Sergio Aragonés original art for 1972 New York Comic Art Convention Poster will come to auction at Heritage Auctions in September, as part of their Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction running over 12th – 15th September.

The printed poster is quite rare, making the original art even more desirable.

Aragonés included an incredible number of characters in attendance, with many hidden guest appearances (including Alfred E. Neuman). Who can you spot?

Sergio Aragonés, now 86, is a celebrated cartoonist and writer known primarily for his contributions to MAD Magazine. He’s most recognised for his series of wordless “drawn-out dramas”. He also created the comic series Groo the Wanderer, blending elements of humor and sword and sorcery.

The Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art, awarded previously to cartoonist Posy Simmonds and the adult humour magazine, VIZ, was created in his name by the National Cartoonists Society.

The auction lists over 700 artworks, including art by Charlie Adlard, Brian Bolland, John Byrne, Richard Corben, Steve Ditko, Dave Gibbons, Will Eisner, Lee Elias, Glenn Fabry, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, David Lloyd, Frank Miller, Alex Ross, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bill Watterson, Wally Wood, and Bernie Wrightson, among many others.

New York Comic Con returns 17th – 20th October 2024

• Check out Sergio Aragonés original art for 1972 New York Comic Art Convention Poster here over on Heritage Auctions

Created in ink on 22″ x 30″ illustration board. Signed and dated with a self-portrait in the lower right corner. All text is stat paste-up. The piece is toned and in good condition.

• Check out the full auction here

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “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.

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