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Death: The High Cost of Living Issue 1 Page 28

Location: Vertigo Art
Artists: Chris Bachalo (Penciller) , Mark Buckingham (Inker)

Location: Vertigo Art
Title: Death: The High Cost of Living Issue 1 Page 28
Artist: Chris Bachalo (Penciller) , Mark Buckingham (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5223
Likes on CAF: 7
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 1/29/2013

When I picked up this page (I believe it was the summer of 1993), I was already a die hard fan of Neil Gaiman. He regularly made his way to comic shops in the Chicagoland area and of course to Chicago Comicon where he wowed crowds at midnight readings.

Over the years, I had many things signed by Neil. He casually doodled in a few of my Sandman hardcovers. Presenting this page for him to sign was the first I'd seen him hesitate. He asked a very polite "may I" as he admired the page, obviously wanting to leave his mark. If you look closely, you'll see the ankh in panel 2 is done in silver just like his signature. That's his handiwork. What a great memory!

And what can I say about Chris Bachalo? I own enough of his art it should be obvious how much I appreciate his work. I always knew this page would be the prize, though. Death HCOL was a magical collaboration between a favorite author and artist on a limited series highlighting a cherished character.

I'm lucky to have snagged this page all those years ago.

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frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/29/2013

NICE!

A. Hybsier Member Since 2003

Posted On 1/29/2013

geez that's nice! congrats

Matt S Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/30/2013

Wow, a great page to own.

Will Tervay Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/30/2013

Now, that's not something you see every day. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Mike Rice Member Since 2003

Posted On 1/30/2013

Great page -- and signed by NG to boot. Can't beat that.

Luca Baldi Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/30/2013

This is a grail page!!!! Compliment!!!!

C . Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/30/2013

I love this issues, the best work of Bacchalo for me.

larry clay Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/30/2013

I can't say I hjave ever seen many pages from this book. Congrats!

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/30/2013

woooooooooooooooooooooooow

Lorenzo Fratini Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/31/2013

Beautiful page from one of the most meaningful works of the 90's. Congrats.

JC S Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/1/2013

If you decide to move it, please keep me in mind

G. C. Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/3/2013

Love Death from Bachalo and this page is very nice example of the quality of his work, Congrats !

Thomas V Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/7/2013

Bachalo/Buckingham were an amazing team. Mark's inks had a ton of personality over Chris work. .

Alex B Member Since 2008

Posted On 10/31/2013

Congrats for this beautiful page !

Kristof Spaey Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/19/2016

Great page and a fantastic anecdote! Thanks for sharing.

fabien b Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/12/2016

Great Page!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/12/2016

A page with a perky Death (and, bonus, Mad Hettie) by Chris Bachalo & Mark Buckingham is a great addition to any collection.

Al Gordon Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/23/2021

Nice. I have a Shade page by this awesome team.

Ron B Member Since 2024

Posted On 4/4/2025

Beautiful page Mike! Congrats on the great background story as well

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