Another winner!  A great little composition that is anything but your typical Deadpool head sketch.  Super sweet. :)

Beautiful!  What are the sizes of these Bachalo pieces, A T?  (Are they remarques in trade paperbacks, or on prints?)  Wherever they may be, however large they are, they're sporting Chris's charm and style.  Some great grey marker added here to give some cool depth, and Chris's scratchy spider-sense is quickly becoming a personal favorite.  Sweet sketch, A T!

Absolutely love it.  It's so cool to see Chris adopt choices and define how he continues to develop.  Love his devotion to cartooning and the shorthand he develops, like Spidey's backside and legs here, and how Chris chose to draw that (along with the bend in Spidey's left knee).  Just a real sweet piece, A T!  Congrats on getting a couple very cool Bachalo Spideys!

This all works so well, thematically.  I mean, come on - what kind of pool is it when the sharks take over?  A dead pool, of course.  Chris's masterful use of the panel space he is given here really makes this page sing, as everything fits, but feels -very- clausrophobic at the same time.  Big honkin' sharks'll do that to a space, I suppose.  Lovely, lovely cartooning, just as you say.  Great pick up, Fred - congrats!

Super slick page, FM, featuring beautiful pictures by Lightle that never -once- let you forget that you're in a -very- inhospitable environment.  Great point about the snow around the boots and bodies; some splendid focus by Steve.  Those inset panels are fantastic, too, adding even more environmental texture (with the rushing wind in the top two and the rocky ground on the lower half).  Love Flash's lightning path in the lower inset, nestled in among the black background panel.  Really sweet work, FM - congrats again on scoring the full story!

An absolutely -incendiary- image of the Man of Steel by Eddy Barrows!  Eddy leans into such a classic look and feel for his Superman (from the smaller, darker background "S" shield and "no frills" costume to the crowning acievement: that INSANELY AWESOME spit curl there... :) ).  and the result is gorgeously rendered piece that showcases a timeless Man of Tomorrow.  WOW - love this!!  Congrats on the great grab, Lee!

Super piece, Ben, dripping with that charm, personality, and quirky, unmistakable style that is Chris Bachalo!  Speaking of which, I forgot to check his portfolio at Rose City because (just as you say) I was having too much fun talking to him :) ), But you scored a great one, and I appreciate seeing here what I missed at the con.  Congrats!

Had to swing past and give this one some more lovin'.  Super cool, sugar sweet Foglio / Sale Myth goodness: a complete and utter delight!  Congrats again on picking this one up!

Odin's beard!!!  WOW, Eranga - this is next level's next level!  An absolute pinnacle Coipel piece that (you nailed it) positively sings, thanks to Olivier's inking and washes.  Love the original Avengers lineup (with Wasp popping out, way in front), and I love how Olivier illustrates the different belt buckles Thor has borne over the years. :)  And as much as this is (unquestionably) a museum-Worthy piece, let's not lose sight of the fact that there's some good storytelling here, too, as that last subtle panel (hidden in some lovely shadows in that bottom right corner) portends of something rumbling in the distance (and coming closer)...  Fantastic job locking this one down, E!  This magic lightning can't possibly strike twice!

Fantastic piece, William!  (So did you specifically request a giraffe, or go for artist's choice, or...?)  Really love this one, full of character and charm.  What a tremendous commission!  Congrats!

Wicked cool post, Miki!  I loved this series - anytime you could find Phil's work in a mainstream comic was super special - and this promo is a great image from a fun project.  Wish it could have continued for another mini!  Great add to your amazing gallery, Miki - congrats!

Wow - a fantastic showcase of -so- many of the things Mike was doing so well on this series!  Some great establishing shots to set the scene (as well as some beautiful portraiture to set the reader's POV with the girl) and then the pure, almost operatic drama of a monster rising from the depths.  In a world that didn't yet know about Batman, this would be a pretty terrifying moment, and Mike illustrates it perfectly, relying on those fantastic atmospheric swirls of his (along with razor cuts and white paint) to really punch the story beat.  The folds of his cape in panel 6, the way that Batman's plea for mercy is framed in panel 7, his retreat in panel 8 (executed in wash, giving a great sense of depth and layers to the panel) are awesome moments of graphic storytelling.  Congrats on grabbing such a cool example from this beautiful series!

"Dark and stormy night" does -NOT- cover this one, brother! :) Less rainstorm and more "unholy downpour of torrential elemental fury" (or even "celestial, pus-filled boil that had been lanced, and its despair and pain washed down over the denizens of Gotham..."), however you want to phrase it (less pus, please), one thing going in our favor is that we have Mike Perkins to take us through it.  Such stunning work!  The time period this was set in was special in many ways: not only did it give us a chance to see Mike draw a pre-WWII Gotham, but it was a simple and elegant way to "de-power" Batman and raise the stakes on what would normally be a relatively "simple" task for him: facing down a baddie in a parking lot.  In this story, you really felt like two or three guys could take out our Dark Knight Detective.  Super fun!  So that, along with Mike's incredible ability to depict a storm on a page, really amps up the drama here. LOVE the razor cuts to depict the rain.  LOVE the drops of white paint in panels 7 and 8 to show the water impacting off of Batman's hands.  And those hands!  The last four panels are my favorites here, I think, with Mike's beautiful brushwork doing some seriously heavy lifting.  Mike's camera placement (and zoom!) is perfect as well, moving the action along clearly, and never letting us lose sight of the fact that this is a painful fight that isn't going well for our hero.  The lighting in panel 5 is simply -superb-.  This whole thing is beautiful chiaroscuric storytelling, and is a gorgeous testament to the next-level work Mike was doing on this series - congrats on grabbing such a sweet example of it!

Rubén!!  In "comic book terms", I don't know that I've ever seen a cooler depiction of Batman (sorry, The Bat-Man) as a thing of mist and shadow, ever elusive and invisible.  But from an artistic design and execution standpoint, this is quite possibly my very favorite page from the three-issue artistic high-water mark that was "First Knight".  Harnessing all the momentum he had built up during Swamp Thing (sorry, The Swamp Thing), he was able to channel that into a very significant level-up, treating us all to period-specific, photorealistic architecture, gorgeous (and hideous!) people, and workhorses of cars.  His incredible use of shadow and moody, noirish lighting has always been a huge part of his best work, but it feels like it was all just practice leading up to this point.  The prison stands like a fortress here, imposing and impenetrable, degassing pain, regret, and sorrow into the night sky.  And Mike has sculpted that night sky in such a way that it not only sets the emotional timbre of the upcoming scene, but you also never lose sight of The Bat-Man as he executes his infiltration.  (The sky even appears to give an exultant cheer in the last panel, to celebrate Bruce's accomplishment and cap off the hero moment.  Gorgeous work!)  Mike's ability to unerringly produce these photorealistic settings, to so consistently and accurately capture the reference he takes, is nothing short of jaw-dropping.  

And, yeah, a total nod to Mazzuchelli here, just as previous pages featured unmistakably Neal Adams moments, and unmistakably Bernie Wrightson moments, etc., etc.  Mike's enthusiasm for (and investment into) this project is beyond question!  Seeing this page in person must -truly- be a sensational experience.

This tale leaned into the time period to add a gritty, more street-level feel to the mystery, and this series was a gorgeous page-after-page reminder that Mike is at the very peak of his powers, on a very elite list of folks able to produce work of this caliber, consistency, and scale.  My -most- sincere congratulations on landing this incredible page, Rubén!  What an incredible beauty!

Absolutely fantastic, Mark.  Along with the Harren influence, that wide open third panel also reminds me of Jeff Smith's forest scenes in Bone; nothing like a good glade or clearing to set up some action in (and the beast's posture in this panel also screams Bone to me, too).  Fantastic atmosphere and storytelling here throughout.  Yup, DWJ definitely had "it" in spades, even from the start.  Sincere congrats on picking up one of these bargain-priced treasures, Mark - I really love this page.

Such a great piece, M L.  We all know that "evil samurai lord" (or something along those lines) was one of the essential design brainstorms George Lucas handed to Ralph McQuarrie when the latter was conceiving the visual look for the character, and it is -super- cool to see this perfect fit of a "throwback" take by a new (and -very- exciting) artist.  Fantastic color choices, and the Death Star hanging above Vader (as if the Dark Father himself wasn't imposing enough) is icing on the cake.  Love the waves crashing, powerless, at Vader's feet.  Even the elements themselves have no chance here.  

Just wildly energetic and explosively awesome (as is "usual" for DWJ Star Wars)!  The artist who best captures on the page the kinetic feel of the movies, right?  I mean, -THIS- is Star Wars.  Fantastic, Steve!  Mondo congratto!

Absolutely stunning execution here, M L.  A dizzying command of watercolors and washes, just a beautifully "simple", fluid portrait that revels in the organic feel given by the washes (with a lovely dash of "edge" from the ink splatter).  Wow - super impressive work.  Mega-congrats, M L!

BEAUTIFUL piece, Eric.  Wow - fantastic mood and atmosphere (I love the feeling of a foggy, slightly sleepy Gotham - a really nice change of pace!), and Selina's Hepburn-ness is captured perfectly.  Gorgeous.  The lighting of the moon on her costume is top notch, and I'm utterly captivated by her shadow on (and the textures of) the concrete ledge she's perched upon.  Super cool pick up, Eric!  Fantastic add to your gallery of Filipino artists!

Beautiful Gerhard backgrounds, but the killer for me here is the meter of the dialogue in the last panel, and how Dave deliberately arranged it to have a musical cadence that also resembled a rim shot at the end.

"Daddy, Daddy", "Grandpa, Grandpa", "My husband, my husband", "You're welcome!"

(1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3). Brilliant.

(I also love how the old man's pride and public posing start to deteriorate as Most Holy takes more and more liberties with his cane placement...  Dave was a master at choosing the -right- moment(s) to underscore some of Cerebus's "less noble" traits in the company of some of simple, good people who had the (oftentimes) misfortune of falling into his orbit... Dave's writing was so good, and wove so effortlessly into the art, lettering, and backgrounds, that the immersion into the purity of Cerebus's character (or lack thereof :) ) made for an unforgettable reading experience.  Your beautiful new spread is a testament in Most Holy's book, Rick.  Sincere congrats, pal!)

Right -ON-, Rick!  I always get -so- excited when I see a collector add a couple sequential pages to their galleries, but when a major unifying element to those consecutive pages is the -lettering- of one of the best to ever do it...?  I just lose my beans.  So, so, SO cool, sir!  And although the full (and presently incomplete) wording in question is the potentially thorny "her thing coming", at least we're safe in the knowledge that this is being posted on COMIC ART FANS, which tolerates only the most highbrow of fine art criticism and appreciation, and no one would even -consider- misconstruing that phrase in an inappropriate or naughty way.  (Shhhh!  Nobody tell John C! 😜).  An epic add to your blessed collection, Rick.  I hope you can add "Anot" to really get "her thing coming" someday.  (Oh, wait!  What have I done?!?)

Oh, my stars and garters.  Not the first of Manix's pieces in my 'Favorites' gallery (nor, I'd wager, will it be the last), but a SOOOPER special piece that should keep you warm in its loving embrace for years and years to come.  Spectacular.  BRILLIANT choice for a Manix commission, James!  Wicked cool!

WOW.  The word "special" falls short.  As does "unique" and "exciting". We probably should be looking more at something along the lines of "game-changing", "historic", and/or "legendary".  First interior work by Arthur Adams, introducing both a popular X-Man -and- X-Villain?  A lot of boxes checked here, James, any -one- of which would be dizzying, but when thrown together in a perfect storm of mutant awesomeness, result in a spectacular CAF addition.  Thank you for posting this for us all to enjoy, and CONGRATS on another epic add, James!

Never mind the "GROOAAR!", how about a "grrrrowwllll"...? :)  At this size it must be an onslaught of beautiful color work and visual textures in person.  Some top-tier work by Budd here (has he ever accomplished anything as ambitious as this piece, before or since?); jungle plants, Meriem's hair, the bricks of the altar, Kong's teeth and the light on his forearm...  Wow!  Great work all around!  Congrats, James!  

Holy moley, James!  I had no idea how you'd be able to level up your collection - with the caliber it was already at, was such a thing even possible? - but then you go and add a page like this, and everything becomes clear. :) Flippin' FABULOUS add, James!  Gorgeous action storytelling here, with each tier of the page given its own visual identity: an open, bold top tier, allowing Colossus to strut his stuff (love the white paint flames he's blocking), while the cage's bars in tier 2 provide some sweet visual texture.  My favorite, though, is how Brent moves the viewer's eye from tier 3 to 4 with the thrown machinery; you just naturally follow the arc of that puppy right down to the next level, and the impact is tangible.  (Would have loved a "THOOM!!" there instead of a "CLANG", though, as we had already gotten a "CLANG!" (with an exclamation point, even!) for the cage drop on the tier above, but I guess you can't have everything... 😜 ).  And you get a "BAMF"!!  God loved, but this PAGE kills.  Fantastic score, James!  Mega-congrats!

Superb.  Adding an Alex Ross (-any- Alex Ross!) to one's collection is a huge milestone, but when the piece is such an exact fit to the collector and collection, it is an occasion for -massive- celebration. Ross is, of course, a master of lighting, color, and composition, and he brings his A-game here.  A gorgeous backdrop of perfectly chosen color pops out the stunning assemblage; all power and regality.  The tilted camera angle allows for a really compelling POV (and for the cast to take up the most space available on the page).  The streams of yellow light across the image evokes a great "sunrise" effect, like a misty morning dawn in Wakanda, where the royal family is going to bring all their focus to bear on a problem... and you'd better not be looking for trouble. A noble and powerful depiction of our heroes, and Alex's legendary photo-realism elevates this into the heavens.  Such a powerful image!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Kahlil, on locking down this treasure.  You pulled out all the stops to make this happen, and you should bask in this indelible moment of triumph. :)  FANTASTIC piece - MEGA-congrats, K!

(And, to be clear, I madly, passionately -do- love artistic "twiddling" at times, with all my heart... but this page is a fantastic example of the grace and economy that is the hallmark of JR, Jr's style.  Everything is in service to the story, and is intended to visually convey all the info a reader would need in every image.  That intention may sometimes be at odds with creating the "prettiest picture" (and to his eternal credit, as with Kirby, he'll always err on the side of the storytelling), but not here.  Lovely, LOVELY page, Fred!

Really, really solid page, F M, that acts as an iron clad reminder of what a fabulous cartoonist JR, Jr is.  Nothing is over-rendered for over-rendering's sake; there is the perfect amount of detail to convey the story while still showcasing the art chops.  The simplicity of the expressions (both of the frightened citizens in the top panel, and Shulkie's awesome smirk to Spidey in panel 2) do a lot of the heavy lifting for the writer.  And same with those last two (superb) city shots: cluttered images because it is a mega-populated metropolis, not because of artistic "twiddling"; there's just enough detail  Great use of blacks by Janson in those last panels, too, allowing for some cool bridge cable texture and mass to the bridge, freighters, and people movers.  Just as you say - fantastic work by a top-tier art team.  Congrats, Fred!!

Yes - some beautiful storytelling here, with the black background adding a brooding sense of isolation and being lost in the abyss, while maintaining a fluidity of movement for the characters (which our eyes emulate as they move across/down the page and sink deeper, deeper, and deeper...).  I also love the "crackle" around the panel borders here (just as you mention) adding a fantastic texture to the piece - imagine the panels without it...  Having our heroes break through the bottom page border (and over the panel walls of panel 3) really makes this a very compelling image.  Sumptuous black inks!  Really pretty page, F M!  GREAT pick up!

Who's yer daddy?  Great piece, Wayne!  Love the reflections on the helmet here.  Must land a considerable wallop at 11x17!  Great pick up - congrats!

An absolute triumph of visual dynamism and design excellence: Simonson to a "T" (and an "h", "o", and "r", while we're at it...).  It has the bluster, power, and fury of the heart of the storm itself and the page itself has gotta tremble when you hold it in your hands, right? :)  Mega-congrats on this slobberknocker of a masterpiece, Wayne!  I say thee, "Yay!"

WOW - congrats, Christopher, on not only putting together a three page sequence, but a -lovely- three page sequence at that!  That's almost a given, considering you're talking about Jim Cheung, of course, but the drama (and, again, beauty) of the moment is served well by the splashy nature of the three pages.  It's tough to reassemble a bit of a book anymore, and this is a really sweet sequence to assemble, Christopher!  Just twenty more pages to go, right? ;) Congrats!

Another great set of combos, and here it is Shade and Kathy who steal the show with their sideways glances.  Adds some nice flavor and character!

Love the Storm and Kitty!  A Hembeck Mohawk Storm, too (and pink hair on Kitty)!  More Hembeck fun, Christopher, and good on you for grabbing these!

Another stellar and colorful set of excellent combo choices, Christopher!  Fred has gotta have a "master list" somewhere, right?  Is there anyone he hasn't drawn by this point?  (Neptune Perkins feels like a really deep cut, pun unintended...)

These are -awesome-, Christopher!  The Ms. Marvel / Jocasta is a fun, uncommon combo, and, yeah - Wonder Man and Beast are the OGs (often, "On, jeez..." :) ).  The only thing Fred has created more of than sketch cards at this point would have to be the smiles and affection of his fan base.  Never stop, Fred!  Great grabs, Christopher!  Congrats!

-SWEET- piece, and Thor and Balder's nonchalant air here ("Oh, it's time for another cover?  No problem - we'll flex and pose since there's no danger lurking anywhere about...") really let's us know they're in for it.  Silly boys.  Another great Coipel score, Anthony!  Congrats!

Oof!  Breathtaking piece, Anthony, with Coipel and Morales proving (once again) that they themselves are worthy of hoisting Mjolnir! :)  A fun and powerful sense of not only purpose here, but of potential: the end of the second issue, and things were only going upwards.  Love the framing of the piece, too, with Thor off-center to provide a really visually arresting and compelling composition.  Any Coipel Thor pick up is noteworthy, but you go and snag one like this?  FANTASTIC!  Congrats on a mega-score, Anthony!

An all-time classic!  Weaving grace, strength, and dexterity together like some fluid radioactive ballet (the name of my next band, I'm thinking), Mark Bagley was the perfect choice for this fantastic series, offering a fresh, new, and exciting take on Spidey to (what turned out to be) generations that followed.  Fantastic score, Anthony!  Congrats!

Holy moley, Josh - this is incredible.  I have posted before that I think Alex's -true- passion is to draw brain-meltingly beautiful landscapes or architecture... and then maybe find some way to fit a superhero in there to "pay the bills" (as it were), but the usage of the Surfer (and the history and karmic/psychic imprint the character brings) allows another natural (yet human-based) element to add to these glorious studies. It's brilliant, and all fits together seamlessly.   (I showed your piece to my wife and she says this is her new favorite. :) ).

Letting your eye slowly drift from the bottom of this piece to the top - working up from the black, lazily through the clouds, and then shifting into blue, then purple - generates a tangible emotional response in me.  Never mind "shine"; this thing -resonates-.  Sensational piece, Josh; simply superb.

BOOM!  Like the great Gentleman George Perez before him, it seems like Mr. Hitch will never shy away from any situation that allows him to beef up a character count (or sheer tonnage of rubble) on a page!  And then on top of that, he throws in -SNOW- here?  Gadzooks - this is off-the-hook crazy!  A beautfully choreographed moment that starts off quiet (too quiet!) and explodes into action starting with the three in-your-face (literally, CapBot!) middle panels and ending (three panels later) with a full-scale superhero conflagration.  This is the visual manifestation of accelleration, Chris, and it is thrilling to behold.  And on a single board, too?  Love it.  I loved this run, and love to see more pieces from it posted.  Love, love, love!!  Sincere congrats, sir!

Outstanding commission, Anthony - what a great choice!  Everything is so precise and crisp in a usual Lafuente piece, but add color and it takes the whole thing to 11!  The mutiple layers of red on Daredevil are exquisite, and the white of his laces simply explodes out of the red of his boots.  And then there's Natasha...  The folds of her clothing, the lighting on her face and hair, the muzzle flash... Holy moley.  An absolutely spectacular piece!  Congratulations, man!

Smithalicious!  Yup - this here is the OA equivalent of golden hen's teeth (which you could also imagine Grama Ben raises on her farm...).  A beautiful moment of warmth and strength, and a testament to the genuine compassion that these two all-time greats share for each other.  Plus a Jeff Smith pentimento beneath Thorn's cape?  Wicked cool, Kin - a phenomenal pick up!  Congrats on unlocking the ultimate reward tier! :)

Ooooooh, I love this one so, so much, Kin! :) Like you, I was initially underwhelmed by the amount of art on the page, but I have come here to officially repent and pay my respects: I really, really love this thing. :) There's charm, wit, sass, and personality here, and you are truly lucky to have it.  A NEXTWAVE cover!  Great pick up, Kin!  Congrats!

Yes, indeed, Mike's art on this title was a major reason this run (rightly!) endures.  You put two storytellers like Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo together and magic was made.  Quite literally in this storyline, where Doom embraces the sorcerous part of his heritage to further frustrate the FF...  A titanic pick up, Kin, from a landmark issue and launch of an unforgettable storyline.  Brilliant work!  Congrats on locking this beauty down!

KA-zounds!!  SPECTACULAR page here, Kin.  You can't ask for a bigger, better, bolder reveal of Marvel's First Family in costume than this.  What luck that there was that roll of electrician's tape floating around so that the gang could create their "4" logos... :) Fantastic Four by 3M! :)  This first Heroes Reborn launch preceded the Ultimate universe by only a couple years, but their mission and approach was the same: to revamp and recharge these outstanding properties via beautiful art and awesome storytelling to get back to the basics.  Jim Lee's FF was head and shoulders above the rest, and I still think about it (and love it) to this day.  Just all kinds of awesomeness to take in here.  Congrats on this epic pick up, Kin!

Honestly, I have absolutely -no- idea how all this time could have passed without me commenting on this.  Perhaps I love it -too- much....? lol :)  An absolute slobberknocker of a Bachalo DPS that melts one's brain while forcing one to ask oneself, "what more could you ever want from a Bachalo X-Men spread?!?"  A dizzying array of mutants (hi, Doop!) assemble to get the lowdown on Cyclops' New Mutant Revolution in a landmark 600th issue, and Chris infuses each with that Bachalo charm and personality. It is brilliant fun to sift through this piece and pick out all the different characters.  I hope you stare at this one a lot, Alex (and, hilariously, no Wolverine :) )!  Congrats on the great pick up, Alex!

"He's more machine than man; twisted and evil...". Gorgeous hatching by Matt on this one, and just like Rubén said, the textures are off the chart here.  I love the left shoulder plate and elbow joint,  and especially the left hand, with the fingers piecemealed together from five different sources (are they like the Mandarin's rings, where each one does a different thing?  One for a photon beam, one for a disintegration ray, one that's also a screwdriver, one to open letters, etc...), and the gun butt and holster throw in a whole different island of textures right in the middle of the piece.  I love the threads on the screw-in left wrist (that might not have happened if you had been a little more careful holding large marble-sized pockets of raw, unknown energy, Doc...), as well as the Latverian backgrounds (as you so aptly shouted out)!  So much to love here; an awesome take on an all-time great character in a positively thrilling style!  What a visual treat!  SUPERB pick up, K!

Sweet!  Yup, Tony never has to worry about getting his armor dirty...  Not when the washes are -this- good!  Terrific grey tones and sense of fluid motion here.  Really nice piece, and now I'd love to see what Brian would do with other armor designs! :)