Neal Adams Portfolio Appraisal

The Neal Adams Portfolio, Set C (1980)

This is a vintage art portfolio containing oversized plates by the legendary comic book artist Neal Adams. The item pictured is the original oversized mailing envelope and cover sheet for 'Set C', containing plates nine through twelve. The cover features a dynamic black and white illustration of Conan the Barbarian (or a similar barbarian figure) in a frantic struggle with a large, ape-like creature. The typography is a classic 1970s/80s serif font reading 'THE NEAL ADAMS PORTFOLIO'. The bottom text indicates these specific plates were copyrighted in 1980 by Schanes & Schanes. Physical condition shows signs of aging consistent with a 40-year-old paper product, including noticeable yellowing and foxing (browning spots) across the surface. There are visible creases at the top flap of the envelope and softening of the corners. The piece is numbered '108' in pencil next to a printed signature, suggesting a limited production run. The paper appears to be a heavy stock or vellum consistent with high-quality art prints of the era, designed to showcase Adams' signature use of heavy shadows and anatomical realism. Portfolios like this were typically sold through specialty comic shops or direct mail and are highly prized by collectors of bronze-age comic art.