Monday, April 6, 2009

Boston Comiccon Roundup and Jimmy Cheung Commission


This last weekend was the Boston Comic Con and even though I was only able to go on Saturday, I had a great time.

The big acquisition was the Jimmy Cheung commission posted above. Cheung was a really nice guy to talk to. The commission is absolutely stunning. The degree of shading and variation of gray tones is spectacular. The detailing of the hair and cape is perfect. And Kara looks so intense. This has to be one of the premiere pieces in my collection. If only I had had the money to upgrade from a bust shot to a 3/4 figure. But go ahead and stare ... I have been for a day now.

I also got to meet and grab some signatures from Paul Gulacy, Mike Allred, and Whilce Portacio. All were really friendly.

As for back issues, I was able to grab some Silver Age Supergirl issues including some of her appearances with Batgirl (World's Finest #176, Detective Comics #509) and with Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #177). I might end up reviewing that last one. I also am close to having all of Supergirl's Adventure Comics run, missing just 4 issues.

And ... I even saw a decent copy of Action Comics #252 (!!!) for $450. If only my friends ... if only!

So all in all a very good day. Now to sign up for some moonlighting to recoup the losses.

11 comments:

Saranga said...

Pretty picture :) I like her face, especially her eyebrows. they're not plucked to death. That's unusual.

Heath Edwards said...

jim cheung does great work on all the titles i've read of his. well done! on getting him to give you a supergirl. its beautiful...

Beam77 said...

Anj, There is a preview picture of the new Robinson Justice Leauge mini at the new DCUblog at dcublog.dccomics.com. Ofcourse Supergirl is in the picture. There is also a preview of the next issue of Action. You should check it out.

Anj said...

Pretty picture :) I like her face, especially her eyebrows. they're not plucked to death. That's unusual.

jim cheung does great work on all the titles i've read of his. well done! on getting him to give you a supergirl. its beautiful...


Thanks for the posts.

I agree that this is a stunning piece. Certainly a stand-out in my collection.

Anj said...

Anj, There is a preview picture of the new Robinson Justice Leauge mini at the new DCUblog at dcublog.dccomics.com. Ofcourse Supergirl is in the picture.

Thanks for the post.

Looks like they'll put up more JL art on the blog soon. I'll post it here at that point.

I am still pretty disappointed that this is just a mini-series now.

TalOs said...

Truly diggin the latest added comish, Anj! :D

Colin said...

Beautiful commission! Glad you enjoyed the show.

Anj said...

Beautiful commission! Glad you enjoyed the show.

Thanks for the post.

It was a fun time. That con keeps getting better and better.

Laoguy said...

This is beautiful work. I am jealous of all your Supergirl commissions. Great job Jimmy Cheung.

Laoguy said...

I just did colors for this drawing. Check it out on my blog

Anj said...

I just did colors for this drawing. Check it out on my blog

Thanks for the post and link!

Very nice job!