Q&A with Heidjer Staecker

Which piece in your gallery is your favorite and why?

Sandman "A Game of You" was the story arc that got me back into comics. I did not know that comics had changed so much since I was a kid and the writing blew me away. My grail piece is from the penultimate part of the story.

Please tell us a little about yourself.

Been collecting for a long time, but took a hiatus due to starting a business and family. A bit of an esoteric collector in that I love non-superhero stuff ... mainly horror, fantasy and sci-fi. Although, technically, all superhero stuff is sci-fi. Love the medium and sequential nature.

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

Started collecting back in 1992. The comic store where I went always had a good line up of artists coming through. I took the plunge by buying two pieces from an ad in CBG and was hooked.

How do you display/store your collection at home?

Have about 30 pieces framed at home. The rest is in portfolios.

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

I am actually really happy with my collection as it stands right now. There are always things that are interesting, but I can't complain. I would like a nice Gene Day page, a good EC horror example, and am always open to covers from the 3rd Spectre series.