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Trimpe--Incredible Hulk #154 Cover (1972), Comic Art
Trimpe--Incredible Hulk #154 Cover (1972)
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commented posted on 4/20/2026

What a great cover! A combination of two titanic talents! Herb Trimpe is the definitive Hulk artist of the 1970s.  Combine him with the great John Severin on inks and you get this masterpiece!  Congratulations!

Jim Cheung--Astonishing X-Men #1 Cover (Marvel 2017), Comic Art
Jim Cheung--Astonishing X-Men #1 Cover (Marvel 2017)
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commented posted on 3/3/2026

What a dynamic layout by a modern master! Jim Cheung is absolutely great and this cover shows why that is.  Strong compositions mixed with beautiful figure work make this a wonderful cover. Congratulations!

Jack Kirby--Silver Surfer Graphic Novel #1 Cover (Marvel 1978), Comic Art
Jack Kirby--Silver Surfer Graphic Novel #1 Cover (Marvel 1978)
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commented posted on 1/20/2026

Talk about a grail piece!  Stan definitely made a big mistake in not choosing to use this gorgeous cover by the King.  The Galactus, in particular, is magnificent.  Congratulations on this great addition to your impressive collection!

Sienkiewicz--The Iron Manual #1 Cover (Marvel 1993), Comic Art
Sienkiewicz--The Iron Manual #1 Cover (Marvel 1993)
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commented posted on 10/31/2025

After seeing this remarkable cover, I wish we had gotten more work by Bill Sienkiewicz on Iron Man.  The callback to Leonardo da Vinci is just brilliant.  Bill was in peak form at this time and you have a great piece.  Congratulations!

Dale Keown--Hulk #9 (Hulk vs Predator) Variant Cover (2022), Comic Art
Dale Keown--Hulk #9 (Hulk vs Predator) Variant Cover (2022)
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commented posted on 10/3/2025

A stunning rendition of both the Hulk and the Predator.   Dale Keown is a master of this art form and this cover shows why that is.   Congratulations!

Sal Buscema--The Defenders #2 Cover  (1972), Comic Art
Sal Buscema--The Defenders #2 Cover (1972)
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commented posted on 9/3/2025

Sal Buscema was one of the mainstays of the House of Ideas for decades and this amazing Defenders cover shows why that was.  The excitement of the cover makes me miss the days when comics covers depicted what was going on inside the book.  Congratulations on a great pick-up!

John Byrne--Uncanny X-Men #137 Cover Recreation (2007), Comic Art
John Byrne--Uncanny X-Men #137 Cover Recreation (2007)
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commented posted on 8/6/2025

It may be a recreation, but it captures all of the dynamism and excitement of the original cover.  Byrne's skills  were not diminished by the decades.  Congratulations on this beautiful piece!

X-Men Alpha Flight #2 page 47, Comic Art
X-Men Alpha Flight #2 page 47
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commented posted on 7/23/2025

An amazing page to own!  Paul Smith makes even the quiet moments shine with his amazing storytelling.  Congratulations!

Captain America issue 699 pages 12 and 13 by Chris Samnee , Comic Art
Captain America issue 699 pages 12 and 13 by Chris Samnee
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commented posted on 7/4/2025

This double page spread shows Samnee at his considerable best.  Fast-moving action and a great sense of place.  Chris is a modern master.  Congratulations on this amazing page! 

Cheddar and Clementine by James Hance, Comic Art
Cheddar and Clementine by James Hance
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commented posted on 6/16/2025

James Hance is an extraordinary artist and this charcoal and acrylic portrait shows why. The lighting in the piece is just superb, as is the feeling of motion conveyed by the art.  

Rocky Painting by Brian Stelfreeze!, Comic Art
Rocky Painting by Brian Stelfreeze!
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commented posted on 6/4/2025

An amazing piece by a master.

Colan/Palmer--Tomb of Dracula #54 Cover (1977), Comic Art
Colan/Palmer--Tomb of Dracula #54 Cover (1977)
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commented posted on 5/22/2025

This is Gene Colan at his absolute peak.  What a beautifully atmospheric cover. And just look at those luscious inks by Tom Palmer!  This was the peak of Marvel's Dracula and this cover is a sterling example of why that was. Congratulations!

A Queer Legacy (1906) chapter illustration by Modest Stein, Comic Art
A Queer Legacy (1906) chapter illustration by Modest Stein
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commented posted on 5/15/2025

In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt was president. There was no federal reserve system. The two world wars had not occurred yet.  The Fort Model T had not been produced yet.  America was a very different place. I too have never heard of this artist, but he represents what is great about America - someone who came from another country to realize his dreams in the United States. And what a piece of art this is! The line work is beautifully detailed and the expressions on the faces are just beautiful. I am very happy to see this piece in your collection and I hope I will see it in person someday. Congratulations, my friend!

Shazam 21 final page Hoppy Shazam Family, Comic Art
Shazam 21 final page Hoppy Shazam Family
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commented posted on 5/4/2025

A great image of the Marvel family! 

	Two Of Us Riding Nowhere (The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda), Comic Art
Two Of Us Riding Nowhere (The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda)
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commented posted on 5/4/2025

Absolutely beautiful!

Storm by Tony DeZuniga (thanks CAF for 20 fun years), Comic Art
Storm by Tony DeZuniga (thanks CAF for 20 fun years)
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commented posted on 3/26/2025

Tony DeZuniga is a master and thanks to collectors like you, we know more about this remarkable talent.  Your post was so heartfelt.  Thanks for sharing, my friend.

All-New X-Men #29 Cover by Stuart Immonen & Wade Von Grawbadger, Comic Art
All-New X-Men #29 Cover by Stuart Immonen & Wade Von Grawbadger
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commented posted on 3/26/2025
Duke Fleed said:

It doesn't make sense - but it sure looks cool! Love it!!

Hahaha!  I agree.

Doctor Doom by Travis Charest, Comic Art
Doctor Doom by Travis Charest
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commented posted on 3/26/2025

What an amazing rendition of Marvel's greatest villain!

Jonah Hex 11 page 13, Comic Art
Jonah Hex 11 page 13
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commented posted on 3/23/2025

What a spectacular splash page by Beck!  Big congratulations!

John Romita Sr.--Amazing Spider-Man #141 Cover (Marvel 1974), Comic Art
John Romita Sr.--Amazing Spider-Man #141 Cover (Marvel 1974)
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commented posted on 3/13/2025

What a spectacular cover by Romita Senior! Steve Ditko might be the father of Spider-Man, but John Romita made him into the international icon that he is to this day.  The layout of this cover is just spectacular and it looks like Spidey is outmatched. Congratulations on this fine addition to your already legendary Spider-Man collection!

Senator Mon Mothma from “Star Wars : Andor” by Josh Hood, Comic Art
Senator Mon Mothma from “Star Wars : Andor” by Josh Hood
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commented posted on 2/23/2025

What an outstanding commission! The sense of drama in this piece is palpable. Congratulations!

Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan, Comic Art
Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan
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commented posted on 2/2/2025

It was so great to see Elmer in person!  I love seeing artist's passion projects and what makes them tick.  Alanguilan's lines are carefully considered and brilliantly deployed.  Thank you for sharing this!  

Ultramice by Gene Ha (Top 10), Comic Art
Ultramice by Gene Ha (Top 10)
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commented posted on 1/25/2025

Fabuous piece! 

Web of Spider-Man Annual #2 pg 7 by Arthur Adams (ft Black Costume), Comic Art
Web of Spider-Man Annual #2 pg 7 by Arthur Adams (ft Black Costume)
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commented posted on 1/22/2025

What a great example of Art Adams in his prime!  Elegant figure work, clear, storytelling, and a sense of design that is second to none. Congratulations on this amazing piece!

Eowyn and the Witch-king of Angmar by David Wenzel, Comic Art
Eowyn and the Witch-king of Angmar by David Wenzel
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commented posted on 1/10/2025
Bill J said:

Wow! I am blown away by your collection of paintings from Lord of the Rings by David Wenzel! What a wonderful treasure trove of paintings of classic scenes from my favorite fantasy series!  This painting of Eowyn facing the Witch-King of Angmar is one of my favorite scenes from the whole series. I was always thrilled by Eowyn's revealing herself before she slays the Lord of the Nazgûl, Wenzel does a remarkable job here of portraying the scene. I love the look of the Nazgul, rearing up as Eowyn charges forward. I love Wenzel's restrained color palette that creates an almost mystical look to the paintings. Fantastic commission, congrats!

Thank you for the kind comment, Bill!  David is really a watercolor wizard. 

John Buscema--Thor #182 Cover (1970), Comic Art
John Buscema--Thor #182 Cover (1970)
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commented posted on 1/10/2025

This has always been one of my favorite Thor covers by Big John.   Was Doom's face that scarred that Blake had to transform into the thunder gos just to escape.   What a striking image!  Congratulations!

The Batman's Grave #01 Double Page Spread by Bryan Hitch & Kevin Nowlan, Comic Art
The Batman's Grave #01 Double Page Spread by Bryan Hitch & Kevin Nowlan
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commented posted on 1/9/2025
Alex B said:

Jawdropping Art. Congrats for this phenomenal splash. Absolutely stunning.

Thank you so much, Alex!

Chris Stevens--Spider-Man/Hulk Commission (2024), Comic Art
Chris Stevens--Spider-Man/Hulk Commission (2024)
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commented posted on 12/11/2024

What a unique take on Spider-Man and the Hulk!  The composition is extraordinarily dynamic and the colors are spectacular. It sounds like you had a great commission experience. Hearty congratulations on this acquisition!

By the Light of the Red Moon (Nocturna and Night-Slayer), Comic Art
By the Light of the Red Moon (Nocturna and Night-Slayer)
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commented posted on 12/6/2024

Fabulous commission!

John Constantine the Hellblazer by Mike McKone, Comic Art
John Constantine the Hellblazer by Mike McKone
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commented posted on 11/20/2024
Bill J said:

Fantastic watercolor painting of John Constantine by Mike McKone. Mike did a really nice jojb on this. He captured the arrogant, pissed-off attitude that Constantine always has. Love the white shirt and skinny tie but it's the trench coat that really makes the character. Love the London fog background. Fantastic pick-up, congrats!

Thank you, Bill, for the thoughtful comment.

Conan the Barbarian (2019) #8 pg. 1, Comic Art
Conan the Barbarian (2019) #8 pg. 1
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commented posted on 11/12/2024

A great atmospheric page by a modern master.   Congratulations!

Philip Tan--X-Men Inferno Poster Illustration (Marvel 2021), Comic Art
Philip Tan--X-Men Inferno Poster Illustration (Marvel 2021)
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commented posted on 11/7/2024

Tan really outdid himself here.  What a feast for the eyes!  Congratulations! 

Dondi by Irwin Hasen 11/1/60, Comic Art
Dondi by Irwin Hasen 11/1/60
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commented posted on 10/12/2024

A beautiful example of a seminal strip.  Congratulations!

Superman and Lois Lane commission by Chris Samnee, Comic Art
Superman and Lois Lane commission by Chris Samnee
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commented posted on 10/4/2024

What a great commission! Welcome to CAF!

Dr. Stange vs. Dracula by Paul Smith, Comic Art
Dr. Stange vs. Dracula by Paul Smith
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commented posted on 9/30/2024

Wow!  Congratulations on this magnificent piece of art!

Black Panther #7 COVER by Alex Ross (ft Storm, Shuri), Comic Art
Black Panther #7 COVER by Alex Ross (ft Storm, Shuri)
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commented posted on 9/26/2024

Wow!  Wow!  Wow!  Regal.  Powerful.  Striking.  I'm out of adjectives!  This is very beautiful.  Congratulations! 

Stegman--Amazing Spider-Man #39 Wraparound Cover (Marvel 2024), Comic Art
Stegman--Amazing Spider-Man #39 Wraparound Cover (Marvel 2024)
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commented posted on 9/5/2024

Stegman is a majir talent and this recalls the classic Spidey covers of yore when someone like John Romita Sr. or Ross Andru would draw Spider-Man surrounded by his rogues.  What an amazing piece to get!  Congratulations! 

Black Panther #9 pg 19 by Chris Allen, Comic Art
Black Panther #9 pg 19 by Chris Allen
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commented posted on 9/5/2024

What an amazing page! Chris Allen is a great talent as is my friend, Craig Yeung.  Congratulations!

Edward Nigma, The Riddler, Comic Art
Edward Nigma, The Riddler
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commented posted on 8/28/2024

A lovely portrait of the Riddler. Congratulations!

Deadpool #18 cover (1998) - Deadpool, Ajax, Comic Art
Deadpool #18 cover (1998) - Deadpool, Ajax
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commented posted on 8/14/2024

What a great, action-packed cover!  I know a friend of ours who will be jealous....;)

Satellite Sam by Howard Chaykin, Comic Art
Satellite Sam by Howard Chaykin
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commented posted on 8/12/2024
E DLS said:

Wonderful example.  I love how, at first glance, it looks so clean.  But then upon further study, you notice all that scratching and shading that gives the image its texture.

Thank you, Eric!  The "scratching and shading" is what makes Chaykin Chaykin.

Wrightson--Chamber of Darkness #7 Cover (1970) Wrightson's first Marvel cover, Comic Art
Wrightson--Chamber of Darkness #7 Cover (1970) Wrightson's first Marvel cover
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commented posted on 8/7/2024

Wow!  The first Wrightson Marvel cover!  What a great piece to own!  Its historical value is great, of course.  But even if it wasn't Bernie's first Marvel cover, it would still be worth owning for the beauty of the art.  What a great piece to own.  Congratulations, my friend!  

Thor #418 Page 19 by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott , Comic Art
Thor #418 Page 19 by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott
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commented posted on 8/7/2024
Bill J said:

Wow! Killer Thor page by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott! What a fantastic action page with Hercules taking out the Wrecking Crew with less effort than taking out the garbage. Love that first panel with Herc slamming two villains' heads together! Then, when the Absorbing Man throws his Ball and Chain at Herc, the Demigod simply catches it and crushes it between his hands! Finally he takes out the Wrecker himself with a blow that would kill anyone else. Stunning action scenes by Frenz are given the Joe SInnott treatment, making them look like classic scenes from the original Thor comic! Marvelous pick-up, ccngrats!

Thank you, Bill!  Frenz  and Sinnott are a great combination.  Thank you for the detailed write-up!

Freedom Fighters 4 p. 1 by Eddy Barrows, Comic Art
Freedom Fighters 4 p. 1 by Eddy Barrows
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commented posted on 8/1/2024

Eddy's inks are so lush.  The page is quite moving.

Ace the Bat Hound by Khoi Pham, Comic Art
Ace the Bat Hound by Khoi Pham
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commented posted on 7/18/2024

Absolutely stunning!  Khoi has become a master of pencil tones.  

Dondi by Irwin Hasen 62858, Comic Art
Dondi by Irwin Hasen 62858
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commented posted on 7/18/2024

I love the sense of motion and the beautiful inking in this particular strip. Congratulations!

Dondi comic strip by Irwin Hasen, Comic Art
Dondi comic strip by Irwin Hasen
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commented posted on 7/18/2024

What a beautiful strip! That's great that you got it directly from the artist.

Tradd Moore--Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 Title Splash (2023), Comic Art
Tradd Moore--Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 Title Splash (2023)
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commented posted on 7/11/2024

Tradd Moore is one of those artists who turns the medium on its head.  What an amazing piece of art -- psychedelic but still very sharp.  What a great piece! 

G.I. Joe's Spirit Iron-Knife by Ryan Kelly, Comic Art
G.I. Joe's Spirit Iron-Knife by Ryan Kelly
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commented posted on 7/1/2024

Ryan Kelly is such a great artist.  I really love this piece and your choice of character.

West Coast Avengers #10 pg 30 by Al Milgrom (ft Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Tigra, the Thing), Comic Art
West Coast Avengers #10 pg 30 by Al Milgrom (ft Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Tigra, the Thing)
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commented posted on 7/1/2024

What a great short of the West Coast Avengers.  Milgrom was and is an underrated talent.  What a great page to own!  Congratulations!