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One fay while scrolling through Facebook, I happened upon a work in progress by Michael Simbajon of my favorite X-Men femme fatale, Spiral. You so rarely see her drawn, I immediately inquired if it was available. To my delight, it was both available, and it was affordable too. I immediately laid dibs. As Michael was finishing up Spiral, he asked his watchers if they'd be down for another character? A unanimous vote cried out to add Longshot. This was fine by me as he's one of my favorite heroes. Michael contacted me a little later with the jealous boyfriend idea. I thought it was a great play. And now this cover has finally made it to its new home. If you're looking for a sketch cover commission, be sure to check Michael out! @lost_filipino @marvel #xmen #spiral #longshot #dazzler #coverartwork #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #blankcover #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cox6f7GBClG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Was watching Tony Kent a week ago on Whatnot draw a killer Red Sonja. He was feeling like keeping the fantasy character coming, so when his faithful companion, Shelley, started scrolling through blank covers for ideas. As she was flipping through, I saw this Hanna Barbera Future Quest cover. And when I was a kid, my favorite HB cartoon was Thundarr the Barbarian. And the idea popped in my brain in a second. Fantasy female + Hanna Barbers = Princess Ariel So I asked Tony if he knew the cartoon and character. And sure enough, he did. The results was this amazing pin-up cover. @tonykent_heroes_art @dcofficial #hannabarbera #princessariel #thundarr #thundarrthebarbarian #covercommission #coverartwork #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #blankcover #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cov2uOLBS7P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#mailcallmonday I received two kick ass packages as I walked through the door today. One from the excellent folks over at Clan McDonald Comics and one from eBay. On Superbowl Sunday, CMC had a sale of slabbs, and if you picked the winner of the game before kick off, you got an extra discount. I chose correctly and got a great deal on these two covers. First off, Notti & Nyce Cosplay Gallery Vol. 2 Fatally Flawless Mortal Kombat Scorpion chase variant signed by Mike DeBalfo. You could only get this cover if you bought the 10 cover packs, and even then, there was only a chance of getting it as there were only 100 made. I never thought I'd afford this book, and now 37/100 is mine graded 9.6 by CBCS. Don't ever let FOMO get you. With patience and time, most comics become affordable. The next thing I got from CMC was a CBCS 9.6 grade copy of the Wildstorm 30th Anniversary Special. I love Grifter & Zealot. I love the WildC.A.T.s. With a Jim Lee cover sporting these two and CMC prices, it was too good to pass up. About the same time I got these two books from CMC, I got an offer I couldn't refuse on eBay. A seller offered me a CGC 9.8 grade copy of the first issue of Katana, the David Finch sketch variant for a bill. I immediately said yes! I've been wanting this book for a bit, and other sellers are asking crazy prices. Again, patience and time win the day. Today was a great mail call! @clan_mcdonald_comics @mike_debalfo @artofmarat @dcofficial @cbcscomics @cgccomics #mortalkombat #scorpion #wildstormcomics #grifter #zealot #wildcats #comicbookart #comiccover #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMUyZqhEYq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A few weeks ago, the good people at Clan McDonald Comics had an open vendor sale, and I was able to pick up this amazing piece by Jimbo Salgado. It took a bit of a circuitous path to get here. Ordered from guys in Illinois. Drawn in the Philippines. And shipped to Maryland from Singapore. But now it's in its final home. Mr. Salgado, this piece is incredible, and I'm glad to have it in my personal collection now. @jimbosalgado @jimbo03salgado @clan_mcdonald_comics @marvel #wolverine #weaponx #mailcall #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #coverartwork #comicbookart #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYnETSMNWf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#mailcall Received a package from Brazil today from the extremely talented Wellington Rafael. He is an amazing erotica artist who was able to complete a picture I've been envisioning for years. In 2012, Mel B starred in a breast cancer awareness campaign called CoppaFeel! I always wanted to see it recreated in a certain way. And I finally found the artist got it. I'm my mind, I always saw Jennifer Anniston playing Spiral. So I asked for her as Spiral in the same pose, with none other than the lucky Longshot to give her a hand. I absolutely love how this came out! The second picture is a belated birthday present for my friend Travis, who is stationed overseas right now. I heard he had a thing for Harley Quinn, so i asked if her animated debut could be a little more realistic. This will be here when he returns. He also drew a very risqué cover for me, but it's way too hot for the general public. PM me if you'd like to see it. If you are looking for any kind of erotica drawn, he is truly your artist! @rafael_feles.art @iron_cowboy_comics #longshot #spiral #harleyquinn #originalartwork #commissionedartwork #infintystones #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmspFrxsQru/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Christmas 2022 My gifts this year from my incredible family! An extendable back scratcher The timeship USS Aeon from Star Trek A Grifter action figure 9.8 CGC graded issues of Thor 338, 339, & 340 Having finished off my sets for Weapon X, Longshot, and Kyle Rayner Green Lantern, I told my wife I wanted to get the introduction arc for Beta Ray Bill. She got me 3 out of the 4 books. She's pretty freaking awesome! Now it's up to me to put some pennies together and save up for the first appearance. I think I made out dame well! Merry Christmas Everyone! @walter.simonson.5 @marvel @cgccomics @internatonal_man_of_mystery @kithomason @ajthomason1978 #betaraybill #stormbreaker #grifter #startrek #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmmmj7aOIwa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#mailcall The final book I sent off to CGC for grading has arrived! This book arrived at the house literally minutes before we headed up to Baltimore. So I took it as a sign. Takashi Okazaki's Star Wars: Visions issue 1 Peach Momoko virgin variant cover. CGC gave it a 9.8 which isn't too surprising as I didn't even break the Frankie's seal on the bag & board. While I'm not completely on the Peach train, she does make some exceptional art! This is an excellent addition to my comic collection. @takashiokazaki @peachmomoko60 @starwars @marvel @cgccomics @frankiescomics #starwars #virgincover #gradedcomics #sithlord #sith #jedi #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Baltimore Comic-Con) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6fW6NLt3c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One of my favorite artists to work with is Hugo Pelcastre. As an artist his work is phenomenal, as a person he's friendly and a joy to work with. No matter what idea I've ever come up with he's taken on the challenge. Here are just three of the multiple covers he's drawn for me. 1. BRZRKR issue 1 I wanted the idea that the immortal Beserker saw all the different lives he could of lived. The plan was a front and back piece, but turns out only the front cover was blank. We ended up going with John Wick, Ted Logan, Kai, Johnny Silverhand, & Neo. 2. Spider Squirrel issue 1 This is an independent comic done by my friend Charlie McElvy. His hero Spider Squirrel and sidekick Trash Panda. I had a wild idea to do them as Ranma 1/2 characters cosplayers. 3. Disney Comics & Stories issue 1 For this cover I let Hugo know I was thinking about a battle between my wife's favorite Ursula (from the Little Mermaid) and my favorite Kida (from Atlantis). Hugo came up with everything else. I last spoke to Hugo in October 2022. He was about to send me my latest batch of covers, including these three. We had just spoken about a new piece and then he was gone. I'm hoping he's alright as he isn't the type to dissappear. @hugo.pel @keanureevesofflcial_ @disney #brzrkr #kida #princesskida #ursula #spidersquirrel #ranma½ #ranma #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #commissionedartwork #covercommission #coverartwork #sketchcover #blankcover #comicbookart #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClxdBl4sOjJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#mailcall #baltimorecomiccon Got the majority of my books back from CGC that I submitted at the end of October at Baltimore Comic Con. These are all the books I got signed. First up is Grayson issue 1 1:100 Janin variant signed by Tom King After that I have the Kyle Rayner Green Lantern into arc, all with the DC Universe Logo Gren Lantern issues 48, 49, 50, & 51 all signed by Ron Marz These are all for my personal collection. And while I would have loved some higher grades, this now completes my third character origin arc; Weapon X, Longshot, and now my favorite Green Lantern. @tomking_tk @ron_marz @dccomics @cgccomics @baltimorecomiccon #nightwing #dickgrayson #greenlantern #kyleraynergreenlantern #kylerayner #passionforcomics #comicgeek (at Baltimore Comic-Con) https://www.instagram.com/p/CluNDZpvnET/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The latest edition to my Slave/Huttslayer Leia collection. This time I commissioned the amazing Nanci Vasconcellos. After seeing her hand painted covers, I knew I wanted one for my collection. She painted a version of one of my favorite characters Spiral in a version as Red Sonja that was truly amazing. If you name a character she's probably painted her. Thank you Nanci, for such an amazing piece! @nanci.vasconcellos @starwars @marvel #princessleia #slaveleia #huttslayerleia #starwars #nancivasconcellos #covercommission #coverartwork #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #blankcover #passionforcomic #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cha-3kQvpuW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Yet another book totally worth the wait. SR International Comics had a commission event with Aldrin 'BUZZ' Aw a while back. BUZZ is a tremendous artist so I had to take in this opportunity. But COVID and real life gets in the way of even the best laid plans. Last December I finally got to see how my commission had come out. I immediately loved it and had Steven Rose send it off to CGC for grading. After a few months with CGC down in Florida, the book is finally home. And I have a fantastic new Slave/Huttslayer Leia to add to my collection. @buzz_the_artist @starwars @marvel @cgc.comics @srcomics #princessleia #slaveleia #huttslayerleia #starwars #covercommission #coverartwork #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #blankcover #passionforcomic #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccs7hD5rYnx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Received my latest cover from the very talented Tony Kent. I asked to draw a battle between the queens of Mars. Dejah Thoris vs Tyr'ahnee. Who do you think would win? I often wonder if Tony looks at my ideas as challenges, but he always comes out swinging! Thank you once again for the kick ass cover.l, my friend. @tonykent_heroes_art @dynamitecomics #dejahthoris #tyrahnee #tyrahneetuesday #queentyrahnee #mailcall #covercommission #originalartwork #originalcoverart #passionforcomic #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaTW1VJMUjU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Got another incredible cover from the incredible Tony Kent today. Tony's had a little difficulty with Whatnot because of Canada Post, so I hit him up directly for a commission. He let me know some ofvthe new covers he got in, and when he told he had a Princess Leia cover I knew I had to get a new Hutt Slayer Leia for my collection. The cover arrived today and I love it! I let Tony have free reign on the cover, and I'm blown away how it turned out. If you trust the artist them let them art! @tonykent_heroes_art @starwars @marvel #princessleia #slaveleia #huttslayerleia #starwars #covercommission #coverartwork #originalartwork #sketchcoverart #blankcoverart #sketchcover #blankcover #passionforcomic #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbToZXjMFv7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My ill gotten goods from Baltimore Comic Con! I was able to get some excellent commissions this and a few bad ass prints. First up from Gus Mauk I was able to get on his pre-con list so when I got there Saturday I had this fabulous Slave Leia to add to my collection. But I had to pick up the battle worn Logan! It immediately reminded me of that scene from the movie. After that I was able to get on a few commission lists to be shipped to me later, but woke up to one of them being completed overnight. CB Zane hit me up to show me his Slave Leia was complete. That's a wake up ladies & gentlemen! Now I'm hoping to hear from Steve Lydic about Shipwreck on G.I. Joe cove and David Hindelang about a Spider-man 2099 vs Batman Beyond cover. Also hoping to hear from Daxiong about a Slave Leia/Dragon commission. On the print side of the house I grabbed Conan & War Angels from the incredible Jason Metcalf, and ordered a killer Dragon of Sin print from Sammy Castillo. Have to give an honorable mention to Jordan P Jackson. I wanted to grab his Samurai Kida print, but lost track of time and money. May have to order it from him if possible. But the absolute best part was meeting a long time friend in person. Mister American Ninja himself, Charlie McElvy. Charlie and I have supported each other's creative work online for years. It was awesome to mert him at the show. This man is living one of my dreams. Published Comic Author. Couldn't be happier for you brother! @charliemcelvy @tscastillostudios @metcalfjason @jpjacksonart @daxiongart @dkhindelang @slyart75 @zanecb @gus_mauk_artist @baltimorecomiccon @starwars #originalartwork #covercommission #coverartwork #passionforcomic #comicgeek #slaveleia #logan #wolverine #xmen #conanthebarbarian (at Baltimore Comic-Con) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVbUc52PBrJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I recently commissioned Hugo Pelcastre to draw an homage to Ryan Stegman's Spider-man Renew Your Vows 1:25 variant cover. And he knocked it out of the park! I loved the theme of Stegman's cover ever since I first saw it. But as a Ben Reilly fan I've wanted to get this variant drawn as soon as I saw the original. Never understood why Marvel didn't bring these two characters together? Just like Nadia needed her geek, Black Cat needs her Spider. Scarlet Spider: Renew Your Vows @hugo.pel @ryanstegman @marvelcomicss #scarletspider #blackcat #benreilly #feliciahardy #originalartwork #covercommission #coverartwork #passionforcomic #comicgeek (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2lxFzsBbv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Ordered some killer books from New Kadia Comics including a NM copy of highly underrated Nightwing #117. Everyone looks at Birds of Prey #8 as a Key book, because of Nightwing and Oracle's first kiss. But no one seems to bat an eyelash at that time Dick asked Barbara to marry him, and she accepted! Written by Devin Grayson (she is still the best Nightwing writer IMHO), this story happens directly before the Infinite Crisis storyline, and sadly wasn't followed up on. But with the recent return of Dick Grayson's memories, the engagement was counted as cannon among them. The copy I got today is pristine and I plan on getting it graded bt CGC to match my BOP8. Thanks for the great book guys! @gothamette @dccomics @newkadia @cgccomics #nightwing #batgirl #oracle #passionforcomic #comicgeek #superherolove (at Crofton, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLu_To-hAhN/?igshid=qt7b1xu5j4s