Original Eisner, Jim Lee, Sandman Art, & More In CBLDF Comic-Con Auction

Original art by Will Eisner, Jim Lee, Dave Sim, Dave Gibbons, Craig Thompson, J. Scott Campbell; an original Alan Moore Swamp Thing script; a portfolio of top-notch Sandman art; artifacts from MirrorMask; and rare editions, such as the uncirculated Graphitti Designs signed hardcover edition of Watchmen are just a few of the highlights of the CBLDF benefit auction, happening this weekend at Comic-Con International: San Diego. The auction will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in Room 8 at 7:00 PM, Saturday night.

“We’re extremely grateful to the generous artists, companies, and individuals who have contributed so many fantastic items to this auction,” says CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein. “With the Lee case going to trial at the end of the summer, we’re lucky to have such a variety of amazing items to raise money for the Fund. We hope people bid generously, because their contributions at this auction will make a serious difference.”

For those unable to attend the convention, the Fund will be accepting sealed bids until 3:00 PM Pacific Time on Saturday, July 16. Sealed bids can be sent to director@cbldf.org, and the subject line must include the words “Sealed Bid.” Sealed bids must include a valid credit card number and current phone number. Non-winning bids will be shredded immediately following the auction, and the source e-mails deleted.

Please continue to check CBLDF.org for additions to this auction list donated at the show. Items to be auctioned are:

1. Carlos D’Anda, Galactus, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
2. Shaun Surface, Harry Lampert Memorial Flash sketch
3. Craig Thompson, Blankets CD Album Cover original art
4. Alan Moore, Swamp Thing #51, “Home Free” original script
5. Dave Gibbons, “The Sandman” original drawing
6. John Totleben, Swamp Thing original drawing
7. Travis Charest, “Support the CBLDF or Kiss Your Ass Goodbye!” original drawing
8. Mike Carey & Peter Gross, Lucifer #22, page 9 original art
9. Fantastic Four movie poster, signed by Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Julian McMahon
10. Batman #608 RRP Edition, signed by Jim Lee
11. Jeff Parker, Batgirl color drawing
12. C. Scott Morse, Batman: Room Full of Strangers alternative cover original art
13. Jackson Guice, DC Spotlight #8, p. 23
14. J.J. Kirby, Iron Man, from the Iron Chef Gelatometti Challenge
15. David Mack, “Death,” original watercolor painting
16. Steve Lieber, On The Road to Perdition: Sanctuary, p. 75
17. Mike Weiringo, Tellos #2, Page 3
18. Jon Bean Hastings, Johnny The Homicidal Maniac original drawing, signed by Bean & Jhonen Vasquez
19. Ale Garza, Iron Man, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
20. Captain Victory Promotional Print, signed by Jack Kirby
21. Uncle Scrooge #195, NM, signed by Carl Barks
22. J. Scott Campbell, Wolverine & Wonder Woman gutting a Sentinel, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
23. Bone One Volume Edition Hardcover, with Jeff Smith Commission
24. Nelson Blake, Majestic, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
25. Will Eisner, The Spirit #5, original pencil study for cover, with Spirit #5 comic book
26. All About P’Gell HC, signed by Will Eisner 164/500
27. Spirit drawing from Eisner Memorial, signed by guests including: John Byrne, Jerry Robinson, Jeff Rovin, Michael Uslan, Denis Kitchen, Scott McCloud, Jackie Estrada, Bob Schreck, Jim Warren, Jon B Cooke, Nick Barucci, David Scroggy, Sandy Schecter, Maggie Thompson, Clifford Meth, Ron Goulart, Peter David, Ann Eisner, Harlan Ellison, and more
28. Will Eisner at Drawing Board oversized photograph from Eisner Memorial
29. Shaun Surface, Will Eisner Memorial Spirit Sketch
30. Will Eisner, “Upper Space,” original pencil study
31. Jim Lee, Wolverine and Wonder Woman gutting a Sentinel, from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
32. Watchmen, limited, uncirculated Graphitti Designs Hardcover, signed by Moore & Gibbons
33. John Picaccio, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen art print, AP 3/10
34. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, volume 2 #1, signed by Alan Moore & Kevin O’Neill
35. Mark Brooks, Hellgirl, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
36. Hellboy, limited print, signed by Mike Mignola, P/C
37. Mike Mignola & Randy Bowen, Hellboy Museum Edition Statue #1140/2000
38. Superman #204, RRP Edition, signed by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee
39. Carlos D’anda, Hellgirl, original drawing from the Iron Chef Gelatometti challenge
40. Michael Zulli, “Delirium” original painting, framed
41. Brian Stelfreeze, “Death” original painting, framed
42. Death sketch lot 1 featuring art from Slave Labor Graphics artists Christopher, of Ghoulie Boys and Roman Dirge of Lenore; also featuring Sandman Inker and Deadworld Artist Vince Locke.
43. Mike Dringenberg, “Sayat” original painting
44. Sandman sketch lot 2 featuring "Dream King" from Bone creator Jeff Smith and Sandman by Charles Vess (Sandman 19 and 75).
45. MirrorMask Pitch Book
46. Mirror Mask Pin – Prototype
47. Sandman artists commission lot 1, featuring Sandman and Death by Gary Amaro (Sandman 56), and Sandman by Bryan Talbot (Sandman 30, 36, 51-56, and the Sandman Special).MirrorMask Replica – prototype
48. Orbiting Giants’ Key Prototype
49. MirrorMask shooting script
50. MirrorMask CBLDF Welcome Party, Commemorative poster
51. Sandman artists commission lot 2, featuring Sandman by Gary Amaro Sandman 56) and Sandman by John Watkiss (Sandman 39 and 52).
52. Dave Sim, “Swoon,” original drawing
53. Sandman commissions lot featuring Sandman by Greg Ruth (Freaks of the Heartland, Conan) and Death by Peter Gross (The Books of Magic, Chosen).
54. Snow, Glass Apples limited edition chapbook, signed by Neil Gaiman
55. Sandman and Matthew pen and Ink commission by Teri S. Wood (Wandering Star).
56. Jon Bean Hastings, Comix Thingies, 5 drawing lot
57. Shaun Surface, Wonder Woman pencil drawing (note: distressed corners)
58. Andy Lee, “Dragon” original painting
59. The Many Moods of Phil Hale, hardcover book, signed with original drawing
60. Ronn Sutton, Janet Heatherington, jam drawing, Elvira and Batwoman, Censorship Go-Go
61. Phil Foglio & Shepard Hendrix, XXXenophile art