Bodnar’s Auction Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale Delivers Unprecedented Success on September 27

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Bodnar’s Auction Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale Delivers Unprecedented Success on September 27

Monmouth Junction, NJ October 10, 2023 – Bodnar’s Auction House is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the highly anticipated Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale, held on September 27, 2023. The auction, curated in collaboration with filmmaker and pop culture icon Kevin Smith, achieved remarkable results, setting new benchmarks in the world of comic art auctions.

The Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale, hosted by Bodnar’s Auction House, presented collectors and enthusiasts with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire exclusive comic art pieces directly linked to Kevin Smith’s creative journey. With an extraordinary selection of original artwork, sketches, and signed pieces, the auction captivated audiences from around the globe. 

Bodnar’s reported over 3000 registered bidders from 40 countries with over 75,000 hits on the catalog that was broadcast live on Bodnar’s Auction website, Liveauctioneers, Invaluable, Auction Zip, and Bidspirit. The sales live feed was also broadcasted on Bodnar’s Auction Facebook page where if you missed the action you can watch it again. Kevin Smith himself was in the house talking about each piece while they sold. It was like a live podcast with bidding! Kevin reminisced about each piece, how he obtained it, and how the stories came to be. At one point on all platforms over 2000 people were watching the live event. 176 lots were sold with no reserves totaling $458,422.20 including the buyer’s premium.  

The Auction featured an impressive assortment of original comic art from Kevin Smith’s personal collection. Art enthusiasts eagerly bid on iconic pieces, including original artwork from “Daredevil, Batman, Preacher, Sandman, and Green Arrow. The extraordinary craftsmanship and significance of these works drew spirited bidding, resulting in everything flying past its high estimates. Every lot also came with a COA from Bodnar’s Auction autographed by Kevin. 

The top lots were:

 Lot 56 Original Comic Book Art – Frank Miller Daredevil Issue #161 Page #22. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inker Klaus Janson. Includes Stats. Multiple Images of Daredevil and Bullseye in a Fight Scene. Black Widow’s Name is Mentioned. Sold for $79,650.00 against a $20,000.00-$40,000.00 estimate. 

Lot 57 Original Comic Book Cover Art – Daredevil Issue #8 – Marvel Knights Series. Also, cover to Marvel Knights Omnibus. Pencils by Joe Quesada. Inker Jimmy Palmiotti. Double Signed by Artists. Images of Daredevil and Spiderman sold for $27,140.00. 

Lot 58 Original Comic Book Art – Saga of the Swamp Thing Issue #21 Page 20 – “The Anatomy Lesson” by Alan Moore. Pencils by Stephen Bissette. Inker John Totleben, image of Swamp Thing sold for $30,680.00.

 Lot 9 Original Comic Book Art DC/Vertigo Preacher Issue #9 Page 14. Art is by Steve Dillon. Signed by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Includes Flashback to Jesse’s Childhood with multiple images of Adult Jesse and numerous panels of Jesse as a child and John Custer. Statted on dialog. Reference to John Wayne sold for $10,620.00 against a $750-00-$1200.00 estimate. 

Lot 55 Original Comic Book Trade Paperback Cover Art – Mixed Media Color. Comico Comics – Mage Book Vol. 2 – 1985. Art by Matt Wagner. Signed by Artist sold for $20,060.00 which we believe is a record for this artist at auction.  

Lot 62 Original Comic Book Cover Art – Daredevil Issue #7 – Marvel Knights Series. Pencils by Joe Quesada. Inker Jimmy Palmiotti. Signed by Kevin Smith, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Joe Quesada. Large image of Mysterio. Sold for $20,060.00. 

Lot 63 Original Comic Book Art – Double Splash Page -Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Madness Halloween Special Issue #2 Page 2 & 3. Art by Tim Sale. Has images of Batman, Mad Hatter, Barbera Gordon, and Commissioner Jim Gordon sold for $16,520.00.

 Lot 64 Original Comic Book Cover Art – Colored Mixed Media – Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow Issue #1. Cover Art by Matt Wagner sold for $9145.00.

 Lot 72 Original Comic Book Cover Art – Colored Mixed Media – Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow Issue #11. Cover Art by Matt Wagner sold for $7375.00. 

Lot 75-94 a full run of Kevin Smith’s Quick Stops – by Phil Hester and Ande Parks was sold in 19 lots one page at a time that also Included Preliminary Pencils and Inks sold combined for $11,682.00. 

Lot 12 Original Comic Book Art DC/Vertigo Preacher Issue #10 Page 17. Art is by Steve Dillon. Signed by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Includes numerous images of Jesse and Tulip. “They are Screwin’ Like Bunnies”. Also includes Jesse tells Tulip that he will love her until the end of the world. Statted on dialog sold for $5015.00

Lot 29 Original Comic Book Art DC Batman/Grendel II Devil’s Bones Page #2. Art is by Matt Wagner. Signed by Matt Wagner. Full Splash Page image of Batman and Gotham City Skyline sold for $3540.00

Lot 32 Original Comic Book Art DC Batman/Grendel II Devil’s Bones Page #48. Art is by Matt Wagner. Signed by Matt Wagner. Full Splash Page image of Grendel Prime holding Bloody Batman. Includes large stat sold for $5310.00

Lot 54 Original Comic Book Art – Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow Issue #5 Pages 21 & 22. Art by Phil Hester. Includes Full Splash Page of Etrigan the Demon, Green Arrow and Batman sold for $4130.00

The sale ended strong with the last 2 lots selling for well above their estimates including Lot 172 DC Starman #33 Colored Cover Art by Tony Harris. Framed. Dated ’97. Nice Image of Batman with Starman on Cover sold for $8850.00 and lot 175 Original Comic Book Art – Daredevil Issue #5 Pages 8 and 9 – Marvel Knights Series. Pencils by Joe Quesada. Inker Jimmy Palmiotti. Signed by Kevin Smith, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Joe Quesada. Images show Daredevil and Mephisto sold for $10,620.00 against its $2000.00-$4000.00 estimate

The Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale drew an enthusiastic global audience, with participation from both seasoned collectors and passionate fans. Utilizing Bodnar’s Auction House’s innovative online bidding platform, the event allowed enthusiasts from across the world to engage in real time, ensuring an inclusive and exhilarating auction experience. 

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale,” said Joe Bodnar, owner of Bodnar’s Auction House. “The auction showcased the immense talent and creativity of Kevin Smith, as well as the deep connection he has established with fans through his work. Each piece selling well beyond its high estimate demonstrates the enduring impact of Smith’s contributions to the world of comic art.”

The Kevin Smith Comic Art Sale not only celebrated the artistic achievements of Kevin Smith but also solidified Bodnar’s Auction House’s position as a leading destination for comic art auctions. The event’s remarkable success has paved the way for future collaborations between Bodnar’s Auction House and prominent artists, ensuring continued excitement and innovation within the comic art auction market.

For more information about upcoming auctions and events, please visit www.bodnarsauction.com.