Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00 (CET)
Hello, and welcome to this new edition of Comic Art Weekly. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just browsing, there’s plenty to discover in the world of original comic art this week.
Summary for collectors in a hurry
- Heritage led the week with the sale of The Amazing Spider-Man #41 cover by John Romita Sr. and Mike Esposito for $656,250, and Action Comics #24 Superman cover by Joe Shuster for $450,000.
- Mandarake (Big Web) saw Hayao Miyazaki’s Laputa: Castle in the Sky shikishi sell for ¥52,600,000 (about $335,000 or €285,000).
- Trending artists and series include Moebius, Spider-Man, and Batman.
- Upcoming auctions feature high-profile lots at Heritage and Huberty Breyne, with major works by Arthur Adams, Moebius, and Albert Uderzo.
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Heritage hosted a major auction with nearly 600 lots, achieving a 100% sell-through rate and a total of over $9 million. The top result was The Amazing Spider-Man #41 cover by John Romita Sr. and Mike Esposito, which sold for $656,250. Other headline results included Action Comics #24 Superman cover by Joe Shuster at $450,000, The Amazing Spider-Man #91 cover by John Romita Sr. at $325,000, and Giant-Size X-Men #2 cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson at $137,500. The auction featured a wide range of classic and modern American comic art, with strong results for both covers and story pages.
Mandarake (Big Web) offered 184 lots, all of which sold. The standout was Hayao Miyazaki’s Laputa: Castle in the Sky shikishi, which achieved ¥52,600,000 (about $335,000 or €285,000). Other notable sales included Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump shikishi at ¥10,100,000, and Tetsuo Hara’s Fist of the North Star shikishi at ¥7,100,000. The auction featured a strong selection of hand-drawn manga art and shikishi from leading Japanese creators.
Nice Enchères presented 35 lots, with 34 sold. The top result was FRANZ’s Jugurtha original page at €620, with several works by Edmond Baudoin also finding buyers.
AZ auction sold all 51 lots, with the highest prices reaching €230 for works by Sempé and Calvo. The auction included a variety of European comic art and illustrations.
Other auction houses and smaller sales included a Sempé drawing at CHF 3,375 and a Jim Davis Garfield strip at $875.
On eBay, the top sales included an Elzie Segar Popeye daily at $6,000, a Daredevil #7 page by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti at $5,000, and a Mark Bagley/John Dell Avengers 800 splash at $3,387. Catawiki saw a Hugo Pratt Corto Maltese strip sell for €4,000 and a Moebius Galaxies #69 page for €1,700.
Heritage$656,250
Heritage$450,000
Heritage$325,000
Heritage$137,500
Mandarake (Big Web)¥52,600,000
Mandarake (Big Web)¥10,100,000
Mandarake (Big Web)¥7,100,000
Nice Enchères€620
misc / divers$875
eBay US$6,000
eBay US$5,000
eBay US$3,387
Catawiki€4,000
Catawiki€1,700
Insights on new art listed during the past weekNew comic art
On eBay, new listings include a Ron Frenz Amazing Spider-Man page (active auction), a Mike Mignola Green Lantern sketch, and a Catwoman piece by Mark Eugene. Other highlights are a Richard Howell/Don Heck Hawkman #5 page, a Scott Pilgrim Vol 5 page by Bryan Lee O'Malley, and a Stan Goldberg Archie cover. The selection covers both American superhero and independent comic art, with several splash pages and covers available.
On Catawiki, featured lots include an Angelo Stano Dylan Dog cover, a Carlos Ezquerra Strontium Dog page, a François Craenhals Les 4 as page, and a Francisco Solano Lopez Eternauta page. Additional highlights are a Marini Batman drawing and a Ken Tsukikage manga sequence. The auction also features classic European and manga art, with several complete stories and covers.
On Raremarq, notable new listings include a Jorge Molina Batman #10 variant cover (active auction), a Batman #11 variant cover by the same artist, and a Gotham City Sirens #4 Punchline variant cover. Other highlights are a Jim Lee-inked Absolute Wonder Woman, a Mirka Andolfo Sweet Paprika cover, and a Psylocke by Rafa Schneider. The platform also features a range of contemporary pin-ups and commissions, including Wonder Woman by Jim Lee and Magik Marvel Rivals by Rafa Schneider.
Among fixed-price dealer listings, Panel Page Art has added a John Romita Sr./Gil Kane Amazing Spider-Man #143 cover and a Jack Kirby Captain America portfolio plate. Will's Comic Art Page features a Gil Kane/Vince Colletta Marvel Tales #35 cover and a Gil Kane Green Lantern #74 cover. Nostalgic Investments lists a John Romita Sr. Captain America #177 cover and a John Romita Sr. Amazing Spider-Man #83 page. Tri-State Original Art offers a Jack Kirby Bicentennial Battles #1 splash and a Kevin Maguire Captain America pin-up. Several other dealers have added a handful of new items, mostly under $1,000.
eBay US$405
eBay US$582
eBay US$192
eBay US$300
eBay Europe€600
eBay US$218
Catawiki€1,000
Catawiki€900
Catawiki€555
Catawiki€390
Catawiki€750
Catawiki€600
Raremarq$9,000
Raremarq$6,000
Raremarq$2,800
Raremarq$2,000
Raremarq$1,600
Raremarq$1,000
Raremarq$1,000
Raremarq$1,000
Panel Page Art$225,000
Panel Page Art$150,000
Will's Comic Art Page$75,000
Will's Comic Art Page$45,000
Nostalgic Investments$45,000
Nostalgic Investments$39,000
Tri-State Original Art$125,000
Tri-State Original Art$4,800
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Heritage is holding a major auction with several headline lots, including Arthur Adams’ Longshot #6 cover (current bid $131,250), Stephen Platt’s Prophet promotional illustration ($25,000), and Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1 page ($6,562.50). Other featured items are Tim Sale’s Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1 page, Peach Momoko’s Jean Grey #2 Dark Phoenix variant cover, and Dave McKean’s Dream of the Endless painting. The auction includes a wide range of American comic art, with both classic and modern works.
Huberty Breyne is preparing a major sale with more than 100 lots, including Albert Uderzo’s Astérix Légionnaire page (estimate €80,000–100,000), Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese (estimate €50,000–60,000), André Franquin’s Gaston Lagaffe (estimate €45,000–50,000), and Moebius’ Cristal (estimate €20,000–30,000). The sale also features works by Segrelles, Gotlib, and other leading European artists.
HVMC continues with a large selection of French and Belgian comic art, including Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese Les Celtiques (current bid €30,000), Albert Uderzo’s Magazine Pilote cover (€30,000), and Moebius’ Les Cristaux (€15,000). The auction also features works by Peyo, Ledroit, and Druillet.
Excalibur Auctions is offering a range of British comic art, with featured lots such as Ron Turner’s TV Century 21 #50 art (£1,000), 2000 AD page by Ron Smith (£420), and Ian Kennedy’s Eagle Holiday Special #6 cover (£140).
On Catawiki, featured items include an Angelo Stano Dylan Dog cover (current bid €700), a Carlos Ezquerra Strontium Dog page (€650), a François Craenhals Les 4 as page (€555), and a Francisco Solano Lopez Eternauta page (€350). The auction also includes a Marini Batman drawing and a Ken Tsukikage manga sequence.
On Raremarq, active auctions feature a Jorge Molina Batman #10 variant cover ($9,000), a Batman #11 variant cover ($6,000), and a Gotham City Sirens #4 Punchline variant cover ($2,800). Other highlights include Absolute Wonder Woman by Lucas Lee, inked by Jim Lee ($2,000) and Sweet Paprika: Spicy Leaks Box cover by Mirka Andolfo ($1,600).
Other auction houses and platforms, including Drouot Estimations, Mandarake (Everyday), and todocoleccion, are offering a variety of European, Japanese, and Spanish comic art, with a mix of original pages, covers, and illustrations.
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Huberty Breyne05/09/2026
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HVMC05/12/2026
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Excalibur Auctions05/09/2026
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Catawiki05/14/2026
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Raremarq05/13/2026
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Raremarq05/12/2026
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Trending keywordsTrending searches
Moebius, Spider-Man, Batman, Mike Mignola, and Milo Manara occupy the top positions in this week’s rankings. Other frequently searched names include John Byrne, Frank Miller, Frank Frazetta, Jim Lee, and The X-Men.
This week, Benjamin Lacombe made the most notable gain, rising 679 places in the rankings. Other artists and series with significant upward movement include Julie Bell, 100 Bullets, Paolo Rivera, and Katsuhiro Otomo.
Good luck with your collecting this week! Remember, ComicArtTracker is the best way to keep up with new listings, auction results, and trending artists—so you never miss the original comic art you’re looking for.