Q&A with Doug L.

Which piece in your gallery is your favorite and why?

I am a big fan of Nexus, by Mike Baron and Steve Rude. I began reading it since First issues 6-8, the first bowl-shaped world series. I always look for pages from these issues, and from later bowl-shaped world trips. I missed the cover to Nexus #45 the first time it was auctioned and regretted it - the next time I saw it I pounced! I love how Rude draws the Badger.

Please tell us a little about yourself.

I am a lawyer at a big firm in New York. I was born and bred here, and now have two teen daughters. I have always been interested in art - of all kinds - and I also have a large contemporary art collection. I also have a targeted collection of first editions by favorite 20th Century authors. I guess I am just a collector at heart!

How long have you been collecting comic art and what prompted you to start?

I have been collecting comic art for about 15 years, but more seriously in the last 8-9 years. I was an early reader of comics and continue to read favorite series. I have never been into collecting comics, which was fortunate as my comics were stored at my parents' house which burned down in 2012. For some reason, even though I am a long-time art collector, it never occurred to me that I could buy original comic art. I stumbled into the hobby and now love it.

How do you display/store your collection at home?

I store most of my collection in portfolios, which I use to enjoy easy access to my pieces. I have about 12 pieces framed, which I store in various places, including two pieces in my office (American Flagg! and Nexus).

What are your top five most wanted original pages or commissions?

Early Nexus pages American Flagg! pages by Chaykin Early The Badger pages New Mutants pages by Sienkiewicz (especially issues 18-20) Love & Rockets pages, Death of Speedy by Jaime and Human Diastrophism by Beto