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William Boyd Watterson II (born July 5, 1958) is a retired American cartoonist and the author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, which was syndicated from 1985 to 1995. Watterson stopped drawing Calvin and Hobbes at the end of 1995, with a short statement to newspaper editors and his readers that he felt he had achieved all he could in the medium. Watterson is known for his negative views on comic syndication and licensing, his efforts to expand and elevate the newspaper comic as an art form, and his move back into private life after he stopped drawing Calvin and Hobbes. Watterson was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The suburban Midwestern United States setting of Ohio was part of the inspiration for Calvin and Hobbes.
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Final ”Calvin & Hobbes” 1995 Color Proof Signed by Creator Bill Watterson
Bill Watterson signed lithograph proof of his final ”Calvin & Hobbes” comic strip, published 31 December 1995. In this last Sunday strip, the famous best friends explore a new world, covered with snow, representing a blank slate of a New Year and perhaps a new life post-comic strip. Watterson directed the distributor of his comic, Universal Press Syndicate, to print up several color lithographs of this last iconic strip to be sent out to art directors and editors at newspapers across the U.S. as a ”thank you” for their support of Calvin & Hobbes. Visible portion measures 13.5” x 9.5”, matted with foam board attached to back, measuring 16.5” x 12.5”. Not examined out of mat, but appears in near fine condition. Sold for $15,558.
Final “Calvin & Hobbes” 1995 Color Proof Signed by Creator Bill Watterson
Bill Watterson signed color proof of his final “Calvin & Hobbes” comic strip, published 31 December 1995. In this last Sunday strip, the famous best friends explore a new world, covered with snow, representing a blank slate of a New Year and perhaps a new life post-comic strip. Watterson directed the distributor of his comic, Universal Press Syndicate, to print up several color proofs of this last iconic strip to be sent out to art directors and editors at newspapers across the U.S. as a “thank you” for their support of Calvin & Hobbes. Included is the letter to the recipient of the strip sent by Lee Salem, the United Press Syndicate VP and editorial director. In addition to discovering Watterson, Salem also edited Garry Trudeau’s “Doonesbury”. Proof measures 13.75″ x 9.75″, double-matted in green suede to 19″ x 15″. Near fine condition. Sold for $8,630.
Final ”Calvin & Hobbes” 1995 Color Proof Signed by Creator Bill Watterson
Bill Watterson signed color proof of his final ”Calvin & Hobbes” comic strip, published 31 December 1995. In this last Sunday strip, the famous best friends explore a new world, covered with snow, representing a blank slate of a New Year and perhaps a new life post-comic strip. Watterson directed the distributor of his comic, Universal Press Syndicate, to print up several color proofs of this last iconic strip to be sent out to art directors and editors at newspapers across the U.S. as a ”thank you” for their support of Calvin & Hobbes. Included is a letter to the recipient of the strip signed by Lee Salem, the United Press Syndicate VP and editorial director. In addition to discovering Watterson, Salem also edited Garry Trudeau’s ”Doonesbury”. Proof measures 13.75” x 9.75”, matted to 15” x 12”. Near fine condition. Sold for $7,941.
Bill Watterson Signed Limited Edition Lithograph of “Calvin and Hobbes” — One of 1,000 Prints Sent to Newspaper Editors After Watterson Came Back From a 9 Month Sabbatical in 1992
Rare Bill Watterson signed “Calvin and Hobbes” lithograph, a low number 72 in the limited edition of 1,000 sent to newspaper editors after Watterson returned from a nine month sabbatical in 1992. Large, colorful print measures 17″ x 22″, with image area measuring 12″ x 16.5″. Signed “Watterson” just below image, and with the 1992 copyright at bottom right. Vertical crease indiscernible on the artwork, and small repair on mat. Overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $7,875.
Bill Watterson Signed Limited Edition Lithograph of “Calvin and Hobbes” — One of 1,000 Prints Sent to Newspaper Editors After Watterson Came Back From a 9 Month Sabbatical in 1992
Rare Bill Watterson signed “Calvin and Hobbes” lithograph, #790 in the limited edition of 1,000 sent to newspaper editors after Watterson returned from a nine month sabbatical in 1992. Large, colorful print measures 16″ x 20″, with image area measuring 12″ x 16.5″. Signed “Watterson” just below image. Trimmed from its original size of 17″ x 22″. Near fine condition. Sold for $6,825.
Bill Watterson Signed Limited Edition Lithograph of “Calvin and Hobbes” — One of 1,000 Prints Sent to Newspaper Editors After Watterson Came Back From a 9 Month Sabbatical in 1992
Rare Bill Watterson signed “Calvin and Hobbes” lithograph, #669 in the limited edition of 1,000 sent to newspaper editors after Watterson returned from a nine month sabbatical in 1992. Large, colorful print measures 17″ x 22″, with image area measuring 12″ x 16.5″. Signed “Watterson” just below image, and with the 1992 copyright at bottom right. Light edgewear, and minor discoloration on far end of margins, able to be framed out. Overall very good to near fine condition. Sold for $6,825.
Final ”Calvin & Hobbes” 1995 Color Proof Signed by Creator Bill Watterson
Bill Watterson signed color proof of his final ”Calvin & Hobbes” comic strip, published 31 December 1995. In this last Sunday strip, the famous best friends explore a new world, covered with snow, representing a blank slate of a New Year and perhaps a new life post-comic strip. Watterson directed the distributor of his comic, Universal Press Syndicate, to print up several color proofs of this last iconic strip to be sent out to art directors and editors at newspapers across the U.S. as a ”thank you” for their support of Calvin & Hobbes. This one was sent to Michael Ellis, executive editor of the Herald-Standard in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Proof measures 13.75” x 9.75”. Minute wear and mild discoloration along left margin, overall near fine condition. With an LOA from Michael Ellis. Sold for $5,625.
Bill Watterson Letter Signed on ”Calvin and Hobbes” Stationery From 1988 — With PSA/DNA COA
Rare Bill Watterson letter signed on ”Calvin and Hobbes” stationery, sent shortly after the series debuted in November 1985. Undated letter is accompanied by custom ”Calvin and Hobbes” envelope postmarked 6 June 1988 from Albuquerque, Watterson. In the letter, Watterson thanks a fan ”for your kind letter. I am pleased to hear you enjoy my comic strip…I hope Calvin and Hobbes will continue to amuse you…[signed] W.B. Watterson”. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”, and envelope measures 9.5” x 4.125”. Folds, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,188.
Charles Schulz original hand-drawn ”Peanuts” comic strip, published 24 January 1953. Having debuted as a character in September 1952, this is one of Linus Van Pelt’s earliest appearances, even shown without his signature blanket, which wouldn’t debut until 1954. Although Linus was also non-verbal until 1954, he does make a ”MEOW!” sound here to get Snoopy to move out of his way so he can watch TV. Strip measures 28.75” x 6.5”. Some light foxing and discoloration, and very faint tracing in pencil over parts of Snoopy. Overall very good condition. Sold for $79,585.
One of the greatest pieces of artwork by Hal Foster in his career, the original artwork for the 120th ”Prince Valiant” Sunday comic strip from 28 May 1939. In this instantly recognizable piece — featured on the cover of Fantagraphics’ ”Prince Valiant Vol. 2: 1939-1940” and in numerous ”Prince Valiant” publications — Val sees the foreboding castle of Andelkrag in person, surrounded by Huns as they prepare to attack it. The six panel strip measures 26” x 34.5”, (the large Andelkrag panel measures 17” x 21” by itself), with incredible detail showing the seemingly impregnable fortress, the mountains behind it, the flames roiling up aside it and Prince Valiant standing upon a hillside, gazing at its beauty and enormity. In this strip, Val makes his approach and plunges into the river moat at darkness, to find a fire-raft built by the Huns in order to destroy Andelkrag’s bridge. As Prince Valiant destroys their handiwork, the Huns vow revenge in return. Artwork is signed by Foster on the second panel, inscribed to ”Edward W. Larson / with friendly greetings / Hal Foster”. With King Features Syndicate, Inc. label on fifth panel, with 1939 copyright. The date of 28 May 1939 appears on the fourth panel, along with ”120”, the number of this Prince Valiant strip in the life of the series. Artwork is mounted to board and matted to a size of 33” x 41.5”, with matting strips separating the panels. With minute amount of soiling, artwork is in near fine condition. Accompanied by the color newsprint of this artwork and two ”Prince Valiant” books featuring this strip. Sold for $70,461.
Charles Schulz original hand-drawn ”Peanuts” comic strip from 25 October 1952, just two years into the series’ run. Strip features Charlie Brown and also Patty, the only female character in the strip’s early days. Here the two play bridge, with Charlie Brown having to take notes to keep up. Strip measures 29” x 6.75”. Light soiling and moisture spots, overall very good condition. Sold for $65,773.
Very Early 1951 ”Peanuts” Comic Strip by Charles Schulz — Featuring Charlie Brown & Patty
Original ”Peanuts” comic strip from 1951 by Charles Schulz, a very early strip published 12 October 1951, featuring Charlie Brown and Patty. In this clever play on words, Charlie Brown buys a photo of a sidewalk from a ”sidewalk photographer”, to Patty’s bewilderment. Strip measures 28” x 6”. Label has been removed from fourth panel, with white-out painted over area, and also over the date. Taped along edges on verso to custom mat board. In nicely preserved condition, with virtually no toning. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $62,500.
Special ”Peanuts” original comic strip, hand-drawn by Charles Schulz for publication on 16 December 1957. Strip is one of the rare examples of Schulz meticulously recreating a musical score by Beethoven, in this case Piano Sonata No. 1. Schroeder whistles the Sonata to call in Snoopy for dinner, who trots in on four legs rather than two, a hallmark of the early ”Peanuts” strips. With United Feature Syndicate label on first panel, strip measures 29” x 7”. Mild toning, overall very good to near fine condition. Sold for $58,954.
Original Sunday ”Peanuts” comic strip, hand-drawn by Charles Schulz. In this ”April showers” themed strip, published 26 April 1970, Snoopy, Woodstock and Peppermint Patty get caught in a downpour, but then little Woodstock is further harassed by a flowing rain gutter. Strip measures 24” x 17”, inscribed by Schulz to Jim Pearson. Near fine condition. Sold for $56,250.
Incredible Robert Crumb original cover art for ”The Complete Crumb Comics”, Volume 6 entitled ”On the Crest of a Wave”, published by Fantagraphic Books in 1991. This fantastic example of original Crumb artwork shows Crumb himself riding the crest of a wave of flesh and humanity, populated with familiar faces from 1960s counterculture, including Jerry Garcia. This piece served as the cover for Volume 6 of a 17 volume exhaustive series of Crumb’s artistic output, with Vol. 6 documenting approximately two years from the late 1960s into the early 1970s. Ink on illustration board, cover measures 13” x 17” with ”The Complete Crumb Comics” header affixed; artwork alone measures 10” x 13”. Artwork is affixed at the top to the backing mat by two pieces of tape, measuring 16” x 20” with mat. Near fine condition. Sold for $41,250.
”Prince Valiant” Comic Strip by Hal Foster From 5 October 1941
Original “Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur” strip in two parts, dated 5 October 1941. In this chapter, we witness the wizard Belsatan cast a powerful spell for the return of his wife and its dramatic aftermath (which is “beyond description!”). In earlier action, Belsatan had concocted a scheme to use Val to get rid of his beautiful, but nagging wife, Acidia. The schemed worked, but the wizard soon grew lonely, leading to the action featured in this strip, a fantastic example by Hal Foster, the strip’s creator, working at the absolute top of his game. Foster inscribes the strip to his “favorite comic artist ‘Chick’ Young”. Hand-drawn strip measures 29″ x 15″ and 29″ x 22″. Both parts of the strip are mounted, with very light toning, overall very good to near fine. From the estate of “Blondie” creator, Chic Young. Sold for $27,981.
”Krazy Kat” Sunday Comic Strip by George Herriman From 7 November 1943
”Krazy Kat” large Sunday comic strip, dated 7 November 1943. Created by cartoonist George Herriman, Krazy Kat depicts the unlikely love triangle of a cat, a mouse and a dog: Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse and Officer Bull Pupp. Krazy Kat’s naive, unrequited love for Ignatz is consistently and unceremoniously rewarded by bricks hurled to the back of his head, thrown by the cantankerous mouse. Officer Bull Pupp does his best to protect Krazy Kat, whom he not so secretly loves, from Ignatz’ relentless brick attacks. True to form, this hand-drawn 1943 Sunday strip features Officer Bull Pupp’s unsuccessful attempt to shield Krazy Kat from an inevitable brick attack at the hands of Ignatz. With a distinctly Southwestern visual style, Krazy Kat has long been a favorite of comic fans and such notables as E.E. Cummings, William Randolph Hearst, Jack Kerouac and Pablo Picasso. Strip measures 16.5” by 25”. Mounted to board but in otherwise remarkably near fine condition with only a hint of toning. From the estate of ”Blondie” creator Chic Young. Sold for $22,878.
Original Cover Art for ”Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man!” by Sal Buscema
Cover art by Sal Buscema for the September 1972 issue of ”Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man!” In this issue (Vol. 2, #37), a reprint of the September 1967 edition, Spider-Man saves himself and J. Jonah Jameson after being left to drown in the Kingpin’s cellar. Bold and complex art measures 11.5” x 16” on Marvel illustration board. Dialogue bubbles and titling glued on. Some creasing and chipping to margins, but art itself is very good to near fine. Accompanied by published comic book. An excellent example of Spider-Man cover art. Sold for $12,500.
Complete Hand-Drawn Artwork For Batman Comic “The Demon of Gothos Mansion” Illustrated by Ira Norvick and Dick Giordano — Rare Complete “Bronze Age” Batman Comic With 72 Panels!
Terrific complete set of original Batman comic book artwork by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano for the interior of Batman #227 “The Demon of Gothos Mansion!” Published on 1 December 1979 by DC Comics during the “Bronze Age” of comic books with the story written by Denny O’Neil. This set of 15 sheets containing 72 panels, rendered in ink, tell a harrowing story of Batman in love with a woman in peril at the hands of a cult leader, bent on sacrificing her to resurrect the demon spirit Ballk. Artist Irv Novick held a longtime relationship with Batman publisher DC Comics and illustrated for them over 50 years from 1939 to 1990. Dick Giordano, a DC executive editor, was a multi Shazam comic book award winner best known for Charlton Comics’ “Action Heroes.” The first page of this 15-page full set features a publication slug taped to the bottom with the copyright symbol cut out. Pages are numbered, stamped, dated and often annotated lightly with blue pencil. Comics Code stamped to verso of each sheet. Thick card pages each measure 10.75″ x 15.5″ with stamp and date cut through, else fine condition. A rare complete survival of the “Bronze Age” Batman comic artwork. Sold for $7,286.
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