1 - Posted on 8/19/2021

This is how it left Clowes' drawing board and he deemed it perfect at that time. 

If you were going to sell, by all means.  Even to a buyer, are they nostalgic for the Comics Journal?  Or do they love his work as an artist regardless?

1 - Posted on 8/23/2021

Whille the "nostalgia" factor re buying this issue of TCJ, important, not as important as Dan Clowes being an amazing graphic designer, and him leaving an "enpty space" in his composition for the magazine's title. Will probably "complete" the composition at some point in the future. Just got the piece framed, not ready to tinker with it quite yet. Thank you for your most thoughtfull feedback. 

Posted on 8/19/2021

Wow, wonderful inking by that wonderful artist. Congratulations. Love that cover!

Posted on 8/19/2021

I don't think it needs the trade dress unless you have a lot of nostalgia for picking up that issue of the Comics Journal. Clowes' piece definitely stands on its own. 

Posted on 8/19/2021

A wonderful self portrait from my favorite period of his work. I adore it.

There is no right or wrong answer regarding stats. Totally a personal preference, assuming you use a pro. If you PM me, I can give you three good references.

1 - Posted on 8/24/2021

It's a great piece as it is, but personally I'd complete the composition with some carefully constructed paste ups rather than leave the gaps. 

1 - Posted on 8/26/2021

You may also want to consider having a graphic designer recreate the title/caption text and getting it printed on a transparent overlay--that's how some of the  text was applied to Clowes' stories in the early issues of Blab! That way you wouldn't really be affecting the art. 
 

Congrats--cool piece! 

1 - Posted on 5/8/2022

I have to agree with Marcus. The Comics Journal logo was pretty ugly.