Friday, September 11, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
TPB A DAY 004: G.I. Joe The Silent Missions - NAY!
NAY - I was interested in this TPB because, as a kid, I loved the original silent issue. Unfortunately, the other stories felt like more of the same. I know G.I. Joe is an action comic, but the silent format had so much potential for creativity and nuance. A space story, a silent interrogation, a funeral, or even a fight in a movie theater showing a Buster Keaton film could have been cool. Telling a story without words is a different beast, and it requires detailed visual storyboarding - sadly, some of these stories fell flat.
Jam Commissioned by Martin Greim
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Heritage Descriptions
Specialty Illustration: Tom Sutton, Ernie Chan, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Michael Golden, Curt Swan, Wally Wood, Joe Staton, Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Jim Steranko, Jim Aparo, and Others Superhero Original Art (c. 1978-82). This is one of the few times (perhaps the only time) that Wally Wood inked Curt Swan on Superman, and this unique team-up is complemented by what some would call the two greatest penciler/inker duos in the history of comics: Kirby/Sinnott and Byrne/Austin. Vampirella, Hulk, Plastic Man, Captain Marvel, Captain America, Ant-Man, Superman, Wonder Woman, Howard the Duck, Spider-Man, Doll Man, Nick Fury, and Batman are the characters. Framed to an overall size of 42" x 20.5", the art is in Excellent condition. In addition to being signed by all of the artists, this magnificent piece was also signed by Captain America co-creator Joe Simon. From the Martin Greim Collection.
Specialty Illustration: John Byrne, Terry Austin, George Perez, Joe Sinnott, Bob Wiacek, Walt Simonson, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Keith Pollard, John Romita Jr., and John Beatty Original Art (c. 1979-81). This mammoth, one-of-a-kind collaboration features a mind-boggling array of all-star talent from the mighty Marvel Bullpen, from a time period most fans would call the height of the artists' respective careers. Note the striking size: the framed piece is 3.5 feet long! The care that was taken by each artist is remarkable, more comparable with art intended for publication than with a specialty illustration an artist might typically produce for a fan (and indeed, publisher/editor/creator Martin Greim is much more than a fan). This beautiful masterwork spotlights the greatest heroes of Marvel and one special guest -- the Uncanny X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Man-Thing, Captain Marvel, Thor, Iron Man -- and coming over from DC, the Manhunter. We dare say the Byrne/Austin X-Men rendition would itself be a highlight of any comic art auction as a stand-alone piece. The Walt Simonson illustration is particularly notable as well -- Simonson art of any sort seldom becomes available, as the artist famously keeps his originals. Whatever your favorite character or creator, this piece represents the best the Bronze Age of comics had to offer! Framed to an overall size of 42" x 20.5", the art is in Excellent condition. In addition to being signed by all of the artists, this magnificent piece was also signed by all-time-great writers Chris Claremont, Stan Lee, and Archie Goodwin. From the Martin Greim Collection.
Specialty Illustration: Neal Adams, Ross Andru, John Buscema, Dave Cockrum, Dick Dillin, Jose Garcia-Lopez, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Frank Thorne, Mike Royer, Joe Sinnott, and Bob Layton Original Art (c. 1980-81) From the Hyborian Age to the Space Age and all realms in between, this magnificent jam page has it all. Cutter and Skywise of Elfquest, Hawkman, Doctor Strange, Deadman, Red Sonja, Conan, Rex of Star Hawks, the original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Flash, and Silver Surfer grace this incredible piece. The whole spectrum of comic book characters and genres is represented, with an android, aliens, barbarians, a magician, elves, an emperor, a dead circus acrobat, and a policeman. This lavishly rendered image is in Excellent condition and is huge with an overall framed size of 42" x 20.5". Also featured are the signatures of writer/creators Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Ron Goulart. From the Martin Greim Collection.
Specialty Illustration: C. C. Beck, Rich Buckler, Steve Ditko, Lee Elias, Carmine Infantino, Fred Kida, Frank Miller, Jim Mooney, Irv Novick, John Romita Sr., Joe Staton, Bernie Wrightson and Others Original Art (c. 1979-82) Steve Ditko famously never attends comic conventions, so we can't get over seeing the Blue Beetle he contributed here... and it's difficult to overshadow a Bernie Wrightson Swamp Thing and a Frank Miller Daredevil! For the most part it's actually the Golden Age taking center stage on this spectacular jam piece with such greats as the Justice Society, Black Cat, Captain Tootsie, the Shield, Airboy, and the original Daredevil, several of which were drawn by their original artists! Other johnny-come-lately heroes from the last 50 years are Adam Strange, Marvel's Black Cat, the Martian Manhunter, and Martin Greim's very own Thunder Bunny. This beautifully rendered jam page also features the signatures of writer/creator Gardner Fox and Len Wein. Framed to an overall size 42" x 20.5", the art is in Excellent condition. From the Martin Greim Collection.
Specialty Illustration: George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, Dave Stevens, Dave Sim, Dave Cockrum, John Severin, Paul Ryan, Willie Blyberg, Scott McCloud, Steve Rude, Michael Gilbert, Dan Adkins, Dick Ayers, and Gray Morrow Original Art (c. 1981-88). The Dave Stevens Rocketeer illustration seen here is one of the best pieces of Stevens art we've seen offered for public auction, yet it's just the tip of the iceberg. Seven years in the making, this super-spectacular jam page spotlights many of the great independent comic book heroes of the modern era, as well as a few offbeat mainstream stalwarts. The roll call for this piece also includes the new Teen Titans, Cerebus, Blackhawk, the Fly, Zot, Mr. Monster, Nexus, Dynamo, Ghost Rider, and the Vigilante. Framed to an overall size of 42" x 20.5", the art is in Excellent condition. In addition to being signed by all of the artists, this magnificent piece was also signed by writer Marv Wolfman. From the Martin Greim Collection.
Specialty Illustration: Milton Caniff, Don Newton, John Prentice, Al Williamson, Al McWilliams, Chester Gould, Murphy Anderson, Will Eisner, Frank Robbins, John Cullen Murphy, Frank Robbins, Gil Kane, and Others Comic Strip Characters Original Art (1980). All of your favorite funny pages folk are here in this incredible giant-sized specialty piece -- it's sure to make a treasured showpiece for any comic strip art collector. The line-up includes Terry Lee, Dragon Lady, Hot-Shot Charlie, Little Orphan Annie, Sandy, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Rip Kirby, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracy, Smilin' Jack, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Buck Rogers, the Spirit, Latigo, Prince Valiant, Johnny Hazard, Green Lantern, and Tarzan. Framed to an overall size of 42" x 20.5", the art is in Excellent condition. In addition to being signed by all of the artists, this magnificent piece was also signed by comic strip creators Max Allan Collins, Jim Lawrence, Lee Falk, Hal Foster, and Archie Goodwin. From the Martin Greim Collection
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
TPB A DAY 003: The Lonesome Hunters - YAY!
YAY - The art matches the tone & tenor of the story perfectly. I love stories that show & not tell. Stories that give the right amount of stuff to reveal the world being built, but leave a lot of mysteries for the reader's imagination. I ordered the second volume as soon as I finished this TPB. Here is the second TP I just ordered - The Lonesome Hunter: The Wolf Child - excited to read it! :)
DORK PLAN: I’m going to read one TPB a day from my 5,000+ strong TPB collection. I’ll post the one I read here the next day with a YAY or NAY, and maybe a line or two about what I thought. NOTE: Got a TPB you want me to read? Drop it in the comments! If I have it, I’ll give it a review.
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