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Omega The Unknown (1976) 4 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Steve Gerber (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover by Ed Hannigan and Frank Giacoia. Cats and No Dogs!, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Pablo Marcos; Omega rescues Teresa once and with Gramps help he holds El Gato to a draw, while James-Michael and his new friends have problems in school with Nick. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

On the Prowl Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17"

Original Art A Wife Can Tell Pinup Gag Strip by Walter Fitzpatrick

While the place of publication for this piece is unknown, Fitzpatrick was a prolific cartoonist contributing mainly to various Humorama publications like Jest and Gaze in the 50's and early 60's. Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on paper. 8 3/4" x 11 3/4".

Original Art for Notti & Nyce Holiday Special 2022 Story Page 1 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

A phenomenal bisected splash of the titular bad girls chatting on the phone opens this story as they get ready for some holiday fun- Nyce in a comfy bedroom with a picture of Marilyn on the wall and Notti surrounded by weapons! Signed by the artist in top margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art for Notti & Nyce Holiday Special 2022 Story Page 10 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Santa Claus. Because he'd been shot multiple times! As Notti dreams of sugar plums, she's awoken by a text from her partner Nyce letting her know that the target has been eliminated. Signed by the artist in top margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art for Notti & Nyce Holiday Special 2022 Story Page 5 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

Nyce makes the naughty list! A great Christmas page with a fantastic closeup shot of Nyce shoving her silenced pistol in Santa's face! Signed by the artist in top margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (1/16/05 & 4/26/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (1/2/04 & 2/22/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (1/29/06 & 12/20/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/14/03 & 4/29/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/16/01 & 1/21/06) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/31/00 & 3/8/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (2/12/06 & 1/3/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (2/19/06 & 1/10/10) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (3/14 & 3/28 2010) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (4/18/04 & 7/1/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (4/4/04 & 6/10/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/11/03 &3/18/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/26/02 &9/30/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/30/04 & 9/2/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/15/01 & 1/28/06) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/20/04 &8/19/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/22/03 & 2/11/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/8/01 & 6/24/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (7/11/04 & 10/21/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (7/16/06 & 4/12/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/10/06 & 5/10/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/12/04 & 11/11/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/17/06 & 5/3/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art from Action Comics #633 (1989) Page 6 Pencils by Mark Bright, Inks by Romeo Tanghal

Having just been been punched through an entire planet , by the mysterious and powerful ring-wielding Lord Malvolio, Hal Jordan happens upon a massive golden space station which inside houses a Lantern Battery- and a crowd of people who seem to worship Green Lanterns! Things must be looking up for old Hal, right? Right? A nice sci-fi page that delivers some well-drawn alien scenery and creature design as well as a great closeup of Hal. Pencil and ink on comic art board. 11" x 16 1/4".

Original Art from Adventures in the DC Universe #5 (1997) Page 12 Pencils by John Delaney, Inks by Ron Boyd

A great big action page that sees Martian Manhunter heading back towards the flying saucer he damaged in order to stop it from crashing into an abandoned house where children were (unwisely!) trying to observe the battle. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11 1/2" x 16 1/2".

Original Art from Alien Encounters #7 (1985) Page 5 Pencils and Inks by Bo Hampton

Trapped in a literal fog of war, two human soldiers initiate a last-ditch plan to disguise one of themselves as an alien soldier. Just as the procedure is complete, Jenny is mistaken for one of the aliens and learns some harsh truths about what kind of war she's been fighting. Beautiful, emotive creature design and a grimly gorgeous fourth panel make this a fantastic sci-fi page. Signed by Hampton in lower margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 16 1/2".

Original Art from Alien Encounters #7 (1985) Page 6 Pencils and Inks by Bo Hampton

Disguised as an alien soldier named Ulma in an endless, confusing war, human Jenny finds herself "reunited" with a fellow solider and romantic partner. As Jenny learns the truth- that the humans were the aggressors and that the war has raged so long that the planet is now a barren wasteland, an attack from her human partner shatters the brief respite from war. Signed by Hampton in lower margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 16 1/2".

Original Art from Aquaman #5 (1989) Page 14 Layouts by Keith Giffen, Pencils by Curt Swan, Inks by Al Vey

A powerful splash page from the climactic issue of this miniseries which saw Aquaman leading a resistance against an invasion of Atlantis perpetrated by giant, genocidal jellyfish! As the Atlantean forces make a last ditch charge to break the siege on Poseidonis, they find themselves aided by a massive army of sea life which is revealed here to be commanded by Aquaman. Swan and Vey do a tremendous job depicting the vast effort expended by the King of Atlantis here, perched atop one of the city's tallest buildings! Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 16 3/4" x 11 1/4".

Original Art from Archard's Agents The Case of the Puzzled Pugilist (2003) Pg 14 Pencils and Inks by Mike Perkins

On the run from some unsavory folks, bareknuckle boxer Peter Grimes takes refuge as a hired hand at a country estate- but is high society even more dangerous than organized crime? Signed by Perkins in lower right. Pencil and ink on Crossgen comic art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Archie's Joke Book Magazine #104 (1966) Page 19 by Dan DeCarlo (attributed)

Riverdale's premiere best frenemies look fantastic in this one-pager that highlights Veronica's dating philosophy. Absolutely stunning inks on this one and the final two panels, with the closeup on Ronnie and the playful panel break really make this page pop. Pencil and ink on art board. 13 1/2" x 20". NOTE: The art for this page is uncredited, but it is believed to be by Dan DeCarlo.

Original Art from Avengers Academy #27 (2012) Page 14 Pencils by Karl Moline, Inks by Jim Fern

As the Runaways and the students of the Avengers Academy move past their differences and start to get along, Giant Man and Tigra realize they might not be able to just let the youngest Runaways (Molly and Klara) continue on with their vagabond existence. Signed by Moline in lower margin. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11" x 17 1/4".

Original Art from Avengers Academy #27 (2012) Page 15 Pencils by Karl Moline, Inks by Jim Fern

Reptil shows off his shapeshifting abilities to the Runaways as the two teams of young heroes await Hank Pym's word that they're ready to rescue Old Lace. Signed by Moline in lower margin. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11" x 17 1/4".

Original Art from Batman Gotham Knights #25 (2002) Page 16 Pencils by Roger Robinson, Inks by John Floyd

Bruce Wayne's arrest on the charge of murder has rocked the inhabitants of Gotham City- none more than his closest allies Alfred Pennyworth and Dick Grayson. Here, the pair compare notes and discuss next steps in front of the court house. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Batman Gotham Knights #49 (2004) Page 22 Pencils by Roger Robinson, Inks by John Floyd

It's been a tumultuous time for both The Bat and the man who broke him! Bane's search for his biological father led him to King Snake and when Bane was forced to choose between aiding his father's plans for domination or sacrificing himself to save the life of the Batman, he chose the latter. Healed by a damaged Lazarus Pit, Bane and his former nemesis take a moment to reflect on this hopeful final page. A Signed by Floyd on the reverse. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11 1/4" x 17".

Original Art from Batman Gotham Knights #9 (2000) Page 19 Pencils by Roger Robinson, Inks by John Floyd

In the aftermath of an explosion that's seemingly killed Batman, Dick Grayson makes use of his acrobatics skills to get past emergency services- while Tim tries to maintain a modicum of opsec. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11 1/4" x 17".

Original Art from Batman Grendel II #1 (1996) Page 7 by Matt Wagner

One of the best visual storytellers in comics, Matt Wagner turns in a beautiful page for the inciting event for his creation's second crossover with the Dark Knight! The Gotham City Museum is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the many villains who have plagued the city over the decades and the centerpiece is the skull of Hunter Rose, the original Grendel. With mobs of protestors gathered outside, Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD are out to keep the peace- though they might need some assistance if say, an enhanced assassin from the future chooses this moment and place to travel back in time! Signed by the artist in lower margin. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #108 (1998) Page 16 Pencils and Inks by Eddie Newell

A truly stunning action page with a great storytelling flow, rich in texture and as eye-catching as they come! Batman is finally hot on the tail of the motorcycle-riding terrorist who's been targeting Commissioner Gordon. Newell lays out this page beautifully with a fantastic head-on shot of Batman on his bike transitioning to a series of 'widescreen' panels that enlarge by the end of the page as the action continues. Newell's crosshating and expert deployment of white ink creates a perfect Gotham atmosphere, as if anything visible is emerging from blackness and along with the onomatopoeia give this page an amazing sense of texture that really pops in person. Signed by the artist in lower margin. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Birds of Prey #112 (2008) Page 9 Pencils by David Cole, Inks by Doug Hazelwood

A great action page from this Lady Blackhawk spotlight story! Mourning the recent death of Big Barda in her own way (getting wasted at a bar, starting a fight, and then hijacking a cab in Metropolis to take her to California), Zinda and her unwilling chauffeur are suddenly attacked by False Face and White Star. The highlight here is the third panel with a great image of Lady Blackhawk in a stone cold western gunfighter pose just before she effortlessly hits the cab's gas tank, buying herself some time to escape. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11 1/2" x 17".

Original Art from Birds of Prey #52 (2003) Page 11 Pencils and inks by Casey Jones

A downright iconic splash page for the Element Man! It also serves as a shocking reveal- in the middle of battle with a merged entity made up of Simon Stagg, Sapphire Stagg, and little Joey it's revealed that Black Canary has not been fighting alongside Java, but Metamorpho himself! Jones' trademark bold, ultra-clean linework shines here, giving an energetic pop-art vibe to the story. Signed by the artist in lower right margin. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11 1/2" x 17".

Original Art from Blaze # 7 (1995) Page 7 Pencils by Henry Martinez, Inks by Bud Larosa

If Johnny Blaze thought being free of the Spirit of Vengeance would mean a nice quiet life, he was sorely mistaken! After rejecting the talents of trick-shooter Double Tap for the Quentin Carnival, Johnny's stunt performance is violently interrupted by the shootist in this action packed page! Also includes a copy of the original issue. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11 1/4" x 17 1/4", B&W.

Original Art from Conan #8 (1996) Page 14 Pencils by Joe Bennett, Inks by John Floyd

Tensions are high after the army of men Conan was hired to lead were slaughtered in a sneak attack by the Picts, the survivors regroup as one of the scouts meant to report on the Picts movements returns- and Conan's got some choice words for him! Signed by Floyd on the reverse. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Conan #8 (1996) Page 17 Pencils by Joe Bennett, Inks by John Floyd

Though their numbers have been cut from over 300 to 13 in a surprise attack by the Picts, Conan refuses to retreat and instead proposes what some might call a suicide run! Signed by Floyd on the reverse. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Doom Patrol #20 (2011) Page 2 Pencils by Ron Randall, Inks by Art Thibert

A great shot of Robotman, Mister Negative, and Elasti-Woman looking heroic as ever...even though they've just been deported! Having failed in their job as protectors of Oolong Island, the team arrives in Plinkett, Nevada looking for a fresh start- and a place to crash. Signed by Thibert in lower right. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Flash #12 (1988) Page 10 Pencils by Mike Collins, Inks by Larry Mahlstedt

A Cold War victory for capitalism! Former Red Trinity speedster Anatole and his teammates have moved to the USA and formed the Kapitalist Kouriers! Hired to deliver a package at super speed, Anatole is shocked when he's set upon by a pair of speeding highwaymen. Guess it comes with the territory! Signed by Mike Collins in bottom right margin. Pencil, ink, and screentone on DC comics art board. 11" X 16 1/2".