You know when you want to get someone's signature but you have nothing on you to sign? Well, San Diego Comic-Con attendee Leigh had an answer to that, she brought blank lunchboxes with her, and a sharpie. And now being auctioned from Heritage Art Auction in the new Heritage Auction 2021 February 21-22 Sunday & Monday […]
Eevee has been one of the most popular Pokémon as long as Pokémon as a franchise has existed. This cute little fox is adorable in its standard Eevee form, but what makes it truly unique is its many evolutions. While most species in the Pokémon world follow a simple two- or three-stage evolutionary line, Eevee […]
Many lifelong Pokémon card collectors were first introduced to the hobby with the Pokémon TCG 2-Player Starter set, which featured a guaranteed Machamp holographic card. Machamp holds a special place in my heart because of that, which I think of every time I throw my Machamp out to bust up a Rock-type in Pokémon GO. There's […]
Buck Rogers has been one of the most enduring science fiction classics in American history since its debut in Amazing Stories volume 3 number 5 in 1928. From those pulp origins, it spread to become a popular favorite across media including comic strips, film, television, and much more. Legendary artist Frank Frazetta created eight Buck […]
Issue for issue, Fox Features Syndicate's 1947-1949 run of the title Phantom Lady is one of the most sought after titles in American vintage comics history. It's 12 issues of gorgeously delineated covers and art from Matt Baker, Jack Kamen, and others. Countless articles have been written about Baker and his talents — his sure-handed […]
The Flash #110 from DC Comics is best known for its debut of Wally West and Kid Flash. But this issue, which has an on-sale date of October 20, 1959 appears to be a stand-out example of something I love seeking out in comics of any era: it is a direct reflection of its moment […]
We've had a look at the bevvy of Gary Frank original art in the new Heritage Auction 2021 February 21-22 Sunday & Monday Comics, Animation, Video Games & Art Weekly Online Auction #122108. And there are some rather attractive deals to be done. Where else will you find a piece of Arthur Suydam original artwork for […]
Gary Frank has been a major comic book artist and occasional writer for decades. From Hulk through Justice League to Doomsday Clock, original artwork from his career is represented in the new Heritage Auction 2021 February 21-22 Sunday & Monday Comics, Animation, Video Games & Art Weekly Online Auction #122108. And there are some rather […]
Sometimes, it seems that Pokémon card collecting is all about the chase. Looking around the community, it can often feel like everyone is after a Charizard. When they're talking about vintage cards, it's Base Set Charizard this, Dark Charizard that, Blaine's Charizard over here, Shining Charizard over there. When they're talking about modern cards, it's […]
Man, there's nothing like a vintage holo when looking at Pokémon cards. The holo patterns used in these cards have gone through many eras. The originally starry pattern was used on the first sets, which was then replaced with the famous galaxy foil that Japan had already been using from the start that saw the […]
Superhero origins are not born. They evolve into what they are over years and sometimes decades. For example, Batman's Joe Chill, and Superman's coming of age with the death of Pa Kent were both added and/or elaborated upon a decade or more after the first-told origins of those characters. There are many other examples of […]
Showcase #79, the try-out debut of Dolphin cover-dated December 1968 from DC Comics has the kind of very specific, detailed set-up that often points to some real-world inspirations. A girl with gills is found in the wreckage of a sunken warship by US Navy divers on an important mission. But the Dolphin is in the […]
As the values of comic books continue to boom, there is more attention than ever being paid to original art sales, especially as more and more artwork is now being created digital-only. But, at Heritage Auctions this weekend, amongst their Online Catalog: 2021 February 14-15 Sunday & Monday Comics, Animation, Video Games & Art Weekly […]
Original artwork from comics written by Alan Moore can sell for a pretty penny. But the project in question can affect the value. So, at Heritage Auctions this weekend, amongst their Online Catalog: 2021 February 14-15 Sunday & Monday Comics, Animation, Video Games & Art Weekly Online Auction #122107 are a couple of pages from […]
Our friends at Heritage Auctions has put together a smashing selection of authenticated Banksy prints and lithographs including a Welcome mat. I remember the man now known as Banksy when he used to see self-published comic books at the old UKCAC comic conventions, and never pieced him together as the person responsible for excellent graffiti […]
One of the things I love about comics history is that no matter how much you research and read, the next surprise is waiting for you right around the corner. Talented artist Frank Thorne is best known for his formative work on Marvel's Red Sonja. His career has run the gamut from newspaper strips and […]
Mew is one of the most popular Pokémon of all time and has been a fan-favorite when featured on cards in the Pokémon TCG. Heritage Auctions is currently featuring two of the best Mew cards ever produced in a double-hitter auction. First, there is the Ancient Mew card given out as a promotion for Pokémon: The Movie […]
Secret Rare Pokémon cards have become a constant in the Pokémon TCG. What makes a Secret Rare card special is that its numbering is greater than that of the total set. For example, the most recent expansion, Sword & Shield: Vivid Voltage, "officially" had 185 cards, but collectors will be able to find cards such as the […]
We just looked at a bunch of Heritage Auctions original comic book artwork listings from comic books written by Mark Millar – but as this headline suggests, there are plenty of other M artists at play – and others too. Here, from this week's Sunday & Monday Comics, Animation, Video Games & Art Weekly Online Auction […]
This week, Heritage Auctions continues to sell huge amounts of original comic book artwork at very approachable prices. Such as a bevvy of artwork for comics written by Mark Millar, by Bryan Hitch, Olivier Coipel and Frank Quitely. for The Ultimates, The Magic Order and The Authority. Here is what is available this week from […]