McFarlane Original Comic Art

[hush76]

Hey Gang,
Just curious if anyone around these parts collects original comic art, more specifically, McFarlane original art pages. I have been collecting Todd's work for a few years (actually landed my first piece when I was just a wee lad of 14). I would love to see what pages fans have aquired over the years and also, to highlight a few of my own pieces. If anyone would like to see my humble collection please follow the below link.
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=3854
Also, I'm still very interested in seeing what sketches folks were able to land at the Spawn booth signing on Sat at the SDCC. Its not too often you see Todd bust out the pen so please, if you got em... lets see em!

[Tyler J]

Great collection.

I collect myself, but don't have a McFarlane piece. (YET)

If you ever want to part with one of those pages...let me know :D

[Redhed Kingpin]

i've never been into original comic art but i defn. see the appeal. how much did you pay for the total collection? if you don't mind me asking.

[rpgguy_1o1]

im too poor, i wish i had some tho. maybe todd will include a sketch when they send me my signed copy of spawn from winning the message board contest. could one of the mods tell todd i have cancer? i guess that's a horrible thing to lie about, but I do have mono. which makes me sleepy... therefore i need a sketch.

[Vezinas Ghost]

Nice stuff. What kind of price ranges do original pages fetch?

[hush76]

Thanks very much to all who have taken a look at my collection and for all the kind words... just wanted to make you guys aware of a few killer pieces that are currently being offered. One is a page from ASM with a great shot of Spidey and the other is a Spawn cover my buddy used to own--keep in mind this is the ONLY Spawn cover EVER to surface that features McFarlanes inks.
Below are the links to these great finds!
http://www.heritagecomics.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=817&Lot_No=6104

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/Amazing-Spiderman-320-Mcfarlane-original-art_W0QQitemZ6549764393QQcategoryZ972QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Enjoy!
J

[Vezinas Ghost]

Wow, guess that answers my questions about pricing :)

[The Cure]

I bought my first peice of original art at this year's comic con. panels from Hellspawn by Ashley Wood.

Nice collection, man.

-ers

[rpgguy_1o1]

forget spiderman, there's MJ doing aerobics

[hush76]

Hey Gang,
Well I had been on the lookout for some pics of sketches that McFarlane did at the SDCC... and then, what do you suppose surfaces on Ebay last week...
Check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-MCFARLANE-SPIDER-MAN-SKETCH-DRAWING-COMIC-CON_W0QQitemZ6199311588QQcategoryZ3986QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The owner also has a Spawn head sketch that he is selling... I have a pic if anyone would like to see... just shoot me an email.
Not sure either are worth the asking price but one can't deny that they are certainly RARE.

[SONICobra]

man am i jealous, you son of a...

[spawn5061]

B I T C H

[Spawn & Wanda]

I also collect Spawn original art but none are drawn by Todd.

[hush76]

I am determined to keep this thread alive :)
Here is a very unique piece of McFarlane original art that is being offered on Ebay. Its a bit old school but IMHO still a very cool piece. I wonder what other cool pinups Todd did... I know of a Wolverine pinup that he did that wound up as the back cover to an issue of Wolverine (can't quite recall the exact issue #). For your viewing pleasure I have provided the link to said auction.
Enjoy!
http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-McFARLANE-ALPHA-FLIGHT-POSTER-ART-CIRCA-1990_W0QQitemZ6553786566QQcategoryZ972QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I don't have any art from Todd, but I'd kill for an original page of Spiderman or Spawn by him. : )

hell even a stick person would make me happy. lol

[Bran Man]

heeeecccticcc

[curselet]

damn 2000 bucks for that spiderman?thats way over prived to me

[hush76]

Not too often you see one of these posted without a reserve...
Btw, some great McFarlane webbing can be found below:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDERMAN-6-PG-16-ORIGINAL-ART-BY-TODD-McFARLANE-1991_W0QQitemZ6556783640QQcategoryZ972QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also, for your viewing pleasure... BEHOLD the McFarlane gallery of my good bud Matthew. This is the guy who inspired me to really pursue collecting original art... ENJOY! :D

http://comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=4906

[Tyler J]

I cannot understand why that guy put that sketch on the BAY. Friggin shame.

[Tyler J]

Your buddy Matt has a pretty impressive collection.

[Spawn & Wanda]

your friend is very very rich. He has 2 Todd's Spidey covers.

[hush76]

I agree Tyler J... it's unfortunate that things like this wind up on Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6205928286&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Half of me feels as though this is a good thing because the seller is obviously NOT a true fan, hence the fact that he is selling an original sketch (and of Spawn :spawnorb: no less… hopefully it goes to a better home) but I also realize that auctions like this can very well hurt the chances someone like myself might have in landing a sketch at a future signing. I can only assume and hope that by now McFarlane has pretty much come to terms with the fact that people will wait in line for hours just to get an autograph or in this case a head sketch… just to turn around a sell it off.

In terms of original McFarlane comic art, Todd made the decision long ago to sell these pages on the open market. It’s not only common to come across his pages for re-sale on Ebay and such, but a fair practice. I feel Todd wouldn’t fault any fan for picking up a page of his art. Perhaps even a page like the below… tell me that top right panel of the Prowler all wrapped up in his cape doesn’t remind you of a certain caped vigilante who just happens to be the walking dead. ENJOY!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6558134811&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&rd=1

[Bran Man]

I cannot understand why that guy put that sketch on the BAY. Friggin shame.
yeah its people like that who cause artists to refuse to sketch at conventions now for actual fans... pisses me right off..

[BJC the GHOST]

http://comicartfans.com/Images/Category_2409/subcat_4906/Mcfarlane2ASM%20318%20splash.jpg

Good GAWD, I want this.

muchlove

[AZmayu]

I bought my first peice of original art at this year's comic con. panels from Hellspawn by Ashley Wood.

Nice collection, man.

-ers

are you serious... i would love to get any original art by Ash not sure about the prices though. how much did that cost you...

[Gotham95]

You have a nice collection hush76. I enjoy seeing Todd's art. Maybe one day I will own a piece.

[UNICRON 3000]

Classics Those were amazing days in comics.

[roland1]

I only have a page from the g.i. joe issue he did.


I'd love to get some newer art, I made a mistake not aquiring a violater sketch he did I saw on ebay a few years back

[hush76]

Hey Gang,
Just doing my part to keep this thread alive... some really interesting items have popped up on Ebay.
The first is a Marc Silvestri Spawn page I believe from issue 25. This is a GREAT page! Silvestri can really pencil a mean looken Spawn... I think this was the only issue Marc took the artistic reigns on. Perhaps there was a second issue (or third) he worked on as well... maybe a few covers? Either way, check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/marc-SILVESTRI-SPAWN-25-SPLASH-1st-app-tremmer_W0QQitemZ6572861830QQcategoryZ14010QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The second item is a truly killer find!!! Not only is this an ultra rare example of Todd's pencil work, it's a freaken prelim to Hulk 344. Okay, so not only do you get Todd's pencils here, but a McFarlane prelim!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trippen on this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-MCFARLANE-HULK-344-COVER-ART-AMAZING_W0QQitemZ6574169290QQcategoryZ3985QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also, for your viewing pleasure take a look at the finished product... one of my favorite Hulk covers (though not inked by Mcfarlane). This guy is VERY fortunate to have such a GREAT Hulk cover. Incase you would like to see this badd boy in B/W:

http://comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=65123&GSub=9112

And while were on the subject of McFarlane Hulk... prepare to drool. This is easily the best image Todd has ever produced featuring the Green Giant:

http://comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Page=1&Order=Date&Piece=79074&GSub=11501&GCat=0&UCat=0

Well that’s it for now... ENJOY!

[hush76]

Hey all...
ORIGINAL AIR-BRUSH PAINTING VIOLATOR TODD McFARLANE
The seller claims it's authentic, with McFarlane pencils beneath the air brushing. I am dying to know if this is the real deal here??? Any thoughts? The sig is sorta suspicious...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6576728146

Also, another early example of Todd’s work... the $ however is outrageous!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6577252950

ENJOY!

[rpgguy_1o1]

painted one doesnt look like the real deal to me

[Spawn & Wanda]

painted one doesnt look like the real deal to me
the autograph of Todd not a real one.

[hush76]

Hey Gang!
Hulk 344 Cover Prelim
Recently up 4 auction, the winning bidder had a 0 feedback rating and now it's back! I'm making a play for this one but sadly I'm not in a position to break the bank so perhaps some lucky member on this board will take this gem... check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6579320998

And here is yet another early example from the Master:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6577024143

Btw, anyone planning on attending the New York MOCCA (Museum of Cartoon & Comic Art) exhibit featuring Todd McFarlane??? Also, anyone have any pages of McFarlane art they care to share???

[Divine Beast]

I think I should actually start buying stuff from that Indy Comic book store at my place.

[roland1]

The prices of Todd's art are insane.

[roland1]

http://comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=82063&GSub=12400

A kick ass Todd original.