Happy Birthday Sergio Aragonés

Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer: Artist's Edition Signed Limited Book

Happy belated birthday (yesterday, September 6) to our friend Sergio Aragonés, a Spanish/Mexican cartoonist and writer best known for his contributions to MAD magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this special signed imited edition of the Groo the Wanderer: Artist's Edition. Strictly limited to 250 copies, the limited edition also features a new variant cover image. The book collects a classic four-part story in its entirety by the Mad, Manic, and Marvellous Sergio Aragones. This Artist"s Edition measures 12 x 17 inches and features four oversized issues, including extras. Added bonus: the very first Groo story by Sergio (in redrawn form) will also be in this book. Brand new hardcover.

Collector's Shangri-La by Mitch O'Connell

We're proud to share with you this new vision of Collector's Shangri-La by the World's Best Artist, Mitch O'Connell!

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Happy Birthday Bill Gaines

Collectibly MAD Deluxe Limited Edition Autographed by Bill Gaines and Grant Geissman

Today marks the birthday of William Gaines (1922-1992), publisher and co-editor of EC Comics and publisher of the satirical MAD Magazine. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this deluxe slipcased signed edition of Collectibly MAD.  To our knowledge this was the only book ever signed by the legendary Bill Gaines, who died shortly after this signing. The large book runs a hefty 320 pages and was published in a limited edition of 500 copies. The color section pictures particular rarities while black & white illustrations appear throughout the book. It contains everything you'd ever want to know about MAD collectibles by the one true expert in the field, Grant Geissman. Very Fine unread slipcased hardcover in shrinkwrap. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jack Davis

The Commuter's Best Friend Original Art by Jack Davis

Happy 90th birthday to cartoonist Jack Davis, best known for his work at MAD Magazine. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original pencil drawing by Davis for a print ad done for Group W's news service. Group W is an alternate name for the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company. The firm hired Davis to design several print ads for them, among them this one depicting a man nervously looking at his watch near a train track. A copy of the final ad is included, featuring the tagline "The commuter's best friend".  Approximately 7 x 9 inches. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life.

Happy Birthday to MAD Cartoonist Peter Kuper

Spy vs. Spy Original Art Signed by Peter Kuper

Happy birthday Peter Kuper! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original Spy vs. Spy drawing by the Mad Magazine cartoonist. Kuper is also well known for his wordless alternative comics and illustrations for such publications as World War 3 Illustrated. Hand-signed by Kuper. Black ink on heavy stock paper. 9 x 12 inches. Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to EC's Al Feldstein - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Tales of Terror #2 Revisited Original Painting by Al Feldstein (personal collection)

Farewell to Al Feldstein (1925-2014), longtime editor of MAD Magazine, and contributing artist, writer, and editor for most of the EC Comics titles in the 1940s and 1950s. Feldstein passed away Tuesday at his home in Montana. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this deluxe limited edition set of EC Archives: Weird Science #1 and 2 (Gemstone, 2007). Leather covered hardcover editions with gilt edging. Volume 1 reprints the first six issues in color and is signed by Al Feldstein. Volume 2 reprints the second six issues in color and is signed by Al Williamson (1931-2010). Each volume comes in a cloth-covered box with a pair of white gloves; in original cardboard packing. Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La. As a special bonus, I'm proud to share with you one of our favorite paintings hanging in our offices (not for sale).

Weird Science Deluxe Volumes 1 and 2 Set Signed by Al Feldstein and Al Williamson

Happy Birthday Al Jaffee - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Popeye #9 Retailer Incentive Cover Original Art Signed by Al Jaffee

Happy 93rd birthday to cartoonist Al Jaffee, best known for his work in MAD Magazine, especially his regular features, the "Mad Fold-In" and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions". At 59 years and still going, he is the publication's longest-running contributor. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original cover art by Jaffee for IDW's new Popeye comic book series. Ink on 7.5 X 10.5 inch bond paper with small cut-out correction by Jaffee. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Remembering Wally Wood

Detail from Mad Magazine "Strangely Believe It!" Original Art by Wally Wood and Ernie Kovacs

Today marks the birthday of comic artist Wally Wood (1927-1981), best known for his work on EC Comics's MAD and Marvel's Daredevil. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a page of original art written by TV pioneer Ernie Kovacs (1919 - 1962) and drawn by Wood. The two teamed up for a series of Ripley's Believe It Or Not! parodies, beginning with MAD Magazine #33. This wild page is from the next-to-last issue to feature them, and has Wood drawing on textured bristol. Some great Wood women in the panel shown in this detail -- wait, is one of them Little Orphan Annie?! Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wally Wood's Weird Sex-Fantasy Limited Edition Portfolio Signed by Wally Wood

Vampirella #9 Page 7 Original Art by Wally Wood

NCS Portfolio of Fine Comic Art Limited Edition Complete Set (Vol. 1,2,3) Signed by 22 Comic Pioneers with Rare Bonus Prints

Ernie Kovacs-Owned Bow Tie, Shirt Collar and Record Collection

Collector's Treasure of the Day - The Ultimate Pre-Code Horror Comic Book!

Tales From the Crypt #20 (#1) Gaines File pedigree Comic Book CGC NM+ 9.6

The ultimate pre-code horror book with incredible provenance and in near-perfect condition! This first issue of Tales From the Crypt (EC, 1950) comes directly from the personal collection of Bill Gaines (1922 - 1992), the publisher of EC Comics and MAD Magazine!

Our Favorite Kickstarter Projects

We've seen the future of creative media funding, and it is Kickstarter! Though most of our favorite Kickstarter projects are no longer accepting funding, there's still time left to contribute to Ralph Bakshi's  (Fritz the Cat, Lord of the Rings) latest animated project and an exciting MAD Magazine documentary starring Sergio Aragonés, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, and the usual gang of idiots. Kickstarter is a great way to support independent media - and score limited editions and autographs as an extra bonus!