Kevin Smith is Auctioning Off All of His Original Comic Book Art

Filmmaker Kevin Smith is planning to sell off his entire collection of original comic book art. This collection includes the covers and interior art from comic projects he’s worked on over the years, as well as other work that he’s collected.

It’s not hard to imagine how hard that will be for him. I’ve collected a ton of stuff over the years and it would be so hard to get rid of it.

So, why is Smith selling off all of this stuff? He’s living in a smaller home in New Jersey that is located close to the movie theater where he plans to shoot his next film, The 4:30 Movie. He explained:

"My current reduction in home wall space is going to make some ardent comic collectors' dreams come true! Own original interior art or killer covers from my Daredevil and Green Arrow runs! Pick through classic comic book graphics I've collected over the years! This will be the sale of the century, and a percentage of our proceeds will go to a scholarship fund at the Joe Kubert School!"

The auction will be handled by auction house Bodnar's, with a live auction that Smith himself will participate in. The auction will take place online on Wednesday, September 27th.

Smith's collection includes pages from Preacher, Hitman, The Demon, Batman, Green Arrow, Daredevil, Sandman, and more. All of Matt Wagner's covers from Green Arrow will also be up for sale, and they are expected to bring in between $1,500 and $3,000 each, and the auction will also feature the interior pages for Quick Stops, Smith's recent Dark Horse Comics series set in the View Askewniverse, which is the shared universe in which most of Smith’s films take place.

Bodnar's is compiling a comprehensive online catalog on www.bodnarsauction.com, giving potential bidders a chance to see the collection and plan their auction strategy. Pre-Bidding has already begun, and all lots will start at $10.00.