NEW YORK, NY.- The original art from Page 10, issue #3 of Frank Miller and Klaus Janson’s Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (DC, 1986) became the single most valuable piece of American comic art to ever sell when it brought $448,125 as part of Heritage A…
The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center explores Cartoon Polymaths
February 4 – April 15, 2011 Opening Reception: February 3, 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sheila C. Johnson Design Center Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery Parsons The New School for Design 66 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street http://www.newschool.edu/sjdc While the word cartoon is usually associated with humorous line drawing, the form has a deep influence across many […]
Author Neil Gaiman Wins Suit Over Spawn Characters
MADISON, WIS (AP).- A federal judge has ruled that Coraline and Stardust author Neil Gaiman (GAY-min) is owed royalties for three more characters that appeared in artist Todd McFarlane’s classic Spawn comic book series. U.S. District Court Judge Barba…
"American Splendor" Comic Book Writer Harvey Pekar Dies at 70
CLEVELAND, OHIO (AP).- Harvey Pekar, whose
autobiographical comic book series “American Splendor” portrayed his
unglamorous
life with bone-dry honesty and wit, was found dead at home early Monday,
authorities said. He was 70. The cause o…
"American Splendor" Comic Book Writer Harvey Pekar Dies at 70 in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP).- Harvey Pekar, whose autobiographical comic book series “American Splendor” portrayed his unglamorous life with bone-dry honesty and wit, was found dead at home early Monday, authorities said. He was 70. The cause of death was unclear, …