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336 Lots of Original Artwork at Heritage Auctions

Sunday, November 7, 2021
Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons established himself in underground comics and fanzines in Britain before becoming a frequent contributor to the seminal 2000AD, illustrating Harlem Heroes, Dan Dare and co-creating Rogue Trooper. Since then, he has drawn and written for most comics publishers on both sides of the Atlantic. His work has encompassed Dr Who, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain America, Dr Strange, Hulk, Predator and Aliens. With writer Frank Miller he co-created Give Me Liberty and Martha Washington Goes To War. Watchmen, his collaboration with writer Alan Moore, is the best-selling graphic novel ever published and was adapted into a major motion picture. His autobiographical graphic novel The Originals which he wrote, drew and lettered won him an Eisner Award which he didn't have to share with anyone. His recent work has involved consultancy on motion books for the MADEFIRE app and other ground-breaking storytelling technologies.

Heritage Auctions’ Comics and Comic Art Department has sold more than $1 billion at auction since 2001, and over $200 million in 2024 alone. Among countless auction records at Heritage are the highest price ever paid for a comic book, $6 million for Action Comics #1 CGC 8.5, as well as the highest price paid for a piece of original comic art, $5.4 million for Frank Frazetta’s Egyptian Queen painting, and the record price for a comic book collection, “The Promise Collection” which totaled more than $23 million.

Heritage Auctions is the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer with annual sales exceeding $1.85 billion. Heritage’s industry-leading website, HA.com, serves approximately 2 million registered online bidder-members from all 195 countries.

Established in 1976, Heritage offers an unparalleled breadth of categories, ranging from U.S. & World Coins, Rare Currency, and various Fine & Decorative Arts to Comics & Comic Art, Sports Collectibles, Pop Culture Memorabilia, and beyond. A knowledgeable staff of 130+ category specialists—supported by more than 500 service-oriented professionals—stands ready to guide collectors of every level and interest. The Heritage team’s commitment to innovation, transparency, professionalism, honesty, and customer service helps enthusiasts worldwide intelligently build and preserve their prized collections.

Heritage is the best place to sell your Comic collectibles.