Original Watchmen art by Dave Gibbons offered in upcoming Anderson & Garland Collectors’ Auction

By John Freeman on August 16, 2025

Anderson & Garland auctioneer with Dave Gibbons original art for Watchmen Issue 12, Page 22

A page of original artwork by comic artist Dave Gibbons for DC Comics Watchmen Issue 12, page 22. Measures 41 x 28cms in glazed frame, 54 x 38cms overall

There’s an eclectic mix of items on offer in next week’s Anderson & Garland Collectors’ Auction, including an original page of Watchmen art by Dave Gibbons.

Estimated to sell for between £1000 and £1800 in an auction that includes US comics, antique collectibles, rare toys and more, the page offered is from #12, a wicked plot revealed.

We are pleased to present our Collectors Auction, containing a selection of comics and related artwork, sporting memorabilia, militaria, and other collectables.

*The Amazing Spider-Man No. 41 (first Rhino), October 1966; and The Uncanny X-Men No. 12 (first Juggernaut), July 1965*

Also included in this Anderson & Garland Collectors’ Auction are copies of The Amazing Spider-Man #41 and The Uncanny X-Men #12; DC Conics and Marvel Comics related autographs and ephemera; a wide number of music fanzines with brilliant titles such as Bucketful of Brains, Hallucinogenic Wild Savage and Freak Beat; film posters, including a UK Double Crown poster, advertising a She and One Million Years B.C. double bill; and a Schemulys patent no. 503324 nitro proof line throwing pistol!

*A mixed lot of EAGLE, Beezer, Topper comics and more*

*A UK Double Crown poster, advertising a She and One Million Years B.C. double bill*

*An early 20th Century ‘The Home Blick’ typewriter, in pine travel case*

*Two unsigned and unfinished original artwork designs for posters advertising the Royal Mail Line, after S. Stott, the largest measuring 34.5 x 22cms*

Anderson & Garland has been proudly serving Newcastle and beyond since 1840. As the North of England and Scottish Borders’ leading firm of Auctioneers and Valuers, they are also one of the largest independent auction houses in the UK. With over 20 specialist departments, they conduct up to 60 auctions each year, offering categories such as Contemporary Art & Design, Music, Silver, Jewellery & Watches, Fine Art, and Comics, among many others.

Anderson & Garland – The Collectors’ Auction takes place from 10.00am on Thursday 21st August 2025 | View the catalogue here |

Viewing of all lots on Tuesday 19th August, from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1BF

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.