp cover features a square-jawed detective trying to free a comely lass (whose dress has the uncanny ability to defy gravity!) from the clutches of a couple of bloodthirsty butchers. Although it reflects a slightly different color palette than the original, it is nevertheless a very faithful recreation of this wicked pulp gem. The painting measures 20" x 28" and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4087 | Aug 14, 2004

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Jack Kirby - "The Gods" Illustration Original Art (undated). Jack Kirby created his own modern mythology. In the 1940s, he drew the classic Greek Gods, recast as superheroes, archetypes such as Mercury, later renamed Hurricane, for Red Raven Comics #1. In the 1960s, Jack Kirby co-created The Mighty Thor, and further modernized and revised the classic Norse God myths. In the 1970s, he abandoned those traditional mythic figures, added science fiction technology to his conceptual mix, and created his bold, new epic saga for DC, the "Fourth World" series, which included The New Gods. This painting, titled "The Gods," seems to presage that stage of Jack Kirby's evolution, with the boldly contrasting orange-hued New God asserting his will to live in the foreground, and the shadowy, faded blue-hued, Old Gods in the background bearing witness to his struggle. This twice-up art measures 25.25" x 21.25". There is slight discoloration on the foreground figure's right foot, and a light crease horizontally across the paper, about 3 inches up from the bottom edge; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. The image is painted with acrylic paint on paper, and Jack Kirby has signed it to the left of the word "Gods."
Auction 812 | Lot: 4140 | Aug 14, 2004

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Alex Ross - Superman: Peace on Earth, double-page spread Original Art (DC, 1998). From Marvels to Kingdom Come to the 2002 Academy Awards poster for TV Guide, Alex Ross' ultra-realistic paintings have made him one of the most in-demand comics artists of today. This mesmerizing two-page spread hails from Superman: Peace on Earth, the first of a series of tabloid-sized DC one-shots painted by Ross and written by Paul Dini, where the Man of Steel undertakes a mission beyond even his control. Superman is seen in each of the five panels on this spread, including the fourth, depicting him burrowing into the earth. The image area measures 25" x 17.5", and Ross' medium is gouache on 4-ply Strathmore. The art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss this opportunity to win a super piece that will make you the envy of many a comic art collector!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4172 | Aug 14, 2004

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Dave Sheridan - Meef #1 Complete 5-page Story, "The Late Show" Original Art (Print Mint, 1972). After an evening of watching scary movies on teevee, what comes next for a young boy sent off to bed? Welcome to Dreamland! This five page story is quite possibly the best effort ever by Dave Sheridan, who wrote and drew some real corkers in Underground titles like Meef (a copy of Meef #1 accompanies this lot) and Mother's Oats before moving on to assist Gilbert Shelton on The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. You won't believe the twists and turns this dream-like tale takes, as our young hero encounters an entire world inside his own mind. The art has some minor soiling, but overall is in Excellent condition. All pages measure approximately 14" x 17", with an image area of 10.25" x 15". As a bonus, a custom-made cloth-bound holder that houses the artpages securely is included. Eye-popping visuals were tossed off with ease by this super-talented artist, who died (from natural causes) too young at age 38. (Total: 7 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4239 | Aug 14, 2004

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S. Clay Wilson - "Spider Joy" One-page Story Original Art (undated). "The Spiders are gone!" While that may sound like a good thing to some, it's sheer terror for our hapless hero! S. Clay Wilson's truly grotesque characters bring to mind the hideous villains that populated Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, only Wilson pushed the envelope like no one before him. Shocking, brutal, but funny nevertheless, Wilson's art is always popular with fans and collectors. Here's a great single-page strip from one of the most outrageous comic book artists of all time, bursting at the seams with blood, boobs, and boogiemen! The art measures approximately 15" x 23", and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4251 | Aug 14, 2004

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Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris -The Brave and the Bold #59 Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1965). This page is from the first Brave and Bold issue to team Batman with another superhero! And who better to team up with than that streamlined Silver Age champion, Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern? The two superfriends take on "The Tick-Tock Traps of the Time Commander." Note the watch that GL is sporting on his left arm, it will no doubt help in the time-battle ahead. Batman is in a bit of a time-warp himself, still making the transition to his "new look," as he is shown riding his old school "Whirly-bat." One of Batman's greatest inkers, Charlie Paris, adds his slick finishes to Ramona Fradon's dynamic pencils. The overall paper size is 14.25" x 23", while the image area is 13" x 17.25". A The Brave and the Bold logo stat has slipped off the page at the upper left; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. The cover retains its other original stats. This fantastic splash simply shouts "Silver Age" -- it's DC dynamite!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4110 | Aug 14, 2004

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Gilbert Shelton, Tony Bell, and Joe E. Brown - Wonder Wart-Hog Complete 11-page Story " WW Meets The Zymotic Zoo Keeper" Original Art (circa 1967). The Hog of Steel comes to the aid of Oat Willie, a zoo worker and pal of Philbert Desanex's. It seems an evil zoo keeper is exploiting the animals for a Fagin-styled crime spree. Before the wild n' wooly yarn is over, WW has replaced all the zoo critters with people-type critters and he is termed a both a hero and a bungling fool by the Mayor of Muthalode. Gilbert Shelton's unique brand of satire is splendidly showcased in this way-out story. Each page measures an overall 15" x 20", while the image area is 9.75" x 13.35", and the art is in Excellent condition. Bring home the bacon with this Hog of Steel story!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4238 | Aug 14, 2004

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Joe Chiodo - Savage Sword of Conan #84 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1983). Conan rescues a damsel in distress from an enraged killer ape. This acrylic on board painting measures an overall 19" x 27", and was used as a cover for two Marvel magazines. First, it was used on Savage Sword of Conan #84, and later, the image was "flopped" (reversed), and used for the cover of Conan Saga #69, in 1992. Joe Chiodo has painted the image in the tradition established for the savage Cimmerian by fantasy legend Frank Frazetta.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4078 | Aug 14, 2004

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Vaughn Bode - Junkwaffel #4 Cover Original Art (Print Mint, 1972). The late Vaughn Bode was well-known for his whimsical characters like Cheech Wizard; here's a great cover to his Junkwaffel series featuring more down-to-Earth human-types alongside a typical Bode lizard character. And as humans, they remain preoccupied with... what else? Sex! This is a beautiful piece, drawn in ink, colored pencils and watercolors. The art measures approximately 9.5" x 14", and has been professionally matted for an overall size of 15.5" x 20". This is one that going to be hard to beat, Bode fans, so bid accordingly!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4212 | Aug 14, 2004

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Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten - 2001: A Space Odyssey #3 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1977). "He took the road to conquest -- and found the stars!" When Kirby returned to Marvel in the late '70s, one of the books he took on was this bizarre continuation of the famous Stanley Kubrick film. This powerful piece proves that nobody could craft a cover like the King. The powerful figure -- Marak the Merciless, although the text blurb identifying him as such is missing -- reaches out as if to throttle the reader, and the background boils with Kirby krackle. A cosmic masterpiece from one of the all-time greats. The cover measures 11.5" x 17.5", with an image area of 9.75" x 15". It is in Excellent condition, with some light creasing in the corners and light stains in the margins. Signed by Kirby in the bar code box. A copy of the comic (in FN condition) is also included. (Total: 2 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4139 | Aug 14, 2004

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John Buscema and Bob McLeod - Tarzan #16 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Tarzan's hang glider is being blasted to bits by a dead-eye desperado. Of all the great Marvel artists, none was better suited to draw the exploits of the Lord of the Jungle than John Buscema. Big John literally wrote the book on figure drawing for comics -- the superb how-to tome was titled, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. The image area of the cover measures 9.75" x 15". There are a few minor printer's oil stains along the borders of the paper, and in the lower right corner, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. As a bonus, a cover preliminary by Marie Severin (attributed) is included with this lot. The design is drawn in blue pencil and pen, and the image area measures approximately 7" x 10". The preliminary is in Excellent condition, and offers a great insight into what steps went into creating a Marvel cover. Face front, this cover will make your spirits soar!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4061 | Aug 14, 2004

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Ross Andru and Dick Giordano - The Flash #284 Cover Original Art (DC, 1980). The Flash is put through his paces as he travels through time and space, and his life passes before our eyes, from his origin, to his wedding, through a battle with the Rogues Gallery of the Top, Pied Piper, Captain Boomerang, Mirror Master, Captain Cold, and Heat Wave, to a fallen Bat Girl. Dick Giordano's inks add a crisp finish to Ross Andru's dynamic pencils. The image size is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. This is a sensational cover for Barry Allen Flash fans!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4034 | Aug 14, 2004

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Bernie Wrightson - Dark Horse Presents #101 Aliens Cover Original Art (Dark Horse, 1986). Bernie Wrightson articulates the eerie and unearthly anatomy of the Alien with his ultra-lush brushwork. The master of the macabre does not disappoint with his detailed pin up style cover image! Every sinew, tendon, scale, and vein is given solid, three dimensional form with crystal clarity. The overall paper size is 12" x 17.5" and the image area is 11" x 16.5". The art is in Excellent condition, and Wrightson has signed it at the lower right. Fans of the H. R. Giger designed creation will definitely want to add this Bernie Wrightson masterpiece to their Alien portfolios.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4205 | Aug 14, 2004

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Adam Hughes - Sketchbook Original Art (undated). Adam Hughes' 11" x 14", spiral bound, Strathmore sketch book showcases 24 pages of graphite pencil drawings of such fan-favorite characters as Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Batman, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, Shi, Vampirella, and more. Adam's creative process is displayed in all its glory in this wonderful group of sketches. The drawings are in Excellent condition. Here's a chance to own a bevy of beautiful studies by one of contemporary comics' finest draftsmen!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4126 | Aug 14, 2004

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Winsor McCay (as Silas) - Dream of the Rarebit Fiend Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (New York Herald Co., 1905). Mister Bigmitt gets his comeuppance after snacking on a little welsh rarebit. A typical rarebit is made by melting grated cheese with beer and mustard, which is then poured on toast and broiled. Sound yummy? We suspect the weekly Rarebit Fiends pictured in Winsor McCay's strips added a little too much beer into the mix! At any rate, here's a scarce piece of art that is nearly one hundred years old. The masthead logo is an original stat; the art is in Very Good condition, with some light foxing, soiling, and minor creasing evident along the right hand side of the page. The art measures approximately 14" x 20". Missing out on this early strip may cause you to have nightmares, so bid!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4017 | Aug 14, 2004

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John Buscema - Conan the Barbarian #149 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1983). John Buscema superbly inked his own magnificent pencils; the baleful glare emanating from the Savage Cimmerian is withering. Big John's mastery of figure drawing is set off nicely by a swampy background. The image area measures 9.75" x 15" and the condition of the art is Excellent. Crom! This is a breathtaking cover by a comics master!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4065 | Aug 14, 2004

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Frank Frazetta - Ape Dance Sketch Original Art (undated). A savage figure, with his knife drawn, dances with two apes. Note the beautiful fine lined cross hatching technique. The image area measures approximately 4.25" x 6.5", and is signed with the full Frazetta signature. There is a small piece out of the lower left corner and some archival tape has been applied to the back of the paper; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4113 | Aug 14, 2004

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Frank Utpatel - The Inhabitant of the Lake Cover Original Art (Arkham House, 1964). Frank Utpatel's cover art captures the eerie ambiance of J. Ramsey Campbell's first published book, The Inhabitant of the Lake and Less Welcome Tenants. This tome of terror held ten tales of horror in the tradition of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. The art is drawn in charcoal, with the type affixed on a mylar overlay. The color behind the logo is cut paper affixed to the overlay. The image area of the cover measures 14.5" x 18.5" and is in Excellent condition. Arkham House fan-addicts may be somewhat haunted if they don't put a bid in on this monster-work!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4192 | Aug 14, 2004

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Paul Mavrides - Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Illustration Original Art (1992). Paul Mavrides and those Three Stooges of the hippie set, Fat Freddy, Phineas Phreak, and Freewheelin' Franklin, aka the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, lampoon the well known anti-drug commercial, "This is your brain on drugs." Mavrides worked his mojo in the comix, Young Lust, Anarchy Comix, and Rip Off Comix. Later, he collaborated with Gilbert Shelton and Dave Sheridan on the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers stories, and Mavrides was also one of the founders of the satirical "Church of the SubGenius." Mavrides recounted his freaky collaboration with Gilbert Shelton, "With me and Gilbert we both write and draw the strip, although there have been variations here and there on that. At one point me and Sheridan were drawing it and me and Gilbert were writing it, sometimes me and Gilbert would write the story and he'd draw it all, sometimes I'd come up with an idea and draw it up myself." This pen and ink masterpiece's image area measures approximately 7.25" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition. To paraphrase the brothers, "Comic art will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no comic art," so place your bid today.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4227 | Aug 14, 2004

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Frank Frazetta - Multiple Nudes Sketches Original Art (undated). This exquisite two-sided sketchbook page contains no less than 26 small nude sketches on the front (mostly female), and a few ink studies (arms, heads, and geometric shapes) on the back. Beautiful work from the master, showing a looser approach than in his more finished artwork. 10.75" x 13.5", superb condition overall with very light tanning at the edges. Provenance: the Alexander Gallery.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4116 | Aug 14, 2004

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Al Taliaferro - Donald Duck Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-11-62 (Walt Disney Productions, 1962). Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie, form an all-star cast of Disney ducks on this Sunday. Throw in a robot, and what an absolute winner of a page results! Al Taliaferro was the first and most important artist of the famous Donald Duck strip. Drawing the strip from 1937 to 1965, Taliaferro and principal writer Bob Karp shaped the comics' character of Donald. Later, Taliaferro was said to have written the strip himself. The Donald Duck strips are fondly remembered, and it may be because Taliaferro put so much of his family's personalities into his "Donald Duck" strips. Daisy is said to have acted a lot like Al's wife Lucy, and Grandma Duck was modeled after Lucy's mother, Donnie M. Wheaton. Many of the adventures with Bolivar were based on true incidents with the family dog George McTavis, a Scottish terrier, and Donald's car was based on a model owned by one of Taliaferro's friends. The image size is 15" x 21.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. It is very unusual to find the Carl Barks-created Uncle Scrooge McDuck in an Al Taliaferro Donald Duck Sunday page. Taliaferro's work is highly prized and with a Sunday this ducky, an early bid is advised.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4029 | Aug 14, 2004

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George McManus - Bringing Up Father with Rosie's Beau Topper Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-11-40 (King Features Syndicate, 1940). One of the most striking hallmarks of George McManus' strips was his fabulous Art Deco backgrounds. Large chandeliers, flowing staircases, modernist designs, and streamlined decorations were all McManus specialties. The combination of art, design, and humor made Bringing Up Father one of the most celebrated comic strips of all time, and it ran on the first page of Hearst's comic section for many years. Some historians tout it as the first comic strip to achieve world-wide fame. This Sunday followed Maggie and Jiggs' lengthy tour of the United States from 1939 and 1940, and many aficionados consider that continuity to be the pinnacle of the feature. Jiggs has grown weary of recounting his lengthy travelogue, but he gets no respite from the tourist-trap prattling of his friends. This Sunday was bisected between the first and second tiers of the Bringing Up Father strip, and has now been carefully rejoined. The strips combine for an image area of approximately 16" x 21". The first panel, with the Rosie's Beau title logo is a replacement, on green paper. The art has been handsomely hand-colored using watercolor, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4018 | Aug 14, 2004

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Johnny Craig - Crime Patrol #7, page 1 Splash Page Original Art (EC, 1948). Captain Crime launches a counter-offensive on "the Field Marshal of Murder" in this riveting, and symbolic splash page by Johnny Craig. Craig, who was a triple-threat with his editing, writing, and drawing abilities, foreshadows his talent for handling the noir crime and horror subjects. Noted for his careful, crisply inked, and well-thought-out background compositions, Craig's Captain Crime line-up rivals any action-adventure artist's rogues gallery! The art paper measures 15" x 22", with an image area of 13" x 18". Crime Patrol #7 was one of the first of William Gaines' EC comics to point the way to his later horror, shock, and crime comics. Crime Patrol became Crypt of Terror with issue #17.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4083 | Aug 14, 2004

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Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-11-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). The raven tressed Pagan Lee is showcased on this relaxed daily. Pagan played the role of "Veronica" to Honey Dorian's "Betty". A delightful love triangle. The sultry beauty is forced to call on Rip, as someone is trying to kill her. The fashions are very casual on this daily, as Pagan lounges about, and Rip's collar is unbuttoned. Only Desmond, Rip's man Friday, maintains the formal decorum. The paper measures an overall 22" x 6.75", with an image area of 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. When you're in a jam, it's great to have a pal like Alex Raymond's Rip Kirby!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4020 | Aug 14, 2004

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Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-1-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). "Crusher" Twickham and Desmond are introduced to the fashionable Miss Jenny Robbins in this daily. Will the romance hungry Crusher be able to capture the heart of this exotic beauty from a different world? The paper measures an overall 22" x 6.75", with an image area of 20" x 5.5". A piece of acetate has been attached to the front of the art, using tape along all four edges wrapping from the acetate on the front to the paper on the backside; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Alex Raymond depicts a scene from high society and Jenny is as elegant as Grace Kelly!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4025 | Aug 14, 2004

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Jim Mitchell - Smile #3 Splash Page Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1972). Jim Mitchell created "Smile," a cute and upbeat strip in the otherwise largely dark and cynical world of Underground Comix. His strips and covers appeared in The Bugle, three issues of Smile, and other Comix. Mitchell's promising comics career was cut short by a lengthy prison term in a Mexican jail. In this ink drawing, the pull of gravity is eliminated as these two whimsical goofs get high, and float through a cosmic kitchen. Must be magic-cake! The image area measures 11" x 13.5" and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of Smile #3 is included in this lot. Smile and the whole world smiles with you!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4230 | Aug 14, 2004

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Frank King - Gasoline Alley Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-18-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). A film noir style, with a hint of danger, makes this Gasoline Alley Sunday a dramatic departure from the usually whimsical and folksy nature of this feature. The panels are loaded with stark shadows and mysterious silhouettes, all designed to create a solemn and pensive mood. The gag of a seemingly misplaced fear of a lurking prowler is given an ironic twist, as there proves to be one, unnoticed, in the final panel. The Gasoline Alley strip, famous for its use of "real time," featured Skeezix Wallet, who grew from a baby found on Walt Wallet's doorstep, to a man. Skeezix eventually went off to war, got married, and raised his own family. The strip always reflected the times at hand, in this case, the baby boom era shortly after World War II. Skeezix and Nina Wallet, and Jessica and Wilmer Bobble, all appear in this Sunday. The art is in Excellent condition and the image area is 17" x 22". The Gasoline Alley strip was a reflection of pure Americana; here is a chance to acquire a splendid post-war example.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4015 | Aug 14, 2004

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Chic Young Studio - Blondie Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-22-32 (King Features Syndicate, 1932). A tremendously popular comic strip that ran for 50+ years, "Blondie" also appeared in hundreds of comic books and a popular series of motion pictures. Presented here is a beautiful example of an early Sunday strip, before Blondie married Dagwood (in fact, her travelling companion in this episode is not Dagwood, but a fellow named "Hiho".) Chic Young was working with several assistants by this time, so Young's hand in this piece is not verifiable. Comprised of two sections, each measuring 7" x 17" in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4033 | Aug 14, 2004

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Frank Frazetta - Nude and Profile Sketches Original Art (undated). Two pen and ink sketches, including a nude female and a male head study, drawn with meticulous pen strokes. Small but powerful portraits, from a master artist. The art, taken from one of Frazetta's sketchbooks, is in Excellent condition. It has been matted to an overall size of 5.25" x 9", with an image area measuring 2.25" x 6".
Auction 812 | Lot: 4114 | Aug 14, 2004

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Vaughn Bode - Alphabet Illustration Group Original Art (No Publisher, 1965). A set of five color alphabet drawings, done possibly as a college project (Vaughn would have been 23 or 24 at the time). The illustrations include the letters "F", "G", "J", "P", and "R", all done with strange little cartoons. All are signed on the front as "Von"; on the back, each is listed with the caption "Vaughn Bode, Sec. No. One, 3/65" Each drawing is done on a piece of 10.5" x 12.25" illustration board which was then attached to a mat with masking tape. On two of the drawings, the boards have come loose from the mat. All the drawings have been made in ink and watercolors; all pieces are in Excellent condition. These are rare early examples of art from one of the Underground's favorite creators, one whose time was tragically cut short.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4208 | Aug 14, 2004

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Harry S. Robins - Dr. Brainard "The Entropy Crisis" Page Original Art (1979). Dr. Brainard lectures a bar maiden on the ultimate end of the Universe with his own unique explanation of the second law of thermodynamics. Harry S. Robins is a noted member of the San Francisco comix underground. Robbins has published some of his Professor Brainard comic strips in Last Gasp's Weirdo magazine. He has collaborated with Spain Rodriguez on Salon.com's "Dark Hotel," and is a Deacon and founding member of the "Church of the SubGenius." The multi-talented Robins has been a playwright, poet, novelist, and performance artist at the Burning Man festival. For over a decade, he has been the co-host of KPFA's bizarre radio show, "Puzzling Evidence." As Dr. Howland Owll, he has served as emcee for many unique San Francisco events, including "Chicken John's You Asked For It!" game shows. This exquisitely detailed drawing has an image area of 10" x 19.5" and is in Excellent condition. Dr. Brainard gets punted out of the bar for his efforts -- for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction, but your reaction should be to bid on this wonderful piece!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4235 | Aug 14, 2004

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