SDCC is the greatest spectacle in comics fandom. The Felix Comic Art Podcast is...a podcast about original comic art. But we're at SDCC! And we're bringing you a new episode! First up is Jim Halperin, co-founder and co-chairman of Heritage Auctions. It's his third time with us, and as before, he answers every question. He shies away from nothing. Pretty damn impressive for the most important man in the comic art market! Thanks, Jim! But there's more! We also bring back past favorite guests for an impromptu chat about oddball art we're all hoping to find. All tips on locating anything we talk about is welcome and appreciated! Finally, DWJ just won Eisner Awards for Best Writer/Artist and Best Series for TRANSFORMERS. Arguably the two biggest Eisners a series can win...for a toy comic. Only DWJ. We had a comprehensive panel last month, and you'll get to hear it here. Congrats, Dan! A three-parter! Enjoy!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast proudly welcomes the Prince of All Media to the show...it's David Choe! This was one of the most fun chats we've ever done. Thanks to Dave for inviting us to his studio and opening up about comic art like never before! Check out his companion Show-and-Tell video on YouTube: As you can see, Dave has GREAT taste! Enjoy!

What does a STAR WARS X-Wing model selling for $3.1M have do with comic art? Listen to the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast and find out!   We welcome back David Mandel, the winner of that record-setting X-Wing auction. Who also happens to own one of the most impressive collections of original comic art ever assembled. Thanks to that X-Wing, a treasure trove of comic art will soon be hitting the market. Get the scoop on the pieces that you’ll be seeing at Heritage’s January auction…and beyond! Plus all the unfiltered hobby talk you’ve come to expect from the show. Happy holidays, everyone!

We're back! Thank you all for your patience during our break. But I believe with my latest guest, Ken Viola, that the wait was worth it. What drives this podcast more than anything are the collector stories. Having been a collector since the 1950s, it's safe to say that Ken has witnessed and experienced more than most in this hobby. Not many can say they were friends with Steve Ditko, or got to hang Frank Frazetta's Egyptian Queen painting in their parents' home, or can lay claim to being the OG Alan Moore art collector. Or produce a documentary featuring Will Eisner, Frank Miller, Moebius, Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, and other comics legends. And that's just scratching the surface.  We're going to bring Ken back down the road for part two...for now, enjoy your intro to Ken Viola!

"If you buy one or two nice pieces a year, in 20 years you'll have a great collection." Words of wisdom from our esteemed guest, Richard Martines. A collector of over 40 years, listen in as Richard shares his experiences and insights from our crazy hobby. Listen and learn! Part two is my appearance on the Pixels and Panels Podcast. Not quite Richard-level, but hey, we needed to fill out this episode! Two hours of non-stop comic art talk, enjoy!

At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, we managed to secure a chat with the most influential figure in our hobby: Jim Halperin of Heritage Auctions. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022...he returns. And he saved a blockbuster scoop just for the occasion. We follow up our talk with Jim with a round table breaking it all down. Joining me are veteran panelists Andy Robbins and Yo Kuri. It's two straight hours of pure comic art conversations, like you'll get nowhere else. Enjoy!  

The original art cover for Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 has just sold at auction for 2.4 million dollars...and who better to talk to us about it than the King of DKR art collectors, David Mandel. Hear Dave's take on the art, the auction, and what it all means for the OA hobby at large. As usual, Dave doesn't hold back! To the point where we may be asked to take this down. It's happened before. So listen while you can! That's all in the first hour. As a bonus we've also included two recent podcasts from our friends Christian Monggaard and Casey Lau. Their guest? It's Dave again! So if you just can't get enough Dave, we've got FOUR more hours for you! Thanks to Christian and Casey for letting us share their shows! It's DKR. It's Dave Mandel. Enjoy!

Two weeks on, and the record sale at auction is still what everyone's talking about. So The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns with Chuck Costas, THE hobby expert on SECRET WARS and G.I. JOE. And also personal friend of artist Mike Zeck. Chuck shares his insights on what went down exclusively here. Thanks Chuck! Part two is an episode of The Hyper Room, hosted by tech guru Casey Lau. Casey grills me on the hobby, the market, collecting, and all things original comic art. Thanks to Casey for allowing us to share it with our audience here. An extra-long episode this time out, enjoy!

Our first episode of 2022 features show regular Gene Park and a discussion centered around that beloved '80s fan-favorite, G.I. JOE #21! The reason? Because Gene owns the complete interiors...and the cover has just now hit auction! We talk to Gene before and after the big event. And the auction is even bigger than we had anticipated...besides the huge sale of the G.I. JOE #21 cover, it also featured an absolute jaw-dropper: The record-setting $3.36 million sale of a single comic panel page. Of course, we had to talk about that, too! We close out this episode with a chat I had with Danish author/film critic, Christian Monggaard (ROBERT CRUMB: I CAN'T DO PRETTY), on his podcast. We talk about all things comic art. Thanks to Christian for allowing me to share this with our audience! Enjoy the show!

Our roundtable episodes are some of our most popular, so welcome back Gene Park and Andy Robbins along with new guest Yo Kuri!   We got together to talk about NYCC, the first major convention since the pandemic. But, as usual, it ends up being a deeper dive into the hobby. Hear about recent auctions, the MIRACLEMAN #1 cover recreation hubbub, the emergence of a new class of collectors, and more! Thanks as always for listening, enjoy!    

If you're a member of Comic Art Fans, then you know the name "Marcus Wai". What you didn't know, though, is that Marcus has quietly put together a secret collection that will simply blow your mind. Learn more about your favorite CAF commenter and how he built his collection on the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! And check out our for his Show and Tell video!

Many years ago, I predicted Dinesh Shamdasani would make an impact in the comic art hobby. It took longer than I expected, but the impact has also been far greater. Hear his story now, how he became the "first appearance" guy...and what really went down with the ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 cover. All that and more on the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! Thanks, Dinesh!

I told you the schedule would be sporadic...only this time, you didn't have to wait months for a fix. The latest episode of is up! With popular show guests GENE PARK, ANDY ROBBINS, and LAMBERT SHENG! Our topic: The state of the comic art market! We recorded the episode two weekends ago, right as the lastest Signature comic art auction from Heritage Auctions had concluded. The timing was right, because I've been wanting to talk to these guys for a while about the unprecedented rise in values over the past year or so. If you've been wondering, too, then this one's for you. Plus all the usual hobby insights from some of the sharpest collectors around. Thanks to my pals for joining me! And now enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for June 2021 with a special guest: Pixar animator and art collector, Andy Beall. Andy is a veteran animator who got his start on the beloved classic, THE IRON GIANT. He was then recruited by the Charles Schulz estate to direct the PEANUTS special, HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN, as well as write and draw the original comic THE BEAGLE HAS LANDED, CHARLIE BROWN! But the bulk of his career has been at Pixar, where he was worked on countless favorites, starting with THE INCREDIBLES.. Besides being a guest on the show, though, Andy has done something special for fans and collectors: He has created a series of drawings featuring all of the iconic characters he’s been associated with. Including an absolutely gorgeous cover-quality piece for THE IRON GIANT. All of these will be available soon. But even more impressively, Andy has donated all of this art to benefit our charity, the . 100% of all proceeds from this sale will support cancer patients and their families via our fund. My gratitude to Andy for his incredible generosity. Please sign up for the newsletter on our site at to get all the details. Again, we will be making the drop announcement soon. Oh, and here’s a spoiler: Andy is one of the most prolific commenters on . If you don’t recognize his name, it’s because he posts under the pseudonym, “Kent Mansley”. If you have a CAF gallery, then you probably have a comment from Kent Mansley on one of your pieces. Whether he goes by Andy or Kent, I’m proud to call him a friend. Thank you, Andy! BONUS: For those of you who missed my talk with at Comic Art LIVE! a few months ago, we've added it at the end so you can enjoy this VERY rare appearance by Tradd! And as an added bonus, we close out this episode with a chat I had with CAF's Bill Cox! Our longest episode to date, enjoy!

The first episode of 2021 is here! Finally! Featuring filmmaker S. Craig Zahler, writer/director of BONE TOMAHAWK, BRAWL IN CELLBLOCK 99, and DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE. And now writer/artist of the graphic novel THE FORBIDDEN SURGERIES OF THE HIDEOUS DR. DIVINUS. And, as it happens, a dedicated original comic art collector! We cover it all. Thanks to Zahler for the chat! Our website is . Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive announcements and opportunities, including awesome giveaways! Follow us on , , to see and discover the best in modern comic art. Leave a rating/review for the show on iTunes...we'll read it on the next episode! Thanks and enjoy the show!

Happy Holidays everyone from the Felix Comic Art Podcast. We’ve got a surprise for you: It’s the very first episode of our premium edition show, which we call SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART.   SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART is our fundraiser for and has been available as exclusive content for donors. In partnership with , The Lu Family Fund provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients to help them receive specialized care. Our goal is to improve survivorship and help redefine standard of care treatment.   I’ll have more to share later, but for now, I want to express my gratitude to all our friends and listeners who have donated to our charity. In just a few short months, The Lu Family Fund has become far and away the largest single contributor to Paltown’s overall mission. Our first episode of SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART features our most popular guest ever, Albert Moy. If you enjoy our show, please consider making a tax-deductible donation on our page at . Any amount is greatly appreciated. And if you’re interested in hearing the rest of this series, for more details. Thanks everyone. And now…the return of Albert Moy. Like you’ve never heard him before. (Please note: This episode will only be up for a limited time, per our agreement with Albert.)

What happens when you build a world-class collection in record time...and then have to dismantle it just as quickly? Our guest for this episode is Cristian Casares, who besides having experienced a lifetime's worth of collecting in a few short years, is also the fan behind the epic DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 recreation project. And if you want to hear all about Tradd Moore's SILVER SURFER: BLACK, Cristian played a major role in how that art got sold, too. All that and more...it's almost two hours of solid original art talk! Our website is . Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive announcements and opportunities, including awesome giveaways! Follow us on , , to see and discover the best in modern comics art. Leave a rating/review for the show on iTunes...we'll read it on the next episode! Thanks and enjoy the show!

Surprise everyone, we’re back. I bet none of you were expecting another episode so soon. Well, this one’s not a regular episode. This one’s more of a sneak preview. To introduce a special edition of the show that we’re calling SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART.    SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART is the unleashed. I’ve recruited some of the biggest names in the hobby to assist with this project. If you’ve enjoyed the stories we’ve shared on the Felix Comic Art Podcast, then our SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART series will share the stories that we couldn’t discuss publicly before. Until now. A few samples of what you'll hear:   - Did a well-known collector once deprive himself of water for 24 hours prior to a notorious dealer coming to his home, because he was afraid he'd get ripped off if he had to go to the bathroom during the meeting?   - Did a publisher once try to extort Frank Frazetta for a painting, and if he didn't get it, he would publish some of Frank's secret pornographic art he'd gotten his hands on?   - What happens when the son of billionaire tries to buy $250K worth of art from you at a show with a check...but you don't know he's the son of a billionaire?   - How about the first (and last?) ever interview with the mysterious megacollector known as "The Vacuum"?   - And a whole lot more!   So why are so many willing to share these private collecting and hobby stories now? Because SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART is my fundraiser to benefit the cancer charity organization, PALTOWN. I want to thank my friends for helping me with this, and for opening up like never before to provide the best content possible.    The SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART series will only be available for those who have donated to PALTOWN. If you've already donated, you will be given access to everything. Every single episode. We already have five full-length episodes in the can, and are working on more! If you haven't donated, yet, it's not too late. We are offering multiple tiers, so you can have access to as many episodes, or as few, as you like. Please write me for more details. Our goal is to raise as much as we can for PALTOWN, so know that your tax deductible donations, at any tier, are greatly appreciated.   For now, this one’s available for all listeners…it's "The Craigslist Story".   Thanks everyone, talk soon. Felix

Podcast fans, we've got good news and bad news. Good news is...new episode is up! Bad news...it's got nothing to do with comic art. But it's about something important to me. This one's about my family. And what we've been through the last few years. It will, at the very least, answer any questions you may have had about why we went off our regular schedule. But mostly, I hope it might help someone out there who finds themselves in a similar siuation. Or if anyone is dealing with cancer now, feel free to reach out to me. You are not alone! The organization Paltown was extremely critical to me during our family journey. And it's so crucial for other patients and caregivers now. If you're a fan of the show and appreciate what we do, then please consider making a donation that will assist so many: Please dedicate the donation to my wife ("In Memory of Dianna Lu") and notify me via e-mail (). We have a lot planned for the show, and it starts with this fundraiser for Paltown. Thanks everyone, talk soon. Felix    

It's been a while, but The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! And to make up for our extended break, we're bringing you a double episode! Part 1 features a chat with a new collector in the hobby, Jason Kim. For those who have asked for new blood, I offer you Jason! Part 2 features a roundtable from SDCC 2019, put together by the intrepid Yams. He managed to rope in artist Daniel Warren Johnson, as well as fan favorite Andy Robbins, and soon-to-be fan favorite, Satya Chetri. Comic collecting stories galore in both parts, enjoy! Our website is . Sign up for the mailing list to stay on top of all announcements, new art, and exclusives! Follow us in , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!  

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Heritage Auctions? The Felix Comic Art Podcast reports on Heritage's Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction from May, which featured Frank Frazetta's record-shattering "Egyptian Queen". With a first-hand account is our long-time friend, and brand-new field reporter, Ron Sonenthal! Along with, of course, plenty of the hardcore comic art talk you love! Our website is . Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive announcements and opportunities, including awesome giveaways! Follow us on , , to see and discover the best in modern comics art. Leave a rating/review for the show on iTunes...we'll read it on the next episode! Thanks and enjoy the show!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back to our monthly schedule for May 2019! And it's a big month for our hobby as Frank Frazetta's "Egyptian Queen" is up for auction at Heritage, and is expected to set new records for comic/fantasy art. So the time is right to welcome Frank Frazetta's former art rep, Dr. Stephen Ferzoco, to the show! Steve and I talk about "Egyptian Queen" (including Steve's prediction for the hammer price), Frazetta's market, and his legacy. And more. A lot more. Frazetta fans, especially, enjoy! Our website is . Sign up for the mailing list to stay on top of all announcements, new art, and exclusives! Follow us in , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!

It's the return of your favorite irregularly released show all about original comic art: The Felix Comic Art Podcast! Join artists , , and as they lead a roundtable discussion sharing their views on original art, including how they collect, what they look for when they buy, commissions, their grails, and just geeking out on their favorite fellow artists! Featuring cameo appearances from , , and ! Check out our website, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter. Exclusives every month just for subscribers! Follow us on , , and . Leave a rating/review for the show on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy this all-artist roundtable!

  The first episode of 2019 for The Felix Comic Art Podcast has arrived!   Our guest this month is Chuck Costas. Chuck is a long-time collector who's known in the hobby as "the Mike Zeck guy". Listen and find out why! Listen as well to hear about Chuck's early start in collecting original art, his efforts throughout the years in bringing fans and collectors together (culminating in his new role as organizer of the L.A. Ultimate Comic Art and Collectibles show), and perhaps most impressively, reuniting all five of Zeck's iconic PUNISHER Limited Series covers in his collection!   And when you're done, check out his Show and Tell video on our YouTube channel:     Maybe not just the Mike Zeck guy after all!   Our website is . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy!  

This episode of the Felix Comic Art Podcast was originally set to be an exclusive bonus to our loyal listeners who have left reviews for us on iTunes. I've decided that, in the spirit of the holidays, and as thanks to EVERYONE for a record year for Felix Comic Art, to make this episode available to all. Special thanks to Gene Park for his long-awaited return appearance, hope you enjoy the chat!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back!   Thanks to all who wrote in during our hiatus. We know you missed the show, and we missed doing it, too. Although we're only planning to resume a semi-regular schedule going forward, know that we'll get these out as often as we can. Thanks again to everyone for their encouragement.   My guest for our return show is Todd Hignite. Todd is Vice-President of Heritage Auctions, as well as an art rep for such important comics creators as Daniel Clowes, Jaime Hernandez, and Adrian Tomine. I've been looking forward to talking to Todd for a long time and he doesn't disappoint. We cover his career, the art market, Todd McFarlane-era collectors, as well as the many treasures that have been offered by Heritage, including the latest, Bernie Krigstein's classic EC story, "Master Race". We pack a lot into this hour, hope you enjoy!   Our website is . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. We'll have a bonus episode out very soon just for iTunes reviewers with the inimitable Gene Park. We're glad to be back, thanks for listening!

The hiatus was short-lived! The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! Or, at least, a new version of it. I'll no longer be hosting every episode. But friends have offered to keep the show alive in my absence, by providing content for future episodes. I'm so very grateful for their help...thanks guys. This episode features the intrepid Yams moderating a chat between two of our superstar talents, Skottie Young and Paul Pope. Hear what artists look for in art they collect, who they count amongst their influences, their grail pieces, and more! Original art appreciation and collecting from the perspective of artists...listen and learn! Our website is . Sign up for the mailing list to get the scoop on the best in modern comic art. Leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! With a brand-new 2018 edition of our C2E2 roundtable! Joining us again are returning Chicagoans, Ron Sonenthal and Chris Killackey. Chris Caira was unable to join us, and we wish him the best. In his place is newcomer Corey Harrison. Last year's roundtable was one of our most downloaded episodes ever. We tackle another wide range of topics in the original comic art hobby this time around, too, so hope you get a kick out of this one, too! And with this episode, I am announcing that the show will go on hiatus for now. We still have some great chats lined up, and we plan on getting to them down the line, but real life comes first. Felix Comic Art will continue to bring you the best in modern comic art, though, so please do continue to visit us there. Thanks to all who have followed the show these past three years. We'll be back! Until then, happy collecting everyone!

Welcome to The Felix Comic Art Podcast, where we always keep it real! Even when we discuss fake art...which brings us to... Those who follow us on social media saw that I recently had a homework assignment for podcast listeners: To watch the documentary ART AND CRAFT (now streaming on Amazon Prime). It's about the most notorious art forger of the last 30 years, Mark Landis. The documentary shows Mark duping museums and institutions all over the US with his forged fine art. What the documentary doesn't address is how Mark got his start over 30 years ago: By forging original comic art. In this episode, we get to talk to Mark directly about his comic art forgeries, and what resulted in the biggest fake art scandal in the history of the original comic art hobby. Part two features former CFA-APA editor Benno Rothschild to share the other side of the story: The collectors who were duped in the scam. Benno also provides the inside scoop of what went down, as well as shares his thoughts on how we can avoid something similar again. We close the show with a quick segment on my buddy Yams, who puts these shows together, and has become quite popular in his own right amongst our artists and guests. You'll hear more from Yams down the line. Our website is . Sign up for the mailing list to stay on top of all announcements, new art, and exclusives! Follow us in , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back for March 2018, straight from Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle! My guest this episode is Rob Salkowitz. Rob is a columnist for Forbes Magazine, as well as the author of COMIC CON AND THE BUSINESS OF POP CULTURE. Rob is a longtime observer and commentator on the business of comics, and he’s also a comic art collector. We discuss the evolution of comics, as an art form and as a business, and how that impacts the original art market. Joining us is my permanent co-host whenever I’m in Seattle, Andy Robbins. Thanks to Rob and Andy for sitting down with me at the show!   In part 2, I catch up with Andy to see what he’s been up to.   This month is the fourth anniversary of Felix Comic Art. To celebrate, we have updated and upgraded our website. Go check out our new look at ! I'm very excited about our new chat feature. We will hold regularly scheduled chats where you can ask anything on the topic of original art. We'll also be joined on occasion by collectors you've heard on the show, as well as our artists. It'll be a great way to learn more about the hobby, stay connected with fellow collectors, and get to know our talented crew of artists! if you're not able to participate, no worries, we will archive chat transcripts which you can read at your leisure.   Our website again is . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!    

The February episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast is here! It's a two-parter this month, with part one featuring Graphitti Designs founder/owner Bob Chapman! We cover the history of Graphitti, but focus mostly on original art (of course!) with special attention paid to their Gallery Edition line of books (similar to IDW's Artist's Editions). Hear the inside scoop on how these amazing volumes happen! Also, what about a Gallery Edition for David Mazzucchelli's BATMAN: YEAR ONE? Or the most influential manga of all time? Bob reveals all! Thanks Bob! Thanks to Bob as well for his contribution to our Original Art Show & Tell series on YouTube!: Part two is a tribute to the late, great Seth Fisher. Seth was a standout talent, on his way to becoming a superstar comics artist, when he left us far too soon. Joining me for this tribute are his brother Asa Wentzel-Fisher, artist Nick Pitarra, and artist (and Seth's best friend) Langdon Foss. Thanks to all three gents for sharing their insights about Seth and his art. Which leads me to this announcement: Felix Comic Art is honored to assist the family of Seth Fisher in the sale of his original art. Seth's originals have never been easily accessible before; now his family has decided they are ready to share it with his fans. Most importantly, ALL proceeds from the sale of this art will be for the benefit of Seth's wife and son. Please sign up for the mailing list at to find out when this special art becomes available. Thanks for your support and enjoy the show!

Happy 2018! And welcome to the 26th edition of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! This episode we review Batman art. Specifically modern Batman art. And most specifically, the Greg Capullo BATMAN #1 cover which sold for an astonishing $50K over the summer! Who better to discuss all this than premier modern Batman art collector, Kyle K.! Who also happens to be the buyer of that Greg Capullo cover. We examine Batman art, old and new, as well as the state of the market and collecting in general. Kyle is one of the young collectors of comic art. If you want an idea of what the future of the hobby may look like, hear what Kyle has to say! Part two of this edition is an episode of the Double Page Spread Podcast. I was invited on that show by host Wendi Freeman. We talk about art repping, Artist's Editions, emerging young artists, and more! Thanks to Wendi for having me on her show...check out her other episodes! Sign up for our mailing list at . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!  

Happy Holidays from Felix Comic Art! Which means it’s time for our December episode!   It’s a two-parter this month, with Part 1 being a roundtable from Rose City Comic Con 2017. Joining me is recurring guest Andy Robbins, along with returning guests, artists Nick Pitarra and Daniel Warren Johnson. We recap topics from previous episodes, as well as discuss current events in the hobby. And we also reveal the story behind the stolen David Mazzucchelli BORN AGAIN art from the David Mandel episode last year. You don’t want to miss this! This one is, as Nick Pitarra calls it, a spicy episode.   Part 2, then, features a visit with David Mandel, and his reaction to the resolution of his BORN AGAIN art saga. We also talk about a variety of other topics, including his thoughts on the explosive George Perez market, sketchbook commissions, and more. Please note, Part 2 is an exclusive for our VIP listeners who have been kind enough to leave a review for us on iTunes. If you’ve done so already, check your e-mail for the invite link. Everyone else, leave a review so you don’t miss out on future exclusive content!   Sign up for our mailing list at . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!  

  Your NYCC 2017 experience continues with the November episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! It's a two-parter this month, leading off with returning guest, Dan Pottick. You'll remember Dan from last year's NYCC roundtable, and by popular demand, he's back for his encore. Our second segment sees the return of our audience call-in feature, this time with collector Matt Todd. Matt has a lot of questions and comments about the show and the hobby. New collectors, especially, will want to tune in. Our latest video has also just been added to our , featuring ! Check it out! Sign up for our mailing list at . Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. We reward those who do both. Thanks and enjoy the show!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns from NYCC with a brand new show for October 2017! Better late than never! We recorded multiple shows in New York and we're excited to lead off with multi-Eisner Award winning artist, Cliff Chiang! Want to hear Cliff share his thoughts about his career, his art, his adventures with fellow comics superstars like Brian K. Vaughan? Well, too bad! You'll find none of that here! We only care about original comic art, and that's all Cliff wanted to talk about anyway! It was a lot of fun chatting with Cliff (one of the smartest guys in comics!) and I hope you enjoy it, too. Follow us on , , and . Sign up for our mailing list at . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. We reward those who do both. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast goes to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina for our 22nd episode! We welcome fellow podcaster Jason Wood of the long-running 11 O'Clock Comics Podcast, to discuss sketch and commission collecting at conventions. Simply put, Jason gets a LOT of sketches and commissions. He discusses his methodical approach to maximizing each show experience, and shares tips for fellow Artists Alley hounds. Joining us are returning guests Jimmy Lawrence, Benno Rothschild, and Shannon Slayton who discuss their own perspectives on how to get the most out of attending a con. For the second half, we bring you a recording of the Heroes Con original art panel. Moderated by Jason, with panel guests Daniel Warren Johnson, Jeff Singh, and yours truly. We talk about different facets of the hobby, and are joined by the audience in a lively Q&A session. So if you missed the panel, here's your chance to hear what went down! Follow us on , , and . Sign up for our mailing list at . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. We reward those who do both. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast visits San Diego Comic Con 2017 where we talk to arguably the most influential person in the original art market, co-founder of Hertiage Auctions, Jim Halperin. Jim is a major comic art collector in his own right, but on this day, we focus on Heritage and its impact on the comic art market. All auction houses tout record prices achieved...but what about potential market manipulation or shilling? Jim doesn't shy away from any of it. If you've been curious about what goes on behind the curtain at auction houses, this episode is a must-listen. Thanks to Jim for being so game! In addition, part 2 is a bonus section from SDCC where we catch up with some former guests Satya Chetri, Gene Park, Ron Sonenthal, Lambert Sheng, and Andy Robbins! Also, go to our YouTube channel () to check out our latest video: The SDCC 2017 dinner with Walter Simonson hosted by Scott Dunbier! It was a blast, thank you Walter and Scott! Follow us on , , and . Sign up for our mailing list at . Support the show by leaving a rating/review on iTunes. We reward those who do both. Thanks and enjoy the show!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for July 2017 with a double-sized episode from Chicago! Part one features comics creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON! Daniel's new Image book EXTREMITY is on the stands, check it out! Daniel is also a comic art collector, who has been operating on a strict budget. And yet he's still managed to put together a collection he loves. It's a great perspective on the hobby. Thanks Daniel! Part two is our C2E2 roundtable featuring the three-headed collecting beast of Chicago: , , and . Our roundtable episodes have proven to be very popular, and for those who enjoy them, this one won't disappoint. Commissions, new art, vintage art, collecting advice...we cover quite a bit! We also add TWO art show-and-tell videos, from Daniel and Ron, to our . Check our website at . Sign up for the mailing list. We just held a giant sale. Didn't know about it? That's because you aren't on the list! Join the mailing list for more exclusive offers! Follow us on , , and . Support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy this extra-long episode!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes Robert Kirkman to the show! Robert loves comic art. Yes, he created THE WALKING DEAD and co-created INVINCIBLE. Yes, he's a partner at Image Comics. Yes, he runs Skybound. And so on and so forth. But what really matters to us: He loves comic art! Especially comic art from the '90s. Check out his show-and-tell video on our , which features such '90s stalwarts as Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, and Dale Keown. Thanks to Robert for the chat and sharing all his stories of collecting. Especially the absolutely insane one from his early days, which is guaranteed to make even the most hardcore collector feel like a responsible adult in comparison. Follow us on , , and . Check out our website at and sign up for the mailing list. Please leave a rating/review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast presents the ultimate episode for THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS original art fans with our special guest, Scott Free! Who is Scott Free? Scott was Frank Miller's art rep during THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and it was through Scott that so much of the best DKR art was sold (including the DKR #2 cover). Then it all ended abruptly, and Scott's been off the radar for the past 30 years. DKR art fans have been looking for him ever since. What happened? Why did Frank Miller stop selling his art? Also, why did Frank take over inking from Klaus Janson? Listen and find out! Check out our social media (, , ) to see some vintage pics of Scott and the incredible DKR art he sold. Stay on top of everything we do by signing up for our newsletter at . We've got tons of new art lined up for the site, including the latest batch from James Jean! Thanks and enjoy the show!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for April 2017 with a double-sized episode! First we meet up with long-time comic art collector and dealer, Glenn Danzig. Yes, THAT Glenn Danzig. Our talk with Glenn runs the gamut, from vintage art to new art, the effect of investors on our hobby, as well as his advice for collectors on how to participate in a hobby where values have skyrocketed. Many thanks to Glenn for making a rare podcast appearance! Thanks to Glenn as well for doing a show-and-tell video, which you can see on our . Part two of this episode is a Q&A with two collectors, Jake Pickthall and Jimmy Lawrence. I answer their questions about the hobby and being a rep. Don't care? Then skip this! Enjoy it? Then let me know, especially if you want to participate next time! Follow us on , , and . Sign up for the mailing list on our site at . We've got lots of great new art coming up this month, and the mailing list always gets the heads-up! Thanks, and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns to Seattle, WA for Emerald City Comic Con and our second annual ECCC roundtable! First, we meet up once again with Andy Robbins to catch up. Andy then joins me as we welcome returning guest John Butler, as well as new guests Jim Reid and Kelvin Mao! Listen in as these long-time collectors pass along hard-earned hobby wisdom, share stories of collecting triumphs and disasters, and just plain talk comic art. If you liked our last ECCC roundtable, you're gonna love this one! Andy also does a show-and-tell video, which you can check out on our . Follow us on , , and . This month, we're holding a benefit sale for the A.C.L.U., with over 20 new, never-before-offered pieces from Felix Comic Art artists. Included are special pieces by Cliff Chiang, Stephen Green, James Jean, Daniel Warren Johnson, Paul Pope, and so many more. Go to our website, and sign up for the newsletter to find out when the sale goes live. Thanks, and enjoy the show!    

We're back for February 2017 with our guest, collector Satya Chetri! Satya is on the young side for this hobby, and has still been able to put together a great collection of vintage and modern art. But what's really remarkable is that he got started while living in India. Think this hobby is too tough to navigate? Well, HE did it from India! Listen to find out how! Check out five of his favorite pieces in his show-and-tell video on our : Follow us on , , and . Sign up for the newsletter on our site at to stay on top of all new art and commission opportunities. January was huge, with the debut of Cliff Chiang's PAPER GIRLS art, James Jean's commission list, and whole lot more. February is shaping up to be even bigger! So don't miss out! A rating and review on iTunes is always appreciated. And now enjoy the show!

Happy New Year! The Felix Comic Art Podcast kicks off 2017 in style with our first guest of the year, Scott Williams! Scott has been one of the top inkers in comics for over 30 years, best known for his work with Jim Lee on such fan favorites as X-MEN, W.I.L.D.CATS, BATMAN: HUSH, and so much more! Which has enabled him to indulge in our shared passion of original comic art collecting. Listen to learn how a "regular guy" built a world-class collection! We also continue our show-and-tell video series with Scott. Check out his video on our . Follow us on , , and to stay on top of all Felix Comic Art news. Sign up on the mailing list at our site, to be notified of all new art and commission opportunities (we've got a lot this month, including the highly anticipated debut of Cliff Chiang's PAPER GIRLS art!). Leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast celebrates our first birthday this month! We've had a big year, but it's safe to say that our returning guest has had an even bigger one. We catch up again with David Mandel to find out what he's been up to, and, of course, to chat about the hobby! We cover a wide-range of topics, from looking for grail pieces, to modern superhero art, to art restoration. Dave also shares some collecting advice (#1: Do your homework!). On top of all that, Dave does his second show-and-tell video for our YouTube channel. Yes, the show-and-tell videos are back! Check out Dave's latest entry here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates on new videos. Coming soon: The Guillermo del Toro exhibit at LACMA! Follow us on , , to stay on top of all Felix Comic Art news and to see pics from Dave's awesome movie prop collection! Sign up for the mailing list on our site, to be notified of new art (coming up: Skottie Young, Tradd Moore, and Paul Pope!). Leave a rating/review for the podcast on . Thanks and enjoy the show!  

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes our first international guest, Dr. Suat Tong Ng! Suat is a physician living in Singapore in his everyday life. In his off-time, he's an original art collector, comics critic, and the brainiest guy I know! We talk about European art, underground art, his feud with Eddie Campbell, Frazetta's pornographic drawings, and more! Check out our website at for the best in modern comic art, including work from Paul Pope! Follow us on , , , and . Leave a rating and review for the podcast on iTunes. And enjoy the show!

This month, we visit Brooklyn, New York to see one of our favorite artists, Paul Pope! Even better, Paul has now joined Felix Comic Art and we will soon have his original art for sale. Commissions, too! Sign up for the mailing list at . I'll keep everyone informed as new details are available. Paul knows comics and talks about his original art collection. Find out who are his favorites, and why. Great stuff here, and I look forward to our next chat. We follow up Paul with our NYCC roundtable, featuring New York City's most esteemed collectors including returning guest Gene Park, and newcomers to the podcast, Dan Pottick and Rotem Bar-Kokhva. Like me, these guys are nuts about the hobby and I think that comes through during our discussion. We talk about vintage art vs. new art, the shifting demographics of the hobby, and oh yeah, The Cabal and DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Check out our website at for the best in modern comic art. Follow us on Twitter, , , and . Leave a rating and review for the podcast on iTunes. And enjoy the show!  

This month, I stay local and talk to fellow Bay Area resident, Erik Larsen. Erik is, of course, best known as the artist/creator of the long-running series SAVAGE DRAGON, as well as being one of the founding members of Image Comics. But he's also a dedicated original comic art collector. Hear his thoughts on collecting for aesthetics vs. nostalgia, the art of Todd McFarlane and Rob Liefeld, how he acquired his Holy Grail, and much more! Joining me as co-host for the second half is fellow Kirby obsessive (and mutual friend), Glen Gold. And our show-and-tell video returns this month on ! Check out Erik's and subscribe to our for more original comic art videos! Please visit our website at for the best in modern comic art. Follow us on , , and . Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks, and enjoy the show!  

Convention season is in full swing and this month, we're at the show of the year: San Diego Comic-Con! It's a chance to see friends from all over the world, so i get to sit down with someone from the other side of the country, Gene Park. Gene is a well-known name in the comic art hobby, perhaps most for his opinionated posts on the CGC message boards. As a professional investor, Gene often writes about the state of the market, both present and future. So this episode is very much centered around the financial side of the hobby. For those who dislike such talk, this is the one to skip! We'll see you next month! We continue our roundtable discussions in the second half, where Gene and I are joined by a former guest who has now become a show regular, Andy Robbins! Follow us on , , and . Also, subscribe to our (). Leave a rating/review for this podcast on iTunes. Our website is . Thanks and enjoy the show!

Our last episode was one of our most popular yet, so for our eighth installment, we hit the road yet again, this time to Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC! My guest for the first hour is Benno Rothschild. Benno is the former editor of the CFA-APA (Comic and Fantasy Art, Amateur Press Association) and a 40+ year collector of original comic art. Benno asked to talk about enjoying the hobby without being a high-roller. So the unofficial theme of this episode is "collecting on a budget".   But no episode would be complete without some mention of Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (sorry!). Check out his historic DKR splash, along with other favorites, on his show-and-tell video on our YouTube channel:     Our second hour is a roundtable discussion with artist Nick Pitarra and collectors Shannon Slayton and Jimmy Lawrence where we talk commissions! We've all had a lot of experience getting them and share the good, the bad, and the ugly!   Follow us on , , and . Also, subscribe to our YouTube channel (). Leave a rating/review for this podcast on iTunes. Our website is . Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast goes on the road to Seattle for Emerald City Comic-Con to bring back a special double-sized episode! In the first half, I talk to longtime collector Andy Robbins where we discuss how we built our comic art collections, our philosophies and strategies, what we did right and what we did wrong. Learn the Andy Robbins Method...it will help you with your collecting. Can't get enough? There's more! In the second half, we invite former guests, John Butler and Lambert Sheng, to join us for a roundtable discussion. We talk about finding new art at shows, why some dealers have done better than others, our love/hate relationship with Artist's Editions, Andy's terrible ideas for "improving" CAF, and more! Follow us on , , and . Also, subscribe to our YouTube channel (). Leave a rating/review for this podcast on iTunes. Our website is . Thanks and enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes SCOTT DUNBIER to the show! Scott has been a key figure in the development of the original art hobby. He currently serves as the Special Projects Editor at IDW (where he created the wildly popular Artist's Edition format). Before that he worked with Jim Lee and Alan Moore at Wildstorm/DC. And before that, he was an original art dealer! Listen as Scott shares stories of hanging out with Jack Kirby, bringing WATCHMEN art to the US, gambling with Klaus Janson, and more! And, of course, check out Scott's original art show-and-tell video here: Visit our website at and follow us on , , ...and now, ! If you enjoy this series, please leave a rating/review on iTunes. Thanks!

Our guest for the fifth episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast is collector John Butler. John is founder and Chief Creative Office of Butler, Stern, Shine & Partners, one of the largest independent ad agencies on the West Coast. His secret origin is that he attended art school with Dan Clowes, Kent Williams, George Pratt, and...well, listen to find out more! Also, our streak of show-and-tell videos continues with John!: Featuring key works from such legendary names as Berni Wrightson, Gil Kane, Jack Davis, Mike Ploog, and Jeff Jones. A must-see for comic art fans! Visit our website at and follow us on , , and . Enjoy the show!

The fourth episode of the Felix Comic Art Podcast features EAST OF WEST artist/co-creator Nick Dragotta! Nick turns the tables on me, and interviews me for the first half of the show. We touch on how I got started as a collector, and what I do now as a rep. If you just want to hear about Nick, fear not! The second half is devoted to him. We also continue our related original art show-and-tell video series on YouTube. This time, I talk about some of my favorite commissions, from such artists as Steve Rude, Sanjulian, Frank Miller, James Jean, and Felix Comic Art's own Nick Pitarra. Check it out here!:Visit our website at and follow us on , , and . Enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes novelist and Jack Kirby enthusiast Glen David Gold (CARTER BEATS THE DEVIL, SUNNYSIDE). Glen reminisces about the joys of '70s Marvel comics, his history as an original art collector, why Kirby is King, and more! To see some favorite Jack Kirby original art from Glen's collection, check out this show-and-tell video we've just uploaded to YouTube: For anyone who wants some insight into Kirby, and why panel pages can be uniquely beautiful, this video is a must-see! Visit our website at and follow us on , , and . Enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes SEINFELD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and VEEP writer/producer David Mandel! David is a longtime collector of original comic art and over the last 20 years, he's put together one of the greatest collections in the world. His collection spans all eras, with top examples from each era. To see some pieces from David's collection, check out his show-and-tell video we've just uploaded to YouTube:          Now listen as he tells us about his early buying days, winning the DARK KNIGHT RETURNS splash, and his enemies list!Visit our website at and follow us on , , and . Enjoy the show!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is the show dedicated to the world of original art and original art collecting. Hosted by Felix Lu, each episode will feature a special guest as we chat about comic art. The guest for this episode is dealer Albert Moy. Albert shares stories from his 30+ years as a collector and dealer, along with his thoughts on Neal Adams and the GREEN LANTERN #76 auction, how he came to bring the DARK KNIGHT RETURNS art to the market, the truth behind "The Yellow Discount", and more! Visit our website at and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Enjoy the show!