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Joe Kubert and I @ Comicpalooza - 2012-05-27
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DescriptionMy regard for Joe Kubert's work is very, very high. Along with my comic jones, I've started collecting comic art and a piece by Joe Kubert was high on the list, but doing commissions isn't high on his - a dilemma.One day I was cruising eBay and discovered a charity auction sponsored by Metropolis Collectables raising funds for Modest Needs. The winner of the auction would get to select a character and Joe would draw it. Given that it was for charity, my wife and I decided we could bid more than we would normally spend. So, the day that the auction was to close, I bid and re-bid and re-bid and, ultimately, lost. I was really bummed. It was nice to know that I helped raise money for a worthwhile group, but what a drag. I had my chance to get a drawing by Joe and lost it. A couple of days later, I got a note from the folks running the auction. Joe had agreed to do a drawing for me if I'd pay what the winner paid. It took about 10 seconds to make that decision and most of the time was reading the note. Of course, that led to yet more stress. I had to pick a character! Hawkman? Sgt. Rock? Enemy Ace? Viking Prince? Tarzan? The list seemed endless and I had only one chance. I picked Sgt. Rock and it is wonderful as you can see here. The real winner went for Hawkman and it is glorious, but I'm sure that Rock could take him. If you would like to read the Press Release and see the other artwork, click here (or here). There are also two pieces by John Romita that were offered in separate auctions. Thanks for taking a look. Leave a comment and tell me what you think. P.S., If you are looking for more Kubert goodness, I have a Hawkman by him as well. P.P.S. I've always thought Joe looks lonely on that 11x17 sheet of paper so I had Matt Clark take a scan of the image and use it as the basis of a jam. Check it out (click to embiggen)  . I think it's pretty cool. Social/Sharing |
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Mike W
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/14/2007
Joe Kubert was born to draw Sgt. Rock!!! Excellent drawing, and a wonderful story of how you acquired it.
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/14/2007
That was a wonderful story, with a happy outcome. Joe Kubert is a legend, and he drew a kick-ass SGT. ROCK !!!! Congratulations on a great purchase Alex.
Felix Lu 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/14/2007
Loved Kubert's comics from the 70's including Tarzan and...Sgt. Rock! Great story and great piece.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/17/2008
Gorgeous piece. One of those perfectly synergistic artist/character pieces. A real gem.
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/5/2008
Great story and superb piece. Stellar.
Ken Z
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/22/2008
I still have yet to get a Sgt Rock piece by Joe and I can't even Imagine how many hours I spent gazing at his art! For lack of a better word, This piece ROCKS but the story brings the art to a whole new level! Congrats on getting this piece!
Royd Burgoyne
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/14/2011
Truly fabulous piece by Joe and a wonderful story to go with it!
Jim Warden
Member Since 2003
Posted on 4/8/2011
Thank you for sharing the terrific story that accompanies this stunning piece! I think this is my favorite Kubert commission on CAF!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/24/2011
Great art and a better story - this is what collecting is all about. Congrats on an amazing piece - a true cornerstone in your collection.
Mike Pascale
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/14/2012
Brilliant, Alex! I'm thrilled to see that Joe obviously took his time on this one and gave you a top-notch pinup that would look perfect in any DC war book--inside or as a cover!
David K
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/27/2014
Alex, very nice piece and I enjoyed the story behind it. Kubert is one of my favorites and I'm yet to score a Rock piece... some day though.
Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/28/2024
What a great Sgt Rock by Kubert!
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