Original art is unique - for any given page of any given comic book, there is only one page that the artist drew. The phrase “original art” may encompass any of the following:
- Bristol board containing the artist’s pencil and inks. The pencils are typically done in non-reproducing blue with black ink over. Often, corrections (such as with White-out) can be seen, as well as production directives in the margins. This work is now now done electronically by most shops and more recent original art pieces have only the artwork.
- Proofs used in production. These are often paste-ups of photocopies, titles, etc. used in the final camera-ready copy. There is often little or no actual drawing on these pages. These are considerably less valuable than the actual original art, but can still command high prices for desirable pieces. For example, in May 2007, the production proof for X-Men #4, feature Jack Kirby art, listed for $1,500.
- Color proofs. These are production proofs used by the colorist to correct colors.
- Sketches and commissions. For example, comic book artists often appear at conventions and do sketches for fans, or accept commissions to produce pinups or other artwork. These are not directly related to the production of finished comic books, but are often referred to as “original art” regardless.
Original art is unsigned by the artist at the time of use in production, but may be later signed by the artist when selling it. Autographs and signed comics are not generally considered original art.
Originally, comic book companies did not return original art to the artists. The dispute between Marvel Comics and Jack Kirby led eventually to artists’ right to have their artwork returned and it is now common to see artists selling their pages.
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Silver Surfer Requiem #1 p.9 Reed & Sue, by Esad Ribic US $709.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:05:37 PDT Add to watch list |
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Capcom 34052-Capcom - 34052 Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom PS3 US $52.46 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:07:21 PDT Add to watch list |
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BRAZIL SAMBA Original Modern Art Acrylic Diptych PAINTING Vibrant & Gorgeous US $69.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 12:01:15 PDT Add to watch list |
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X-Men: Children of the Atom (Sega Saturn, 1996) US $13.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 12:01:11 PDT Add to watch list |
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Shogun Warriors #1 p.15 1st App Team, Trimpe & Milgrom US $460.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:00:54 PDT Add to watch list |
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VINTAGE DALMATION PUPPY HERB CHIDLEY ART FISHING TACKLE CAUGHT IN THE ACT DOG 58 US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 12:00:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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X2: X-Men United (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Pan & Scan) US $5.99 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:57:43 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art -ZATANNA BUST by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art -WONDER WOMAN BUST by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:26 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art -SLAVE LEIA BUST by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:21 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art -RED SONJA BUST by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:15 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art -BATMAN BUST by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:09 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art - 2007 SKETCHBOOK ART FAIRYTAILS by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:03 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art - 2004 OLD SKETCHES 03 by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:56 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art - 2004 OLD SKETCHES 02 by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:49 PDT Add to watch list |
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Original Art - 2004 OLD SKETCHES 01 by rantz US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:42 PDT Add to watch list |
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FULL COLOR COMMISSION SLOT 27 by rantz US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:36 PDT Add to watch list |
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FULL COLOR COMMISSION SLOT 26 by rantz US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:31 PDT Add to watch list |
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FULL COLOR COMMISSION SLOT 25 by rantz US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:56:25 PDT Add to watch list |
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Rumble in the Bronx (VHS, 1996) US $1.99 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:53:51 PDT Add to watch list |
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Comics Crash Course by Vincent Giarrano and Vince Giarrano (2004, Paperback) US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 11:54:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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Sin City (Blu-ray Disc, 2011, 2-Disc Set, Recut, Extended, Unrated) US $8.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:54:03 PDT Add to watch list |
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Marvel 1602: Quill Award Edition by Andy Kubert (2006, Paperback) US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:51:29 PDT Add to watch list |
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The Dark Knight (DVD, 2008, Full Screen Edition) Christian Bale US $2.49 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:49:15 PDT Add to watch list |
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Pogo Sunday Original by Walt Kelly 1972 - Howland, Churchy, Beauregard US $280.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:46:53 PDT Add to watch list |
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52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen by Keith Giffen (2008, Paperback) TPB US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:45:15 PDT Add to watch list |
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BONE OUT FROM BONEVILLE BY JEFF SMITH US $2.49 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:42:36 PDT Add to watch list |
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BONE OUT FRM BONEVILLE BY JEFF SMITH US $3.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:42:36 PDT Add to watch list |
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Compleat Aliens Hardcover (#351/500) US $400.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:41:28 PDT Add to watch list |
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original comic book art from the tic issue #4 US $200.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 11:40:47 PDT Add to watch list |
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Tokyo Tribes, Vol. 4, New Books US $12.48 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:40:37 PDT Add to watch list |
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SAMBA Original Brazil MODERN ART Diptych Acrylic Painting Stretched Signed US $67.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:39:38 PDT Add to watch list |
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#22 Skull Bunnies Encounter + Plush Toys & Comic Books by Ben Seto US $125.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:39:33 PDT Add to watch list |
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Power Rangers Annual 2008 - US $1.56 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:39:23 PDT Add to watch list |
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Soulcalibur IV (Premium Edition) (Xbox 360, 2008) US $25.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:39:18 PDT Add to watch list |
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Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (Sony Playstation 3, 2011) US $11.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:39:08 PDT Add to watch list |
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Playing for Pizza NEW by John Grisham US $14.74 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:42:22 PDT Add to watch list |
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The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl NEW US $46.35 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:41:23 PDT Add to watch list |
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GOVINDER NAZRAN "The Magnificent Seven" Litho on Paper Limited Edition w/ COA US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:37:17 PDT Add to watch list |
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GOVINDER NAZRAN "The Magnificent Seven" Litho on Paper Limited Edition w/ COA US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:37:17 PDT Add to watch list |
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ORIGINAL Abstract Painting On Custom Round Canvas Cubism art US $129.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:36:51 PDT Add to watch list |
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Patapon 2 (PlayStation Portable, 2009) BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED! US $4.75 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:36:05 PDT Add to watch list |
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Oliver Stone WILD PALMS rare dvd MINI-SERIES KIM CATTRALL Dana Delany 1990s US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:35:13 PDT Add to watch list |
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LARA, AGUST¡N - DIE UNVERGESSENE STIMME - NEW CD US $10.46 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:32:46 PDT Add to watch list |
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SCARLATTI, ALESSANDR - VICTORIA DE LOS ANGELES LIVE AT THE TEATRO COL¢N - NEW CD US $13.50 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:32:39 PDT Add to watch list |
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Spider-Man 1 Original Marvel Comic Book from 1990 Todd McFarlane Near Mint US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:31:49 PDT Add to watch list |
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1978 FRANK ZAPPA W/ SEXY JUNGLE GIRLS CENTERFOLD + 9 PG INTER ACID ROCK MAGAZINE US $24.99 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:31:48 PDT Add to watch list |
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Preacher Complete Set Vol 1-9 + Covers New Paperback Graphic Novels TPB US $90.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:36:20 PDT Add to watch list |
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MOZART, WOLFGANG AMA - LEBENDIGE VERGANGENHEIT: GIUSEPPE DE LUCA - NEW CD US $15.36 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 11:31:03 PDT Add to watch list |
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The Dark Knight (DVD, 2008, Widescreen) used US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 11:29:53 PDT Add to watch list |