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The comic industry has survived many ups and downs. Of recent memory, the boom of the '80's and the bust of the '90's. In that time and more, there have been many comic artists. However, only the truly great artists have had any lasting appeal. We all know who. The comic artist of the modern era seems somewhat overshadowed by those of the past. One artist, though, has proven a consistent fan favorite in every endeavor: ART ADAMS.
Arthur has been involved in the comic industry since the early '80's. Though the beginning was modest, he came to public notice and critical acclaim via the ground-breaking "Longshot" mini-series. Arthur combines a dynamic, lively and good-natured style with well planned layouts and incredible attention to detail. Top artist Mike Bair of JSA fame recently said that Arthur is "the best inker in the industry". High-praise indeed from a guy whose inking is virtually three-dimensional. Arthur's style is so well-admired and influential that a whole cadre of "new" artists have emulated him.
In today's market-place obtaining a potential customer's attention is imperative. Ultimately, a company survives if their product has appeal and is purchased. Covers are often the most visible selling point for any comic. So, why not have an artist who has time proven fan appreciation do your cover? Arthur's talents are in high demand by virtually every comic company executive. Arthur doesn't produce a lot of art. But for this level of quality, why should anyone expect more?

NOTE: Some of the pieces below don't have images due to bandwidth availability. I don't mind sending images but if you aren't serious about buying please don't ask. Please respect my time - art sales is an evening project not my avocation.

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NEW!
Action Comics Annual #10 4 page Story 12.5"x19.5" The story features Superman and his biggest enemies. $3,000

Limited Stock Left!

The Arthur Adams Sampler #4 The Fourth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 70lb paper and signed.

The Arthur Adams Sampler #4 - Special Edition - Internet Special Blow out $50 (was $100)                   Special Edition is Sampler #4 with an insert/tip-in preliminary sketch by Arthur. The preliminary sketch is from Arthur's early career in comics. These sketches range from X-Men to Longshot to Jonni Future. Arthur doesn't really produce prelims with regularity anymore because, well, he's just that good. These are not of the illustration quality that are going for $1,000 - just to be clear. However, they are of a much higher quality than a layout. Each prelim sketch is hand selected for quality and is randomly inserted in a signed and limited to 100 copies edition. Each book also has a gold emblem on the title page denoting its exclusivity and number. The size of each preliminary sketch is 8.5"x11" to match the book size.

Sales are first come first served. I will not accept special character requests, provide a preview or particular book number for you. Its luck of the draw. (you can try to interpret this anyway you want but the answer is fairly clear)

The Arthur Adams Sampler #5 The Fifth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 80lb paper and signed. $20

The Arthur Adams Sampler #6 The sixth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 80lb paper and signed. $20

Armageddon Inferno Preliminary Story Design 4 Page Story design including the cover. All pages 11" x 17". Bonus to this set is the preliminary cover designs for Animal Confidential #1, Showcase '93 #1 and the Batman vs. Predator Pinup. $1,000

The Authority #27, Page 15 11"x17" $150

The Authority #27, Page 17 11"x17" $150

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Gemir 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Glonth 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Glonth (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Pritor 17" x 14" $250 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Slodd 17" x 13" $100 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Slodd (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Ussik (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Venev (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.

Sold!
Booster Gold #2 Variant Cover   11.5"x17.25" $1,000 The art area itself takes up about 98% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect.

Cancer Blue Design Sketch from "Jonni Future" 11"x17" $1,000

Cavewoman & Klyde Poster Offered here in conjunction with Amryl Entertainment. This is an absolutely stunning print featuring Budd Root's popular and (lucky for us) semi-clad all natural heroine. The art was penciled by Arthur and colored by Budd. The piece measures 11"x17" and comes with a complimentary protective envelope. Arthur has signed each print. These are very limited and only a few comic shops ever got these. $20

Sold!
Classic Avengers #1 Cover 18"x23" This is an instant all time classic piece. $35,000

New!
Classic Avengers #3 Cover 13.5"x20" $15,000

New!
Classic Avengers #9 Cover 16"x21"   $4,200 Penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The art area itself takes up about 97% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom center. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out was used for artistic effect.

New!
Classic Avengers #11 Cover 11"x17" $5,300 Penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The art area itself takes up about 97% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out was used for artistic effect.

Classic X-Men #1 Cover Preliminary 11"x17" $5,500 original pencils - no inks

New!
Countdown 14 Gorilla Grodd Origin Story 2 pages sold as a set 11"x17" $1,000

Sold!
Elseworlds Battle Royale Wizard commissioned Arthur to produce a battle scene featuring some of DC's popular Elseworlds characters. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring a huge 29"x14". The art area itself takes up about 95% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom left. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect and to correct minor errors. $15,500

Robo Hulk Toy Design Sketch 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair

Evil Hulk Toy Design Sketches 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair

Evil Hulk Toy Design Sketch Set 2 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair

Incredible Hulk #111 Cover 11"x17" $5,000

New!
The Incredible Hercules #114 Cover $3,200 Drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring 11.5"x17". The art area itself takes up about 99% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom center. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.

New!
The Incredible Hercules #115 Cover $4,000 14"x19" The art area itself takes up about 95% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.

New!
Invincible #1 Wraparound Cover and Poster $4,000 33"x17" Penciled by David Williams and inked by Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper on three Strathmore sheets each measuring 11" x 17" taped together to form a huge 33"x17" piece. The art area itself takes up 100% of the total volume. Arthur and David have signed and dated the piece on the bottom left. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out may have been used for artistic effect. Please note very carefully that this artwork was drawn on three separate sheets taped together and will be shipped folded at the seams. The art will NOT be harmed by that method. Just telling you up front so you can't say I didn't say.

Marvel Fanfare #13 Cover 11"x 17" $5,500 This was the original but self rejected cover in its original pencils

Sold!
Marvel Holiday Special #1 Cover Design Concept 11" x 17" $300 top half pencil prelim and bottom half blue line Santa Claus sketches

New!
Midnighter #1 Cover $3,000 This cover was penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring a 11.5"x17". The art area itself takes up about 98% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect.

Monkey Man & O'Brien Dark Horse T-Shirt Design 12" x 18" $1,750

New!
Monkey Man & O'Brien meet the Elasmasaurs Print 11" x 17" $10, 100lb matte stock, signed by Arthur.

Monkey Man & O'Brien "Uranus Attacks" Video Game Box Cover Design 17" x 14" $1,400

Tom Strong's Terrific Tales #7, Cover aka "Jonni Future" 11"x 17" $2,000

Tom Strong's Terrific Tales #8, Cover aka "Jonni Future" 11"x 17" $3,000

SOLD!
Tomorrow Stories Special, featuring "Jonni Future" Page 6 $300 This page was laid out and finished by Arthur Adams. Joyce Chin provided the pencils. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring 11"x14". The art area itself measures 7.25" x 11". Arthur and Joyce have signed the piece at the top. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.

"Tohosaurus" & MonkeyMan & O'Brien Statues by Tony McVey and Arthur Adams. Click for a direct link to Menagerie Productions.

Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Gorilla print 19"x25" print of the most incredibly detailed and beautiful artwork Arthur has ever produced. Printed on 100lb stock paper. Each print is signed. $20

SOLD!
Upper Deck Galactus vs. Marvel Superheroes Box art 23" x 17" $17,000

New!
Upper Deck Galactus vs. Marvel Superheroes 19"x25" print of the most incredibly detailed and beautiful artwork Arthur has ever produced.   Printed on 100lb stock paper. Each print is signed.    $20

Sold!
Wizard #198 Cover 13.5"x17" featuring the Red Hulk $3,000

New!
Wizard #200 90's Battle Royale 2 page spread 29"x21.5" $20,000

X-Men Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pasta Can Preliminary Design $250 excellent condition drawn on Strathmore measuring 11"x17", art area is 7"x11".

SOLD!
X-Men Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pasta Can #2 Preliminary Design $300 This preliminary illustration was penciled Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on strathmore measuring 11"x17" (art area is approximately 7.5"x9"). There is some residual blue-line underlying. Label designs appear to be in a blue water marker.

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	ARTHUR ADAMS
Joyce Chin	ARTHUR ADAMS
Misc. Art	The comic industry has survived many ups and downs. Of recent memory, the boom of the '80's and the bust of the '90's. In that time and more, there have been many comic artists. However, only the truly great artists have had any lasting appeal. We all know who. The comic artist of the modern era seems somewhat overshadowed by those of the past. One artist, though, has proven a consistent fan favorite in every endeavor: ART ADAMS. Arthur has been involved in the comic industry since the early '80's. Though the beginning was modest, he came to public notice and critical acclaim via the ground-breaking "Longshot" mini-series. Arthur combines a dynamic, lively and good-natured style with well planned layouts and incredible attention to detail. Top artist Mike Bair of JSA fame recently said that Arthur is "the best inker in the industry". High-praise indeed from a guy whose inking is virtually three-dimensional. Arthur's style is so well-admired and influential that a whole cadre of "new" artists have emulated him. In today's market-place obtaining a potential customer's attention is imperative. Ultimately, a company survives if their product has appeal and is purchased. Covers are often the most visible selling point for any comic. So, why not have an artist who has time proven fan appreciation do your cover? Arthur's talents are in high demand by virtually every comic company executive. Arthur doesn't produce a lot of art. But for this level of quality, why should anyone expect more? NOTE: Some of the pieces below don't have images due to bandwidth availability. I don't mind sending images but if you aren't serious about buying please don't ask. Please respect my time - art sales is an evening project not my avocation.
Want List
Ordering Info
Links



NEW!	Action Comics Annual #10 4 page Story 12.5"x19.5" The story features Superman and his biggest enemies. $3,000
Limited Stock Left!	The Arthur Adams Sampler #4 The Fourth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 70lb paper and signed.
	The Arthur Adams Sampler #4 - Special Edition - Internet Special Blow out $50 (was $100) Special Edition is Sampler #4 with an insert/tip-in preliminary sketch by Arthur. The preliminary sketch is from Arthur's early career in comics. These sketches range from X-Men to Longshot to Jonni Future. Arthur doesn't really produce prelims with regularity anymore because, well, he's just that good. These are not of the illustration quality that are going for $1,000 - just to be clear. However, they are of a much higher quality than a layout. Each prelim sketch is hand selected for quality and is randomly inserted in a signed and limited to 100 copies edition. Each book also has a gold emblem on the title page denoting its exclusivity and number. The size of each preliminary sketch is 8.5"x11" to match the book size. Sales are first come first served. I will not accept special character requests, provide a preview or particular book number for you. Its luck of the draw. (you can try to interpret this anyway you want but the answer is fairly clear)
	The Arthur Adams Sampler #5 The Fifth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 80lb paper and signed. $20
	The Arthur Adams Sampler #6 The sixth sketchbook commemorating Arthur's long and amazing career. 50 pages packed front and back with Arthur's amazingly detailed work. Each book is 8.5"x11", tape bound on 80lb paper and signed. $20
	Armageddon Inferno Preliminary Story Design 4 Page Story design including the cover. All pages 11" x 17". Bonus to this set is the preliminary cover designs for Animal Confidential #1, Showcase '93 #1 and the Batman vs. Predator Pinup. $1,000
	The Authority #27, Page 15 11"x17" $150 The Authority #27, Page 17 11"x17" $150
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Gemir 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Glonth 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Glonth (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Pritor 17" x 14" $250 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Slodd 17" x 13" $100 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Slodd (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Ussik (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
	Bloodlines - DC Comics Card Art: Venev (Monster Form) 17" x 13" $200 image published as part of a DC trading card back in the heyday of non-sport trading cards. Also appeared as a feature in a very old Diamond Previews.
Sold!	Booster Gold #2 Variant Cover 11.5"x17.25" $1,000 The art area itself takes up about 98% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect.
	Cancer Blue Design Sketch from "Jonni Future" 11"x17" $1,000
	Cavewoman & Klyde Poster Offered here in conjunction with Amryl Entertainment. This is an absolutely stunning print featuring Budd Root's popular and (lucky for us) semi-clad all natural heroine. The art was penciled by Arthur and colored by Budd. The piece measures 11"x17" and comes with a complimentary protective envelope. Arthur has signed each print. These are very limited and only a few comic shops ever got these. $20
Sold!	Classic Avengers #1 Cover 18"x23" This is an instant all time classic piece. $35,000
New!	Classic Avengers #3 Cover 13.5"x20" $15,000
New!	Classic Avengers #9 Cover 16"x21" $4,200 Penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The art area itself takes up about 97% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom center. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out was used for artistic effect.
New!	Classic Avengers #11 Cover 11"x17" $5,300 Penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The art area itself takes up about 97% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out was used for artistic effect.
	Classic X-Men #1 Cover Preliminary 11"x17" $5,500 original pencils - no inks
New!	Countdown 14 Gorilla Grodd Origin Story 2 pages sold as a set 11"x17" $1,000
Sold!	Elseworlds Battle Royale Wizard commissioned Arthur to produce a battle scene featuring some of DC's popular Elseworlds characters. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring a huge 29"x14". The art area itself takes up about 95% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom left. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect and to correct minor errors. $15,500
	Robo Hulk Toy Design Sketch 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair
	Evil Hulk Toy Design Sketches 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair
	Evil Hulk Toy Design Sketch Set 2 2 designs on (2) 11"x17" Strathmore sheets. One can't go without the other. $600/pair
	Incredible Hulk #111 Cover 11"x17" $5,000
New!	The Incredible Hercules #114 Cover $3,200 Drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring 11.5"x17". The art area itself takes up about 99% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom center. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.
New!	The Incredible Hercules #115 Cover $4,000 14"x19" The art area itself takes up about 95% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.
New!	Invincible #1 Wraparound Cover and Poster $4,000 33"x17" Penciled by David Williams and inked by Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper on three Strathmore sheets each measuring 11" x 17" taped together to form a huge 33"x17" piece. The art area itself takes up 100% of the total volume. Arthur and David have signed and dated the piece on the bottom left. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. Some white-out may have been used for artistic effect. Please note very carefully that this artwork was drawn on three separate sheets taped together and will be shipped folded at the seams. The art will NOT be harmed by that method. Just telling you up front so you can't say I didn't say.
	Marvel Fanfare #13 Cover 11"x 17" $5,500 This was the original but self rejected cover in its original pencils
Sold!	Marvel Holiday Special #1 Cover Design Concept 11" x 17" $300 top half pencil prelim and bottom half blue line Santa Claus sketches
New!	Midnighter #1 Cover $3,000 This cover was penciled and inked by Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring a 11.5"x17". The art area itself takes up about 98% of the total. Arthur has signed and dated the piece on the bottom right. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork. White-out was used for artistic effect.
	Monkey Man & O'Brien Dark Horse T-Shirt Design 12" x 18" $1,750
New!	Monkey Man & O'Brien meet the Elasmasaurs Print 11" x 17" $10, 100lb matte stock, signed by Arthur.
	Monkey Man & O'Brien "Uranus Attacks" Video Game Box Cover Design 17" x 14" $1,400
	Tom Strong's Terrific Tales #7, Cover aka "Jonni Future" 11"x 17" $2,000
	Tom Strong's Terrific Tales #8, Cover aka "Jonni Future" 11"x 17" $3,000
SOLD!	Tomorrow Stories Special, featuring "Jonni Future" Page 6 $300 This page was laid out and finished by Arthur Adams. Joyce Chin provided the pencils. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on heavy stock art paper measuring 11"x14". The art area itself measures 7.25" x 11". Arthur and Joyce have signed the piece at the top. There is a slight amount of blue-line that does not otherwise mar this beautiful artwork.
	"Tohosaurus" & MonkeyMan & O'Brien Statues by Tony McVey and Arthur Adams. Click for a direct link to Menagerie Productions.
	Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Gorilla print 19"x25" print of the most incredibly detailed and beautiful artwork Arthur has ever produced. Printed on 100lb stock paper. Each print is signed. $20
SOLD!	Upper Deck Galactus vs. Marvel Superheroes Box art 23" x 17" $17,000
New!	Upper Deck Galactus vs. Marvel Superheroes 19"x25" print of the most incredibly detailed and beautiful artwork Arthur has ever produced. Printed on 100lb stock paper. Each print is signed. $20
Sold!	Wizard #198 Cover 13.5"x17" featuring the Red Hulk $3,000
New!	Wizard #200 90's Battle Royale 2 page spread 29"x21.5" $20,000
	X-Men Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pasta Can Preliminary Design $250 excellent condition drawn on Strathmore measuring 11"x17", art area is 7"x11".
SOLD!	X-Men Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pasta Can #2 Preliminary Design $300 This preliminary illustration was penciled Arthur Adams. The artwork is in excellent condition drawn on strathmore measuring 11"x17" (art area is approximately 7.5"x9"). There is some residual blue-line underlying. Label designs appear to be in a blue water marker.
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