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Ive been collecting bagging and boarding comics mainly dc and marvel for over 30 years, however i only became aware of the accessibility of buying original comic art relatively late. Nostalgic get transported to back to the days of your childhood with this stunning image that captures the original avengers that led the way in. The panels would then go to the inker and colorist for painting and completion. Original comic book frame for spiderman cgccbcs, featuring ditko art. Check out how i made this diy vintage comic book wall art for my guest room decor. Underground comix is a term first popularized by cartoonists in the underground comix movement of the 1960s and 1970s in an attempt to move the word away from its etymological origins. So much to see and frame at nycc 2016 custom online framing. Regardless of the route you choose, please remember to use acidfreearchival materials and uvprotected glass to provide the maximum protection for your art. Click the name below to view the art associated with the artist. If youre purely interested in protecting your comics, mylar and acid free boards will protect the books just fine, have a. Framing my comic prints, posters, and comic book community. Framing a work of art is a significant expensesometimes nearly as costly as the art work itself.
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The original comic book frame with mat ready for display. The image on the right shows a completed frame for an 11x17 piece of original comic art. Whether you are a seasoned comic book art collector or just beginning to collect, graphic collectibles offers the most diverse selection of comic art to satisfy everyones tastes. Nostalgic get transported to back to the days of your childhood with this stunning image that captures the original avengers that led the way in comic book popularity. Easily slide your comic book into our clear acrylic frame, comic book seats in the precut black mat opening. There are great reasons to slab a comic slabbing is slang for getting a comic professionally graded and encased in an unopenable hard plastic shell from cgc, pgx, or cbcs. Browse the hottest posters in music, movies and sports. I started with a series of 5 limited signed and numbered prints by dave mckean. Topps garbage pail kids sketch card late to school gpk adam bomb.
It was time to put my comic books on the wall in the nerd cave, displaying them as art, and getting them out of the boxes. My fiance is a comic book collector, with his prized comics being first appearances. Whenever i create original art, i try to make it conform to us standard mat or frame sizes so fans can avoid expensive custom matting and framing. Give your decor a unique look that will impress family and friends. Comic book cels comic book tin signs comic book wall murals comics blacklight posters superhero tshirts. Matting and framing comic book art and illustrations a distant.
Please select a letter to view artwork filtered by an artists last name. My background in the graphic arts, as well as my knowledge of the comic book field, enables me to take a less than desirable piece of original art and transform it through stat reproduction, cleaning, tape removal, tear seals, and image reconstruction into a product that displays all of the merits that the work was originally intended to. Customer service responded quickly on the one occasion i had a small issuequestion. Collecting original comic art with glen david gold. Archival original comic art frame for 11 x 17 black aluminum frame 116 x 17316 outside dimension. Whenever i create original art, i try to make it conform to us standard mat or frame sizes so fans can avoid. This adorable original publicity cel of marvin the martian looks right at home in this custom cut mat. Your comic art needs to be stored in an acidfree environment. Original comic book art for sale listings by artist at. Art of comics is the only dutch based comic book and comic art dealer specialized in key silver and bronze age comic books. I also realized, with a bit of surprise, how naturally these comic book oriented artwork pieces looked in the more traditional setting. Just so were clear, these are the original pages that the publisher used to print the story. How do you guys usually frame your original art for display.
Creativepf 8x12bkw collectors art comic book frame with white mat, insert for 6. The text boxes contain narration from a pirate comic book, which we discover a. Orders are always received exactly as i hoped, reasonably priced and safely packaged. I am working through framing for several original comic book pages and the experience has been great. Buy comic book framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I get custom glass cut for the sizes that are hard to find and do various backings glass on glass works among other things and hold it together with binder clips minus their metal handles, using two to run the. I put it in a cheapo or used frame, if i can find a suitable size. Welcome to my little corner of the net, devoted to the buying and selling of original comic book artwork, also known as sequential art. These 100% archival comic art frames are guaranteed safe for indefiniteterm storage of your most valuable comic art. Writing about comics and graphic novels duke university. Patented acrylic design of the comic book frame focuss on the book s cover art, a classy contemporary looking display that stands out for its uniqueness. Because comic art is gaining value rapidly, the collector needs to protect their collection in the best way possible. What precautions should i be sure the framers take to guarantee the safety and value of my prints and drawings.
Biddington, i have some prints and drawings stored away in a closet. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us. Plus, choose from custom framing, canvas and wood mounting to truly make a piece your own all highquality at amazing prices. Check out the highend, professional frames, the midlevel frames and the. Comic book frames and displays from the collectors resource. I tend to collect art in the size that professional use for comic book art 11x17. I get custom glass cut for the sizes that are hard to find and do various backings glass on glass works among other things and hold it together with binder clips minus their metal handles, using two to run the wire through, with acidfree construction paper. This book, a primer for readers, creators, and students of comics, has become the default handbook for those interested in studying or analyzing comics. Black edge is sleek black matting, not heavy wooden moulding. Fun and contemporary enliven your decor with this fresh and fun poster, animating your wall display comic book and pop art is appreciated by folks of all ages. Shop for the comic book float frame by studio decor at michaels. Graphic collectibles also has a constantly fine selection of vintage comic art too. Many styles to chose from, graded book, comic book and supplies.
Patented acrylic design of the comic book frame focuss on the books cover art, a classy contemporary looking. Comic as a singular noun is sometimes used to refer to individual comics periodicals, what are known in north america as comic books. Collectors of comic art have to consider how they wish to store and display their art. Nostalgia for those great silver age covers, and the insane art talent for new comics. In the early days of comic book publishing, famous artists would pencil the many panels of a comic title. Each museumquality comic book framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. Do you collect any original comic book art yourselves, or have any dream pieces youd. Jul 19, 2019 so you bought a commission or have some original art and you are not sure what type of frame you should get.
We receive new original artwork on a regular basis, and notify our clients on our. On the other hand, if you are buying an expensive comic over the internet and want a 3rd party graded copy to ensure you that youre getting what youre paying for, getting a slabbed book is a way to ensure that. This may have been covered in another post, but i couldnt find. Amazon ignite sell your original digital educational resources. When framing art you can bring it to a framing shop or art store and have someone do a custom framing job for you or you can choose to go the doityourself route which is much cheaper. Hanger is bonded on back, frame is ready for wall display. Matting and framing comic book art and illustrations a. Original comic book art and limited edition prints. I had done a lot of searching online for comic book picture frames and have been constantly turned off by the price of them.
In my example i will be framing a thor sketch by bing. Last year i also added publishing to our activities. Since 1981 gallery laqua is offering a wide range of original comic art by american and european artists, disenyana, merchandise and old comic books. Nov 27, 2012 collecting original comic art with glen david gold. Hes rarely known to work with any characters other than his own. New listing comic book storage frame stand cgc sketch cover art display holder comicmount.
The single book frame is designed to work best for comic books with up. They can even do professional art restoration, if i ever need it, and actually appreciate comic art, and are not snooty about it. With new york comic con this week, i bet lots of people who will have some art they want to put on the walls. Panels and covers that still exist can be of a collectible quality making them nice additions to a comic book art collection. The archival corrugated backing is lignin and acidfree and the sheet of 4 mil clear melinex serves as an archival spacer between the polystyrene and the comic art. Licensed marvel comics original avengers comic book cover. Jun 16, 20 framing my comic prints, posters, and comic book community art. When framing art you can bring it to a framing shop or art store and have.
May 02, 2011 please see my updated post on the ikea comic book photo frame hack. Im lucky in that i have a nationally recognized art gallerydealer near where i live that also does custom, museum quality, framing. See more ideas about comics, comic room and comic books. Collecting original comic art is becoming more and more popular. Our comic book framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Sc comic book frame 2 pack, acidfree matting, 98% ultraviolet uv protected, insert mat fits comics up to 6 34 x 10 14, sawtooth hanger installed for wall mount, gray mat. So you bought a commission or have some original art and you are not sure what type of frame you should get. Comicartfans original comic art for sale best prices. Buy the highest quality comic book frames available. The first alternative comic he produced they were called underground then was on his high schools ditto machine, after hours, without permission. For a while now i have been wanting to find a way to show off my comic book collection in my office. Whatever size your art, be it 6x21 strip art, dailies or others, i can frame it for you.
While there are an infinite variety of sizes for comic art, this is one of the most common. Here are a few of our favorite frameworthy artists we saw. We will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing via email. Cover comic book set, frame a magazine or frame a print or original art. There are thousands of pages for sale and i am western canadas biggest comic art dealer. Lets explore those reasons and examine some things to be careful about when slabbing comics.