The Felix Comic Art Podcast

What happens when you build a world-class collection in record time...and then have to dismantle it just as quickly? Our guest for this episode is Cristian Casares, who besides having experienced a lifetime's worth of collecting in a few short years, is also the fan behind the epic DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 recreation project. And if you want to hear all about Tradd Moore's SILVER SURFER: BLACK, Cris...

Surprise everyone, we're back. I bet none of you were expecting another episode so soon. Well, this one's not a regular episode. This one's more of a sneak preview. To introduce a special edition of the show that we're calling SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART. SECRET STORIES OF COMIC ART is the Felix Comic Art Podcast unleashed. I've recruited some of the biggest names in the hobby to assist with this...

Podcast fans, we've got good news and bad news. Good news is...new episode is up! Bad news...it's got nothing to do with comic art. But it's about something important to me. This one's about my family. And what we've been through the last few years. It will, at the very least, answer any questions you may have had about why we went off our regular schedule. But mostly, I hope it might help someone...

It's been a while, but The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! And to make up for our extended break, we're bringing you a double episode! Part 1 features a chat with a new collector in the hobby, Jason Kim. For those who have asked for new blood, I offer you Jason! Part 2 features a roundtable from SDCC 2019, put together by the intrepid Yams. He managed to rope in artist Daniel Warren Johnson, as w...

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Heritage Auctions? The Felix Comic Art Podcast reports on Heritage's Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction from May, which featured Frank Frazetta's record-shattering "Egyptian Queen". With a first-hand account is our long-time friend, and brand-new field reporter, Ron Sonenthal! Along with, of course, plenty of the hardcore comic art talk you love! O...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back to our monthly schedule for May 2019! And it's a big month for our hobby as Frank Frazetta's "Egyptian Queen" is up for auction at Heritage, and is expected to set new records for comic/fantasy art. So the time is right to welcome Frank Frazetta's former art rep, Dr. Stephen Ferzoco, to the show! Steve and I talk about "Egyptian Queen" (including Steve's predict...

It's the return of your favorite irregularly released show all about original comic art: The Felix Comic Art Podcast! Join artists Daniel Warren Johnson, Ryan Ottley, and Stephen Green as they lead a roundtable discussion sharing their views on original art, including how they collect, what they look for when they buy, commissions, their grails, and just geeking out on their favorite fellow artist...

The first episode of 2019 for The Felix Comic Art Podcast has arrived! Our guest this month is Chuck Costas. Chuck is a long-time collector who's known in the hobby as "the Mike Zeck guy". Listen and find out why! Listen as well to hear about Chuck's early start in collecting original art, his efforts throughout the years in bringing fans and collectors together (culminating in his new role as org...

This episode of the Felix Comic Art Podcast was originally set to be an exclusive bonus to our loyal listeners who have left reviews for us on iTunes. I've decided that, in the spirit of the holidays, and as thanks to EVERYONE for a record year for Felix Comic Art, to make this episode available to all. Special thanks to Gene Park for his long-awaited return appearance, hope you enjoy the chat!

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! Thanks to all who wrote in during our hiatus. We know you missed the show, and we missed doing it, too. Although we're only planning to resume a semi-regular schedule going forward, know that we'll get these out as often as we can. Thanks again to everyone for their encouragement. My guest for our return show is Todd Hignite. Todd is Vice-President of Heritage...

The hiatus was short-lived! The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! Or, at least, a new version of it. I'll no longer be hosting every episode. But friends have offered to keep the show alive in my absence, by providing content for future episodes. I'm so very grateful for their help...thanks guys. This episode features the intrepid Yams moderating a chat between two of our superstar talents, Skottie...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back! With a brand-new 2018 edition of our C2E2 roundtable! Joining us again are returning Chicagoans, Ron Sonenthal and Chris Killackey. Chris Caira was unable to join us, and we wish him the best. In his place is newcomer Corey Harrison. Last year's roundtable was one of our most downloaded episodes ever. We tackle another wide range of topics in the original comic...

Welcome to The Felix Comic Art Podcast, where we always keep it real! Even when we discuss fake art...which brings us to... Those who follow us on social media saw that I recently had a homework assignment for podcast listeners: To watch the documentary ART AND CRAFT (now streaming on Amazon Prime). It's about the most notorious art forger of the last 30 years, Mark Landis. The documentary shows M...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast is back for March 2018, straight from Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle! My guest this episode is Rob Salkowitz. Rob is a columnist for Forbes Magazine, as well as the author of COMIC CON AND THE BUSINESS OF POP CULTURE. Rob is a longtime observer and commentator on the business of comics, and he's also a comic art collector. We discuss the evolution of comics, as an ar...

The February episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast is here! It's a two-parter this month, with part one featuring Graphitti Designs founder/owner Bob Chapman! We cover the history of Graphitti, but focus mostly on original art (of course!) with special attention paid to their Gallery Edition line of books (similar to IDW's Artist's Editions). Hear the inside scoop on how these amazing volumes hap...

Happy 2018! And welcome to the 26th edition of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! This episode we review Batman art. Specifically modern Batman art. And most specifically, the Greg Capullo BATMAN #1 cover which sold for an astonishing $50K over the summer! Who better to discuss all this than premier modern Batman art collector, Kyle K.! Who also happens to be the buyer of that Greg Capullo cover. We exa...

Happy Holidays from Felix Comic Art! Which means it's time for our December episode! It's a two-parter this month, with Part 1 being a roundtable from Rose City Comic Con 2017. Joining me is recurring guest Andy Robbins, along with returning guests, artists Nick Pitarra and Daniel Warren Johnson. We recap topics from previous episodes, as well as discuss current events in the hobby. And we also re...

Your NYCC 2017 experience continues with the November episode of The Felix Comic Art Podcast! It's a two-parter this month, leading off with returning guest, Dan Pottick. You'll remember Dan from last year's NYCC roundtable, and by popular demand, he's back for his encore. Our second segment sees the return of our audience call-in feature, this time with collector Matt Todd. Matt has a lot of ques...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns from NYCC with a brand new show for October 2017! Better late than never! We recorded multiple shows in New York and we're excited to lead off with multi-Eisner Award winning artist, Cliff Chiang! Want to hear Cliff share his thoughts about his career, his art, his adventures with fellow comics superstars like Brian K. Vaughan? Well, too bad! You'll find none of...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast goes to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina for our 22nd episode! We welcome fellow podcaster Jason Wood of the long-running 11 O'Clock Comics Podcast, to discuss sketch and commission collecting at conventions. Simply put, Jason gets a LOT of sketches and commissions. He discusses his methodical approach to maximizing each show experience, and shares tips for fello...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast visits San Diego Comic Con 2017 where we talk to arguably the most influential person in the original art market, co-founder of Hertiage Auctions, Jim Halperin. Jim is a major comic art collector in his own right, but on this day, we focus on Heritage and its impact on the comic art market. All auction houses tout record prices achieved...but what about potential market...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for July 2017 with a double-sized episode from Chicago! Part one features comics creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON! Daniel's new Image book EXTREMITY is on the stands, check it out! Daniel is also a comic art collector, who has been operating on a strict budget. And yet he's still managed to put together a collection he loves. It's a great perspective on the hobby....

The Felix Comic Art Podcast welcomes Robert Kirkman to the show! Robert loves comic art. Yes, he created THE WALKING DEAD and co-created INVINCIBLE. Yes, he's a partner at Image Comics. Yes, he runs Skybound. And so on and so forth. But what really matters to us: He loves comic art! Especially comic art from the '90s. Check out his show-and-tell video on our YouTube channel, which features such '9...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast presents the ultimate episode for THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS original art fans with our special guest, Scott Free! Who is Scott Free? Scott was Frank Miller's art rep during THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and it was through Scott that so much of the best DKR art was sold (including the DKR #2 cover). Then it all ended abruptly, and Scott's been off the radar for the past 30 year...

The Felix Comic Art Podcast returns for April 2017 with a double-sized episode! First we meet up with long-time comic art collector and dealer, Glenn Danzig. Yes, THAT Glenn Danzig. Our talk with Glenn runs the gamut, from vintage art to new art, the effect of investors on our hobby, as well as his advice for collectors on how to participate in a hobby where values have skyrocketed. Many thanks to...