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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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

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! 

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.  

An amazing piece by a master.

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!

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!

A great image of the Marvel family! 

Absolutely beautiful!

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.

Hahaha!  I agree.

What an amazing rendition of Marvel's greatest villain!

What a spectacular splash page by Beck!  Big congratulations!

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!

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

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!  

Fabuous piece! 

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!

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

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!

Thank you so much, Alex!

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!

Fabulous commission!

Thank you, Bill, for the thoughtful comment.

A great atmospheric page by a modern master.   Congratulations!

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

A beautiful example of a seminal strip.  Congratulations!

What a great commission! Welcome to CAF!

Wow!  Congratulations on this magnificent piece of art!

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

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! 

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

A lovely portrait of the Riddler. Congratulations!

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

A Don Bluth original!  Wow!  And what a great story and friend.  The Secret of NIMH is one of my favorite childhood movies.

Gerry is a great guy and I'm not surprised by his generous gesture.  These prelims by Nowlan are just beautiful!

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

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!  

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

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

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

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

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

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! 

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

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