The Felix Comic Art Podcast (Episode 62): The Quest
Summary
In episode 62, host Felix speaks with collectors Stephen Frizzoc, Gene Park, and David Mandel about their personal "quests" in comic art. Stephen recounts successfully reacquiring a beloved *Dark Knight Returns* page he sold decades ago, while Gene details his ongoing effort to complete the original art for *Uncanny X-Men* #172. The discussion covers the emotional and financial challenges of hunting for specific pieces, market trends in Paul Smith’s rising values, and the strategies used to secure these holy grail items.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the special themed episode on reacquiring lost art
Dr. Stephen Frizz's quest to reacquire his first Frank Miller page
Gene Park's decade-long hunt for the complete X-Men #172-173 art
Discussion on market trends, private deals vs. auctions, and collecting philosophy
Dave Mandel's quest to collect all six original Star Wars comic covers
Reflections on the Star Wars cover hunt and closing thoughts
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