The current ComicLink Featured Auction Original Art Session will come to a conclusion on Tuesday evening, March 7, 2017 starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The session offers close to 350 original art lots. With a mix of art from all eras, this auction includes top works by classic artists such as Barry Windsor-Smith, Frank Miller, John Romita, Gil Kane, Steve Ditko, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Frazetta, Jeff Jones, Michael Kaluta, John Buscema, Frank Brunner, John Byrne, George Pérez, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Bolland, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Michael Turner, and many more. 

Outstanding original art highlights include Barry Windsor-Smith Conan the Barbarian #6 rare complete 20-page story for the memorable 1971 saga “Devil-Wings Over Shadizar.” As far as they know, it’s the only complete Smith Conan story ever offered for sale at auction. There’s also a page from Conan the Barbarian #8. John Romita Amazing Spider-Man #68 prime era page featuring an all-out Spider-Man/Kingpin battle and Daredevil #16 twice-up page from the historic first time Romita drew Spider-Man, pre-dating Amazing Spider-Man #39, features Spidey in action in six panels. The genius of Frank Miller is well represented in the auction including pages from two historic comics – Batman: The Dark Knight #4 and Daredevil #158, Miller’s first issue of that landmark run, plus the cover of Rom #3 with inks by Terry Austin.

More original art highlights are Gil Kane Marvel Triple Action #10 cover featuring the Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil and Thor #216 cover; Charlie Adlard The Walking Dead #10 page; Brent Anderson Marvel Graphic Novel #5 “X-Men: God Loves Man Kills” two pages from the landmark graphic novel including the historic panel where Magneto first offers to be an ally of the X-Men for the first time, changing the course of the story forever more; Murphy Anderson Fantastic Worlds #5 page 1 title splash; Ross Andru Amazing Spider-Man #178 page featuring a Spidey/Green Goblin battle and Superman Family #194 wraparound cover; Brian Bolland BEM fanzine cover from early in the career of the master cover artist; Frank Brunner three key pages from Doctor Strange #4, the classic “Silver Dagger” saga; and John Buscema Foom #14 cover featuring Conan and Red Sonja, Silver Surfer #7 page, and Wolverine #10 page from epic Wolverine/Sabretooth battle issue where Sabretooth claims to be Wolverine's father.

John Byrne Superman & Batman: Generations III: the complete covers for issues #1-12 (sold separately); Dave Cockrum Tarzan #29 cover for the final issue of the Marvel series; Gene Colan Daredevil #64 cover with Daredevil vs. the Stunt-Master; Steve Ditko Tales to Astonish #61 early Hulk page from 1964 featuring a transformation from Bruce Banner; Virgil Finlay Weird Tales illustration from the late 1930s; Frank Frazetta “Came the Dawn” illustrations from the legendary unpublished EC story; Mike Grell Warlord #28 and #29 covers; Jeff Jones Fantasy Illustrated #4 complete 10-page story; Joe Kubert G.I. Combat #56 page featuring the first major Sgt. Rock prototype from 1958; Todd McFarlane three pages from Spawn #33 (offered separately); Mike Mignola B.P.R.D. The Warning #3 cover and multiple Hellboy pages; and Norman Mingo Alfred E. Neuman portrait painting for MAD Special #39 will be offered.

Additional art includes Tony Moore The Walking Dead #5 page; Earl Norem Savage Sword of Conan #174 cover; George Pérez New Titans Heroes RPG Sourcebook cover featuring a superb portrait of two generations of Teen Titans and Swordquest #1 cover; Alex Ross America's Best Comics Special #1 painted cover – featuring most of Alan Moore's ABC characters including Promethea, Tom Strong, Top 10, Jack B. Quick, Mr. Hyde from LOEG and several more; Tim Sale Captain America and Bucky illustration and Dark Knight III: The Master Race variant cover; Jim Starlin Superb Thanos illustration with Captain Marvel and Death published in Back Issue magazine; Romeo Tanghal two key pages from the first origin of the Penguin ever told in Best of DC #10 (1981); Michael Turner Witchblade #19 double-page splash and Witchblade trading card art and Fathom #3 variant cover; Wally Wood Haunt of Fear #15 page; and Bernie Wrightson Swamp Thing #5 origin recap page.

ComicLink is currently accepting consignments for upcoming auctions including the March Focused Auction which will begin on March 9 and the Spring Featured Auction which will begin on May 17. Interested sellers may contact the firm by emailing buysell@comiclink.com or by calling (617) 517-0062 (option 1) to speak with Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, Jason Crosby, Jon Signorelli or Ross Kearney.

ComicLink will be set-up at a couple of conventions in the near future and taking consignments right at the firm’s booth. They’ll be at Emerald City Comicon in Seattle on March 2-5. Consignment Director Douglas Gillock and Sales Consultant Jon Signorelli will be attending the show and available to speak with you all weekend long at in Booth 2202. They’ll also be at New York Comic Book Marketplace on March 11-12 at Penn Plaza. Gillock will be set up to accept consignments and available to speak with you either day of the show.

“If you are interested in reaching some of the most aggressive comic book and original art bidders and buyers in the world, while at the same time having the opportunity to raise cash quickly, stop by and speak with us. If you are attending the show, don’t sell the good stuff without stopping by our booth first, so we can assist you in maximizing your return,” Gillock said.

In addition to auctioning items for consignors, ComicLink is also always accepting new sellers for the ComicLink exchange marketplaces, brokering private placement deals, and buying outright. 

Visit ComicLink’s website to view Winter Featured Auction or see the auction schedule and auction previews.