The Felix Comic Art Podcast

It's the first ever crossover event between the two greatest nerd hobbies of them all: Original comic art and Movie Props! We kick things off here with Dave Mandel and Ryan Condal from The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of Podcast! Part Two continues on their show! Original comic art and movie props...but mostly original comic art! Three maniacal fans, two shows, one theme: Collecting! Enjoy!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for a special two part episode! In part one, we're honored to welcome legendary collector Bill Woo for his first ever appearance on our show...or any show! In the '90s and 2000s, Bill put together one of the greatest collections of original art the comics world has ever seen. Then in the 2010s, he broke it apart. Completely. Selling nearly every single piece. Th...

Can comic art be considered "fine art"? Does comic art have a place in museums? Where does comic art fit in the wider art world? My guest for this episode is long-time museum curator, and comics fan/collector, Fabrice Stroun. Listen as he shares his thoughts on the above, as well as on The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, on how he views modern comic art, and a whole lot more. Including his own impr...

We're back with three of the most respected longtime collectors in the hobby: Stephen Ferzoco, Gene Park, and David Mandel! Who also happen to be three of the most popular guests we've had on the show! All three are here to share their stories of "The Quest". Ranging from a single page...to trying to complete an entire issue. Not all have been successful (yet), but lots for the rest of us to learn...

It's been a while but we make up for it with a two-parter! We kick things off with our annual catchup from San Diego Comic-Con with Heritage Auctions head honcho, Jim Halperin. There's arguably no one more important to the original art market than Jim, and there are few in his position who are as open. The NEW MUTANTS #98 cover, the new increased buyer's premium, the future of the hobby, and more!...

If a fire is threatening your collection, what pieces do you save? How do you make impossible choices in an instant? Hopefully you'll never have to face this collector's nightmare. But David Mandel did. Yes, we bring Dave back on the show one month after the LA fires. Hear what he did, what he saved first, and what he's learned from the experience. It's an edge-of-your-seat account with perhaps th...

Just four days after our first episode of 2025, we're back with our second! You demanded to know which art was included in The Greatest Trade Ever Made...and this time, Gene Park and Tom Coker fill in the blanks! Plus, the fate of SANDMAN original art. It's another 100% art-centric chat...thanks for listening, enjoy!

The first episode of 2025 has arrived! And it's a spicy one! On location at OAX (Original Art Expo) in Orlando, FL, we welcome back popular guests Gene Park, Andy Robbins, and Yo Kuri for a roundtable discussion on OAX and the state of the hobby. But right before we were about to record, Gene and long-time supercollector Tom Coker pulled off what may be the biggest blockbuster trade this hobby has...

Our art drop for Nick Dragotta's ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 last month set an absolute record for a modern comic...and shook the hobby to its core. Now, hear how it all went down, with two collectors who were there: Chris Killackey and Brant Boersma. Was it all folly, foolishness, FOMO? Or just another Felix drop? Listen and decide for yourselves! Thanks to Chris and Brant for risking ridicule and sharing...

SDCC is the greatest spectacle in comics fandom. The Felix Comic Art Podcast is...a podcast about original comic art. But we're at SDCC! And we're bringing you a new episode! First up is Jim Halperin, co-founder and co-chairman of Heritage Auctions. It's his third time with us, and as before, he answers every question. He shies away from nothing. Pretty damn impressive for the most important man i...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast proudly welcomes the Prince of All Media to the show...it's David Choe! This was one of the most fun chats we've ever done. Thanks to Dave for inviting us to his studio and opening up about comic art like never before! Check out his companion Show-and-Tell video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK3xCI1VF-g As you can see, Dave has GREAT taste! Enjoy!

What does a STAR WARS X-Wing model selling for $3.1M have do with comic art? Listen to the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast and find out! We welcome back David Mandel, the winner of that record-setting X-Wing auction. Who also happens to own one of the most impressive collections of original comic art ever assembled. Thanks to that X-Wing, a treasure trove of comic art will soon be hi...

We're back! Thank you all for your patience during our break. But I believe with my latest guest, Ken Viola, that the wait was worth it. What drives this podcast more than anything are the collector stories. Having been a collector since the 1950s, it's safe to say that Ken has witnessed and experienced more than most in this hobby. Not many can say they were friends with Steve Ditko, or got to ha...

"If you buy one or two nice pieces a year, in 20 years you'll have a great collection." Words of wisdom from our esteemed guest, Richard Martines. A collector of over 40 years, listen in as Richard shares his experiences and insights from our crazy hobby. Listen and learn! Part two is my appearance on the Pixels and Panels Podcast. Not quite Richard-level, but hey, we needed to fill out this episo...

At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, we managed to secure a chat with the most influential figure in our hobby: Jim Halperin of Heritage Auctions. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022...he returns. And he saved a blockbuster scoop just for the occasion. We follow up our talk with Jim with a round table breaking it all down. Joining me are veteran panelists Andy Robbins and Yo Kuri. It's two straight hours of pure...

The original art cover for Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 has just sold at auction for 2.4 million dollars...and who better to talk to us about it than the King of DKR art collectors, David Mandel. Hear Dave's take on the art, the auction, and what it all means for the OA hobby at large. As usual, Dave doesn't hold back! To the point where we may be asked to take this down. It's happene...

Two weeks on, and the record sale at auction is still what everyone's talking about. So The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns with Chuck Costas, THE hobby expert on SECRET WARS and G.I. JOE. And also personal friend of artist Mike Zeck. Chuck shares his insights on what went down exclusively here. Thanks Chuck! Part two is an episode of The Hyper Room, hosted by tech guru Casey Lau. Casey grills me...

Our first episode of 2022 features show regular Gene Park and a discussion centered around that beloved '80s fan-favorite, G.I. JOE #21! The reason? Because Gene owns the complete interiors...and the cover has just now hit auction! We talk to Gene before and after the big event. And the auction is even bigger than we had anticipated...besides the huge sale of the G.I. JOE #21 cover, it also featur...

Our roundtable episodes are some of our most popular, so welcome back Gene Park and Andy Robbins along with new guest Yo Kuri! We got together to talk about NYCC, the first major convention since the pandemic. But, as usual, it ends up being a deeper dive into the hobby. Hear about recent auctions, the MIRACLEMAN #1 cover recreation hubbub, the emergence of a new class of collectors, and more! Tha...

If you're a member of Comic Art Fans, then you know the name "Marcus Wai". What you didn't know, though, is that Marcus has quietly put together a secret collection that will simply blow your mind. Learn more about your favorite CAF commenter and how he built his collection on the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! And check out our YouTube channel for his Show and Tell video!

Many years ago, I predicted Dinesh Shamdasani would make an impact in the comic art hobby. It took longer than I expected, but the impact has also been far greater. Hear his story now, how he became the "first appearance" guy...and what really went down with the ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 cover. All that and more on the latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! Thanks, Dinesh!

I told you the schedule would be sporadic...only this time, you didn't have to wait months for a fix. The latest episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast is up! With popular show guests GENE PARK, ANDY ROBBINS, and LAMBERT SHENG! Our topic: The state of the comic art market! We recorded the episode two weekends ago, right as the lastest Signature comic art auction from Heritage Auctions had conclude...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for June 2021 with a special guest: Pixar animator and art collector, Andy Beall. Andy is a veteran animator who got his start on the beloved classic, THE IRON GIANT. He was then recruited by the Charles Schulz estate to direct the PEANUTS special, HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN, as well as write and draw the original comic THE BEAGLE HAS LANDED, CHA...

The first episode of 2021 is here! Finally! Featuring filmmaker S. Craig Zahler, writer/director of BONE TOMAHAWK, BRAWL IN CELLBLOCK 99, and DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE. And now writer/artist of the graphic novel THE FORBIDDEN SURGERIES OF THE HIDEOUS DR. DIVINUS. And, as it happens, a dedicated original comic art collector! We cover it all. Thanks to Zahler for the chat! Our website is www.felixcomi...

Happy Holidays everyone from the Felix Comic Art Podcast. We've got a surprise for you: It's the very first episode of our premium edition show, which we call SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART. SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART is our fundraiser for The Lu Family Fund and has been available as exclusive content for donors. In partnership with Paltown.org, The Lu Family Fund provides direct financial assistanc...