Heritage September 2024 Signature Auction Recap
RIP John Cassaday
I was saddened to learn of the untimely passing of John Cassaday, one of my all-time favorite comic artists. Planetary is one of my favorite series of all time and I'm going to crack open the Absolute Editions to re-read the series in his honor.
Cassaday's work was exciting, detailed and creative. He moved seamlessly between genres- westerns, superheroes, horror, war- and that's not even counting whatever the Planetary theme was for each individual issues. His style also flowed seamlessly between panels and pages. Compare the traditional linework with the gorgous ink wash in the second panel of this page I used to own.
He'll be missed!
Two New Action Comics #1 Added to the CGC Census
Later YouTube Video- The Collection Without Fear Redux!
ComicConnect Event Auction #59 Preview
I'm On YouTube Talking About Comics
It's true! Please like and subscribe and let's grow the channel as I get back into… talking about comics!
After 20+ Years I Finally Graded a CGC 10
It took me long enough, but I got two CGC 10s in the my last submission (yes, I'm submitting books again!) One of them is on eBay right now for your viewing pleasure.
Jupiter's Circle #2 Image Comics May 2015 Sketch Cover Variant CGC 10 GEM MINT
Congratulations Metropolis on 25 Years!
Captain America #241 Cover At Heritage in September
Frank Miller and Bob McLeod Captain America #241 Punisher Cover | LotID #26002 | Heritage Auctions
This was, at one point, a really nuclear hot book. Miller + the Punisher in the 1980s/early 1990s was like catnip for collectors. I still have a soft spot for this book and love the image. It's sort of a "clean" version of Miller because of the McLeod inks, but is iconic in any case.