When you first put up the original art from ASM 109, my first thought was about that interview when John Romita said he felt it was his best work on ASM--and then you mentioned the interview. Also, you forgot to mention that FF 3 is not only the first appearance of the FF in costume, but it's also the first time the Human Torch appears with two left hands on the cover. 😉
One of the things I dislike about Marvel was the 'House style', wanting everyone to imitate Kirby & Ditko. While there's many great pencil/ink collaborations, I prefer artists like Romita Sr., who largely did his own inks. The assembly line method creates a bastardization of styles that often buries the original look & feel of the pencils, while leaving the inker feeling like a hired hand, one who rarely gets the credit they deserve for their artistry.
Go for it. The market is a buyers' market. I have surprised myself in auctions, obtaining items I assumed would sell higher because of previous years values. p.s, both you and I have eyeballed the same items. I actually have one or two not on your list and have bids. I will avoid the ones you picked.
That's very sweet of you, but you should bid on whatever catches your eye! You don't have to avoid the pieces that I have shown in this video. 👍
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Wow, a much longer video with far more in depth thoughts and commentary on your highlighted picks than in past videos, which is great, because your fans want more Karen, not less Karen. It's like you've been doing this for a decade already, so good on you! All your hard work is paying off, Karen, keep it up!👏👍
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By the way, 23 new subs since yesterday and I can literally see them go up before I leave the page! 👏
You highlighted 2 of my consignments! Thank you! Also, think the Jim Lee market is pretty soft. Might be a very good op for that Hush page.
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@comicartchannel What's up, Jason! Best of luck to you with your consignments! I'm looking forward to seeing what monster piece you're getting with the proceeds of your sales.
Ooh, now I'm curious which two pieces were yours! I hope your consignments do well! I feel like the overall market for OA is starting to soften a bit; although, that's off of record breaking prices.
Wonderful choices all around. Gene Colan is my favorite comic book artist, and you’re right, that DD 98 page is really awesome. I don’t collect original art, just the comics, but that’s a page I would love to own.
Thank you so much! Glad to meet a fellow Gene Colan fan! But, about that DD98 page, if you haven't yet, you might want to watch My Most Massive and Epic Unboxing Ever | Part 2. 😉
Anything by Evan Cagle, Nicolas Delort, Thomas Ott (who has a few beautiful books publ. by Fantagraphics, all wordless EC-inspired comics on scratchboard), or Scott McKowen (who did the covers for Neil Gaiman's '1602' Marvel series) is worth checking out, if you're a fan of scratchboard. I'm glad 'Buffy' isn't in that Cagle piece; no 'franchise' characters required for great art.
Cool video, I have to be honest the auction houses get a little to pricey for me, especially with buyers premium. There are tremendous pieces on there though. Good luck with your purchase's.
@@sleepyreader666 Hi Damian. Thanks again for coming into my show to support Karen, it was so cool to see you there. By the way, not only did I remember your name, but what I didn't mention was that you also looked very familiar. Then when I saw Kavi comment about the show he did with you, it suddenly all clicked and I realized THAT was where I first saw you! I'd come in 12 minutes late to that stream, but I was there for the rest of it. Anyway, great to see you again, both on yours, Karen's and my channels. It's all just one big, happy community, I guess! 😉
Great Video Karen, with some awesome books and art. I hope you can grab something...good luck. Good job referencing the JR SR vid...yes, he disliked pen work. BTW, You prob saw in my post about JR SR...I owned TTA 77 Kirby/Romita 10 pg story when I was 12 or 13.
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Oh, @cjdesign5700, I don't know if you were a little stud muffin, lady's man in junior high, but with the original story art from TTA #77, I guarantee you definitely would've been a real man's man, 'cuz I would've been all over you if I'd found out you had it! 🤩
Dear Karen, very well done. You are a natural and demonstrate far greater nuance and depth than many other collectors. Great research as well. OT, but I have noticed for a while that you have two Wood CGC DD issues in the background. That run of DD by Wood was a really memorable one.
@@KarensPages That's fantastic, Karen. I have quite a number of Wood DD pieces in my CAF Gallery as I grew up reading his run. I am such an oldie. As you might know, he tragically took his own life in 1981. It was so sad, but often, geniuses are like that.
@@KarensPages Many thanks, Karen, for your very kind words. I was just fortunate to have started earlier. You are doing fantastically. I would not have done as well as you had I started today.
Karen there is a site that allows tou to view each and every page of comic books I can send you the link here but be aware that you do get a ton of pop up adds 🙄
Not sure if you know about the 1991 editions by Steve Gerber entitled the Photo-Journal guide to comics there are 2 volumes split in 4 books profusely illustrated with colour comic book covers from golden age to silver age on the first 2 volumes them all silver age to copper age marvel comics in the second 2 volumes.
When you first put up the original art from ASM 109, my first thought was about that interview when John Romita said he felt it was his best work on ASM--and then you mentioned the interview. Also, you forgot to mention that FF 3 is not only the first appearance of the FF in costume, but it's also the first time the Human Torch appears with two left hands on the cover. 😉
Great minds think alike 😉 Thanks for letting me know about the two left hands on the Human Torch. Now I can't stop staring at them! 😂
One of the things I dislike about Marvel was the 'House style', wanting everyone to imitate Kirby & Ditko. While there's many great pencil/ink collaborations, I prefer artists like Romita Sr., who largely did his own inks. The assembly line method creates a bastardization of styles that often buries the original look & feel of the pencils, while leaving the inker feeling like a hired hand, one who rarely gets the credit they deserve for their artistry.
Yeah, it was the not so nice part of the business. Unfortunately, the art wasn't appreciated until much later.
Good luck with the auction. Your collecting style, videos and art focus is unique and refreshing
Thank you so much!
Love that bit of Romita lore. Now i want page too!
Yes, Romita was an amazing man. ☺
Go for it. The market is a buyers' market. I have surprised myself in auctions, obtaining items I assumed would sell higher because of previous years values. p.s, both you and I have eyeballed the same items. I actually have one or two not on your list and have bids. I will avoid the ones you picked.
That's very sweet of you, but you should bid on whatever catches your eye! You don't have to avoid the pieces that I have shown in this video. 👍
Wow, a much longer video with far more in depth thoughts and commentary on your highlighted picks than in past videos, which is great, because your fans want more Karen, not less Karen. It's like you've been doing this for a decade already, so good on you! All your hard work is paying off, Karen, keep it up!👏👍
By the way, 23 new subs since yesterday and I can literally see them go up before I leave the page! 👏
Thank you, Rubén. I think I'm starting to get a bit more comfortable in front of the camera. I'm glad it's showing.😁
@ Did we just simultaneously post?
@@KarensPages Yeah, I saw you responding to other fans in real time so I thought I'd post while you were still here to see if you'd notice.
@ 😂
Your love for the medium continues to shine. Very knowledgeable and informative! Thanks.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the video! It's nice to hear that my video was informative.
I love learning from your videos. Best of luck on winning some treasures 🤞🏻🍀
Thank you for the great compliment!
It was really cool seeing you in Rubén's live chat tonight!
You highlighted 2 of my consignments! Thank you! Also, think the Jim Lee market is pretty soft. Might be a very good op for that Hush page.
@comicartchannel What's up, Jason! Best of luck to you with your consignments! I'm looking forward to seeing what monster piece you're getting with the proceeds of your sales.
Ooh, now I'm curious which two pieces were yours! I hope your consignments do well! I feel like the overall market for OA is starting to soften a bit; although, that's off of record breaking prices.
Nice picks! That Daredevil page is sweet. Good luck!
Thank you! Which Daredevil page did you like? I picked two. I'm guessing it was the Tim Sale?
@@KarensPages I posted after I saw the Tim Sale page LOL. My bad. I loved both Daredevil pages!
I'm dumb.
@@andrewdetloff8859 Not at all! It was a long video 😄
“You ruined my new jacket…kill him a lot.” 😂
"Interesting choice." "Last minute decision." 🤣
Great video, Im also hoping to add a Phantom Lady to my collection.
Thank you! So many great Phantom Lady covers to choose from! 🤩
Wonderful choices all around. Gene Colan is my favorite comic book artist, and you’re right, that DD 98 page is really awesome. I don’t collect original art, just the comics, but that’s a page I would love to own.
Thank you so much! Glad to meet a fellow Gene Colan fan! But, about that DD98 page, if you haven't yet, you might want to watch My Most Massive and Epic Unboxing Ever | Part 2. 😉
Anything by Evan Cagle, Nicolas Delort, Thomas Ott (who has a few beautiful books publ. by Fantagraphics, all wordless EC-inspired comics on scratchboard), or Scott McKowen (who did the covers for Neil Gaiman's '1602' Marvel series) is worth checking out, if you're a fan of scratchboard. I'm glad 'Buffy' isn't in that Cagle piece; no 'franchise' characters required for great art.
Thanks for the recommendations! I will check them out when I have some time. 👍
Cool video, I have to be honest the auction houses get a little to pricey for me, especially with buyers premium. There are tremendous pieces on there though. Good luck with your purchase's.
Thank you! To be honest, they are a little pricey for me, too! 😂 I do like their selection, though.
Gene Colan Dracula is the best. I definitely recommend finding readers' copies
I ❤ Gene Colan.
Thanks for joining Rubén's live chat tonight! It was cool seeing you there. I appreciate your comments!
@@KarensPages I think discovered Ruben's channel through you! (Or perhaps rediscovered)
@@sleepyreader666 That's so cool! I'm so glad!
@@sleepyreader666 Hi Damian. Thanks again for coming into my show to support Karen, it was so cool to see you there. By the way, not only did I remember your name, but what I didn't mention was that you also looked very familiar. Then when I saw Kavi comment about the show he did with you, it suddenly all clicked and I realized THAT was where I first saw you! I'd come in 12 minutes late to that stream, but I was there for the rest of it. Anyway, great to see you again, both on yours, Karen's and my channels. It's all just one big, happy community, I guess! 😉
Great Video Karen, with some awesome books and art. I hope you can grab something...good luck. Good job referencing the JR SR vid...yes, he disliked pen work. BTW, You prob saw in my post about JR SR...I owned TTA 77 Kirby/Romita 10 pg story when I was 12 or 13.
Oh, @cjdesign5700, I don't know if you were a little stud muffin, lady's man in junior high, but with the original story art from TTA #77, I guarantee you definitely would've been a real man's man, 'cuz I would've been all over you if I'd found out you had it! 🤩
@ My thoughts exactly. I bet he had a switchblade comb, too. 😍
Thank you, CJ Design! I would love to hear more details about that story some day.
@@KarensPages yes, It's pretty strange how it happened...if I had more cash I could have bought about a foot high stack of Silver age art.
@@KarensPages funny, actually a real switchblade...
Anything with Jack Kirby get! You won't regret it Karen trust me.
You don't know how right you are 😁
You channel was recommended and I enjoy your commentary!
Thank you! It's cool to hear that you found the channel through a recommendation!
Dear Karen, very well done. You are a natural and demonstrate far greater nuance and depth than many other collectors. Great research as well. OT, but I have noticed for a while that you have two Wood CGC DD issues in the background. That run of DD by Wood was a really memorable one.
Thank you, comicartboston! Wally Wood art is what got me interested in Daredevil in the first place.
@@KarensPages That's fantastic, Karen. I have quite a number of Wood DD pieces in my CAF Gallery as I grew up reading his run. I am such an oldie. As you might know, he tragically took his own life in 1981. It was so sad, but often, geniuses are like that.
@@comicartboston3330 Your CAF gallery is the stuff of dreams. 🤩🥰
@@KarensPages Many thanks, Karen, for your very kind words. I was just fortunate to have started earlier. You are doing fantastically. I would not have done as well as you had I started today.
Great Video! 😊- Subbed!
Thank you so much! 👍
I'm going to send you .y Christmas list this year.....LoL
😅
I'm a Karen fanboy
word! 😉
Karen there is a site that allows tou to view each and every page of comic books I can send you the link here but be aware that you do get a ton of pop up adds 🙄
Yes, I know the sites. I use them as references sometimes. Thank you for your comment! 👍
@@KarensPages ruclips.net/video/HS83r6z20y4/видео.htmlsi=mUPjJuw_Z1ArFKPK
Not sure if you know about the 1991 editions by Steve Gerber entitled the Photo-Journal guide to comics there are 2 volumes split in 4 books profusely illustrated with colour comic book covers from golden age to silver age on the first 2 volumes them all silver age to copper age marvel comics in the second 2 volumes.
@@ghostman7768 I've seen volumes 3 & 4. They look like really nice books. 👍
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