Simon Garth
Member Since November 2023
240 Artworks | Watched by 20

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Marvel Zombies 2 #2, page 3 (2008), Comic Art
Marvel Zombies 2 #2, page 3 (2008)
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commented posted on 11/3/2025

Aren't we all?

Marvel Fanfare #21 pg24, Comic Art
Marvel Fanfare #21 pg24
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commented posted on 10/5/2025

Romain,

I feel ya, brother. Not certain how long you have been collecting...but I have been since the early 90's. Since then, this "hobby" has gotten waaaaaaay out of control. The up side - Purchases I made are worth a lot more $$$. The down side - Getting harder and harder to continue.

BTW - I love Starlin's work. I don't know what you paid for It (not sure I want to)...but it's a great piece.

Defenders #3, p. 12 (Umar and the Hulk), Comic Art
Defenders #3, p. 12 (Umar and the Hulk)
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commented posted on 1/2/2025

My amazement...that the Hulk actually lasted for 6 minutes. I'm betting my ex-wife could have accomplished that task in just 3 minutes.

Ending up with Hulk needing to seek out Dr. Strange for a shot of penicillin.

Grifter: One Shot by Dan Norton & Edwin Rosell, Comic Art
Grifter: One Shot by Dan Norton & Edwin Rosell
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commented posted on 12/14/2024

AW,

Glad to have "hooked you up", brother. And don't worry about that mortgage. Thousands of people own a home. You are the sole owner of this piece. Enjoy!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Motor City Comic Con, Comic Art
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Motor City Comic Con
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commented posted on 11/14/2024

Mike -

Thank you. Normally, I have to pay $40 - $60 just to be surrounded by these freeks. 

I appreciate you saving me the $$$

Stormwalker #1 Cover, Comic Art
Stormwalker #1 Cover
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commented posted on 8/31/2024

Nice last second bid. You beat me out by $5.

Rackin' Frackin' Varmeit!!!

Doom 2099 6.2-3, Comic Art
Doom 2099 6.2-3
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commented posted on 8/9/2024

Yo SM,

Beautiful piece of original art. Man, I sure wish I could have owned such a page.   :)

No one is gonna appreciate that humor, but you.

Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet 3, Comic Art
Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet 3
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commented posted on 7/23/2024
Ruben DaCollector said:

Whaaaaaat? What happened to "I'm looking to sell off the collection"? Adding to it is not selling it off. But no, you assume incorrectly. I don't understand why some people are suddenly bidding up the Superboy pages, but I'm not getting caught up in that nonsense. Think about it this way. Marvel is valued substantially more than DC. This cover features 3 of the most popular heroes in the Marvel universe while, my personal interest aside, Superboy is either a 2nd or 3rd tier DC hero and Batman guest appearances can be found on thousands of pages and don't get bid up like crazy. This is a cover, the Superboy piece is an interior page. This cost barely over $1,500 while the Superboy page cost $1,600. Which of the two do you think provides great value for your dollar? Hint: It ain't the Superboy page!

Ruben,

Good to hear from you. Yes, I have been selling off some of my pages. In the past 6 months, I have sold 10 pages to CAF memebers and came dangerously close to selling my Art Adams FF page just this week. Also, I have sold some pages on Comic Link...and have another shipment ready to go. But I guess I was having "issues" going cold turkey. So, every once in a while...I gotta get my "fix".

I understand your take on the price and types of art. For faaaar tooo long I have sat back and watched what was once a fun hobby, turn into someone's business or industry. Where is the fun in that?

Anyway, hope you are doing well. Let me know if you have any interest in this cover...and I will send you a message when I am ready to part with it. 

Namor the Sub Mariner Annual 4 1994 Pin up featuring Deep 6 ( Stingray, Tamara Rahn, Triton, Andromeda, and Tiger Shark), Comic Art
Namor the Sub Mariner Annual 4 1994 Pin up featuring Deep 6 ( Stingray, Tamara Rahn, Triton, Andromeda, and Tiger Shark)
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commented posted on 6/25/2024

Steve,

WOW! I never got this reaction when I owned this page.

Glad I could hook you up.. 

Batman issue 688 pg 1, Comic Art
Batman issue 688 pg 1
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commented posted on 5/10/2024

Sweeeeet Page!

Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee, Comic Art
Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee
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commented posted on 4/10/2024
Peter Sullivan said:

I will write Jim Lee on the art for 6 dollars. His signature is not attractive anyway. Mine is nicer. Lol. The greed...the greed. What a joke. I would want a sketch for that. The art does not need a signature anyway. I know what it is. You know what it is. Loads of people know. No signature required.

Peter,

For $6...you've got a deal.

When I schedule that trip to Ireland, I will be certain to pack this.

Marvel Zombies V-3 #4 p22, Comic Art
Marvel Zombies V-3 #4 p22
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commented posted on 3/18/2024
Duke Fleed said:

Will you accept 2 werewolves and a mummy? Very nice pick up, btw!

Duke,

I'd hav you throw in the Wicked Witch...but I am fairy certain I was married to her in the 80's.

JSA Blackest Night #2 p , Comic Art
JSA Blackest Night #2 p
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commented posted on 3/11/2024
Eric B said:

Black Lanterns rock so hard. And the reanimated Superman is a particularly good visual. My dead check is on the way!

Eric,

Thanks for the comments. Gonna have to check with the bank on that check.

Amazing Heroes #76 Cover by Mike Mignola and John Byrne Original Art!, Comic Art
Amazing Heroes #76 Cover by Mike Mignola and John Byrne Original Art!
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commented posted on 3/10/2024

Truly stunning melding of two giants of the industry.

Your patience paid off.

Ultimate X Men/Fantastic Four Ann #1 p32, Comic Art
Ultimate X Men/Fantastic Four Ann #1 p32
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commented posted on 3/1/2024
John C said:

You got the future fantastic four on this page.

Firestar, Invisible Woman, Namor and Ben Grimm. All first appearances if you like that kind of thing. 

JC -

Thanks for the asist.

Do I need to give you the rest of the day off, again?

JLA Secret Files #3 p1&2, Comic Art
JLA Secret Files #3 p1&2
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commented posted on 2/19/2024
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor said:

Beautiful Simon!  Very happy for you!

N/B/M/H/N,

Thanks for the respect. You folks have a great number of pages on your site, as well.

Cobalt Blue #1, Comic Art
Cobalt Blue #1
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commented posted on 2/15/2024
John C said:

Thanks boss. Can I come in 5 minutes late tomorrow?

My brother,

You do you.

Cobalt Blue #1, Comic Art
Cobalt Blue #1
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commented posted on 2/15/2024
John C said:

Thanks boss. Can I come in 5 minutes late tomorrow?

My brother, you do you.

Cobalt Blue #4, Comic Art
Cobalt Blue #4
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commented posted on 2/15/2024
John C said:

Also cover to Cobalt Blue issue 1 by Innovation in 1989.

John,

I was unaware of that. Than

ks for the "heads up". I think I will relist this art as #1...as opposed to #4.

Batman #689 p4, Comic Art
Batman #689 p4
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commented posted on 2/11/2024
John C said:

In the old man's Ford?

Hey...I resemble that remark.

Batman.Superman #6, Comic Art
Batman.Superman #6
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commented posted on 2/3/2024
Michael Weigant said:

Nice DPS ? Is that on one page?

Michael,

Yes. It has the appearance of a 2-page spread...but actually all on one page.

Ant #2, Comic Art
Ant #2
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commented posted on 2/2/2024
Nash of the Titans said:

Such an awesome cover from a pivotal book during my highschool years. Great for sale status too!!! Don't tempt me. Lol

Nash,

Don't know if you were serious or not...but for $1,000...she's yours.

Fantastic Four #6 p20, Comic Art
Fantastic Four #6 p20
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commented posted on 1/27/2024
John C said:

Think this was the issue where Johnny didn't backup the backup.

Sorta reminds me of a boss I used to have.

Heroes Return - The Return #4 p24a, Comic Art
Heroes Return - The Return #4 p24a
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commented posted on 1/24/2024
John C said:

He would not be so angry if there were a couple of monkeys on here.

John,

Not so sure. My ex-wife was surronded by flying monkeys...and it did her no good.

X-Men 114 Page 31, Comic Art
X-Men 114 Page 31
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commented posted on 1/15/2024

MP - While there are not many pages on your site...but what is there is clearly Top Notch. Bueno!

Spectre #1, Comic Art
Spectre #1
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commented posted on 1/9/2024
Jason Hussa said:

Huh. Well, your friend sounds like a really cool dude. :) And I think he was exactly right - those spirits curling around the right side of that page are what this thing is all about (and obviously what Gene was -really- wanting to draw and sink his time into on this one).  Gorgeous sprit howlers (which is going to be the name of my next band, I just decided) are something you'd really need to have at least one example of in any well-rounded Colan collection, and you absolutely check that box with this one, Simon.  Really super piece, man - congrats!

Jason, Thanks for the congrates. I guess sometimes it takes another "eye" in order to appreciate what you have (please take a look at my children),

Marvel Apes: Grunt Line Special #1 (2009) story page 1: FF vs Loki and Enchantress, Comic Art
Marvel Apes: Grunt Line Special #1 (2009) story page 1: FF vs Loki and Enchantress
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commented posted on 1/8/2024

RB - I owned this page for several years...but realized it was time for this beautiful splash to find a new home. Enjoy. 

Ant #1 - 1st Appearance, Comic Art
Ant #1 - 1st Appearance
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commented posted on 1/8/2024
John C said:

The art is great but man those slippers look so comfy.

Hey,

Just be thankful I put a shirt on. 

Onslaught Reborn #5 Cover, Comic Art
Onslaught Reborn #5 Cover
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commented posted on 12/30/2023
Ruben DaCollector said:

Well, to be clear, I wasn't looking for you to reveal prices. I understand hobby ettiquette very well and don't ever ask people that question. However, I think I may have erred. I saw the title of the comic and the individual words "Onslaught" and "Reborn" immediately made me think this and the other uninked Liefeld piece were from the 90's. Hence why I keep saying how shocked I am that some of this work is uninked. I thought this stuff was from around 1996. But if I'm finally understanding it all, the two pieces are actually from comics published in the 2000's, right?

Ruben,

Don't seat it. If I didn't mind revealing the price...I could have easily sent that information to your email.

As for the comic - Onslaught Reborn was published in February of 2008.

Onslaught Reborn #5 Cover, Comic Art
Onslaught Reborn #5 Cover
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commented posted on 12/30/2023
Ruben DaCollector said:

Wow, I still can't get over how early on Liefeld was already having his pencils left uninked on the same board! By the way, Simon, you once said you were collecting art during the 90's because it was affordable, which is true (relatively speaking), but Liefeld art was considered VERY expensive back then, so you clearly were buying some highwer end pieces as well!

Ruben,

I don't typically reveal what I paid for my pages. Initially, because it could inhibit future sales. But also, it might drive some collectors cra-cra, to disover just how insane today's pricing is. However, for you brother...I will make an exception. I picked up this cover in October of 2008...for just $600. Then, I took it to a local Con (probably Portland), where Rob signed it...for FREE! That was before artists and collectors outpriced this industry/hobby.

Secret Avengers #2, Comic Art
Secret Avengers #2
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commented posted on 12/28/2023
Ruben DaCollector said:

Fantastic shadow work! Is this by Deodato?

Ruben,

Yes it is. Perhaps I will go back to listing the artists. I really should not allow one zealot to alter my postings.

Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee, Comic Art
Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee
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commented posted on 12/20/2023
Timothy Guerrero said:

$56? I was charged $60 in Baltimore 2022 to get him to sign an unpublished cover of his I got from Albert but I couldn't not get it signed.

Timothy,

Sorry to hear that. Ya know, I'm not against a guy making a few dollars. Especially when they have to sit there and listen to people bend their ear all day about comic stuff. About the last thing I want to do, is talk about work...on my day off. But if they are going to put themselves out there, they ought t at least make it affordable for the fans. At 65, I can afford it...I just won't, But how about the kids??? As a funder of Image comics...perhaps he sh9uld be worried about his.

Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee, Comic Art
Fantastic Four # 2 page 23 - Jim Lee
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commented posted on 12/19/2023
Ruben DaCollector said:

Jim Lee charges $56 for an autograph?

I was in line to obtain the signature (the reason I took my art to the Portland - Rose City Con). A guy who was in the "Lee" party informed me of the fee. So, I got out of line

Irony of the times - I first met Jim Lee in San Diego on 1/19/92 (certain of the date...since it was my sons first bithday). He has sitting next to Jim Valentino...and was providing signatures and rough drawings (on comic backboards)...for NOTHING.

Fame and greed have ruined this hobby/industry.

Heroes Reborn 1/2 pages 2 & 3 - 1st appearance of BUCKY - Liefeld, Comic Art
Heroes Reborn 1/2 pages 2 & 3 - 1st appearance of BUCKY - Liefeld
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commented posted on 12/15/2023
jeremy brown said:

There is no perhaps about it. Rob did not draw this page.  Feel free to ask him on X/facebook/instagram. 

JB,

I did not say that you were incorrect. All I did was tell you exactly what was listed in the actual book (I imagined that would be a legitimate source).

However, I do not Insta/Google/Face/Gram. I'm a follower of the Wenedesday Addams philosophy - "I find the internet to be a soul-sucking void of meaningless affirmation".

But I thank you for monitoring my site and providing input. Stay tunes...as I have a number of other pieces of art that "appear" to have been created by Rob.

Heroes Reborn 1/2 pages 2 & 3 - 1st appearance of BUCKY - Liefeld, Comic Art
Heroes Reborn 1/2 pages 2 & 3 - 1st appearance of BUCKY - Liefeld
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commented posted on 12/15/2023
jeremy brown said:

Rob may have provided layouts for this piece but this page was actually drawn by Dan Fraga, not Rob Liefeld. 

Jeremy,

Perhaps. I typicall acquire the printed comic...once I have purchased a page of art. On page 6 of the actual comic, there is a circle with the names of the contributors. Within that circle it shows:Liefeld/Fraga/Loeb merely listed as "production".

To what degree or extent...the book does not specify.