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Original Comic Art

Original Comic Art And Comics-related materials

In the Northern Illinois University Rare Books and Special Collections Department
Last Updated: October 5, 2004

Original art in this collection consists of hand-drawn and lithographic reproductions of art created by individual artists and writers, and donated to the Comic Book Collection. We are continuing to add to this collection whenever possible.

Many of these materials are the generous gift of Michael Damian Thomas.


Artists and Writers List:

Aragonés, Sergio. [Sketch of Groo from Groo the Wanderer]. "To Cherish and Michael." [1997]. Ink on white paper. Drawn 1997 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Bachalo, Chris. [Autograph and "X-men" symbol.]. Ink on white paper. Drawn 1998 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Dillon, Steve. [Sketch of John Constantine from Hellblazer, autographed by Dillon.] Ink on white paper. Drawn 1998 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Ennis, Garth and Steve Dillon. Preacher. [Promotional poster]. Signed by Garth Ennis. [1995]. 34 ½ x 22".

Gross, Peter (1958- ). ["Timothy Hunter" from Books of Magic]. Ink on white paper. Drawn August 14, 2004 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Kubert, Adam. [Autograph]. Ink on white paper. Drawn 1998 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Moore, Terry (1954- ). ["Francine" from Strangers in Paradise]. Lithograph. 2004. 12 ¼ x 17". Gift of Terry and Robyn Moore, Received 8/16/2004. Inscribed by the artist, "To Lynne [Thomas], Terry Moore, ’04.

Moore, Terry (1954- ). ["Katchoo" from Strangers in Paradise]. Lithograph. 2004. 12 ¼ x 17". Gift of Terry and Robyn Moore, Received 8/16/2004. Inscribed by the artist, "To Lynne [Thomas], Terry Moore, ’04.

Seagle, Steve and Teddy Kristiansen. "I will not live in a House of Secrets." [sketch, autographed by Seagle and Kristiansen]. Ink on white paper. Drawn 1998 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Sim, Dave (1956- ), and Eddie Campbell (1955- ). Cerebus souvenir of Ozcon 1996; Bacchus is 4,000 years old this year. [Souvenir lithograph from Ozcon 5, featuring Cerebus and Bacchus]. Lithograph. 8 ½ x 11".

Smith, Jeff (1960- ). "To Michael!" [sketch of Bone, autographed.]. Drawn 1998 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".

Thompson, Jill (1966- ). ["Max" from Scary Godmother]. Ink on pink paper. Drawn August 14, 2004 (at WizardWorld Chicago Comics Convention) 8 ½ x 11".