Detective Comic Art Appraisal

Original Comic Art: 'Come On, Jackie Lane, Let's Smash Those Spies!'

This item is an original framed comic art illustration featuring a superhero figure with a speech bubble. The artwork appears to be rendered in ink with some color accents, notably an orange or reddish-brown hue for the cape and a diamond-shaped emblem on the superhero's chest. The paper itself is a tan or cream color, indicating its age and possibly contributing to a vintage aesthetic. The overall size of the visible artwork within the frame appears to be approximately 8x10 to 10x12 inches, though precise measurements are not available. The central figure, a male superhero, is depicted in a dynamic pose, seemingly mid-stride or lunging forward, with strong, defined musculature typical of golden-age comic characters. He wears a fitted suit, goggles, and a helmet-like headpiece. A large, flowing cape billows behind him. The speech bubble at the top right reads, "COME ON, JACKIE LANE, LET'S SMASH THOSE SPIES!" adding context to the scene and suggesting an action-oriented narrative. In the background, to the left, a sketched building labeled "WHITFORD APARTMENTS" is visible. To the right, a smaller, silhouetted figure in a trench coat and fedora, labeled "MYSTERIO HAM PECK," is shown with what look like footprints trailing behind him, possibly indicating stealth or escape. The illustration exhibits visible signs of age, including general discoloration of the paper and possible water staining or foxing in the lower-left corner and along the edges. The lines are clean and precise, indicative of professional draftsmanship. The piece is housed in a simple black frame, which shows some minor wear. The style is consistent with American comic book art from the mid-20th century, likely the 1940s or 1950s, given the typography and character design. The unique character names ('Jackie Lane,' 'Mysterio Ham Peck') suggest this could be a one-off piece or concept art, rather than a widely recognized character, which adds to its uniqueness as a collector's item. The craftsmanship is evident in the confident line work and effective use of composition to convey motion and narrative.