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Alessandro Micelli - Exquisite Corpses #1 Exclusive Cover - Original Art
Alessandro Micelli – Exquisite Corpses #1 (Original Artwork)
Art with intent. That’s what this piece represents.
This is the original hand-drawn artwork behind our very first Collector Cartel™ exclusive Exquisite Corpses #1, illustrated by the incredible Alessandro Micelli.
We didn’t just commission this cover
We believed in it
We backed the project
And now, the original lives in the Cartel Vault
It’s more than a variant. It’s the foundation of our publishing journey and a cornerstone of our identity.
Added to the Vault: April 2025
Michael Walsh - Exquisite Corpses #1 Cover A - Original Art
Michael Walsh – Exquisite Corpses #1 Cover A
This is the cover that started it all.
The main cover to Exquisite Corpses #1, created by Eisner-winning artist Michael Walsh, sets the tone for the entire series. Packed with character cameos, coded clues, and intense visual energy, it’s already being recognised as a standout in modern indie comics.
Collector Cartel™ secured the original artwork directly from Michael, and it now lives proudly in our vault.
This isn’t just a comic. It’s a future grail.
The kind of book people will look back on and say, "I should’ve grabbed it when I had the chance."
Date added to Vault: May 2025
Buğra Batuhan Berah - Big Rig #1 Exclusive Cover - Original Art
Buğra Batuhan Berah – Big Rig Exclusive Cover
Issue: Big Rig #1
A gritty, heavy-inked masterpiece by Buğra Batuhan Berah. This was our second-ever exclusive and a bold statement of who we are.
Buğra brought his signature edge and raw intensity to this unforgettable interpretation of Post Malone’s Big Rig, delivering a cover that feels more like a threat than a tease.
It’s bold. It’s brutal. And it’s pure Buğra.
This cover marked the start of something special for both us and Buğra, who continues to turn heads as part of our Artist to Icon lineup.
Date added to the Vault: May 2025
Michael Walsh - Exquisite Corpses #1, Page 52 - Original Art
Michael Walsh – Exquisite Corpses Artwork
Issue: Exquisite Corpses #1
Page: 52
The very 1st splash page.
The very 1st death.
This electrifying original page by Michael Walsh marks the brutal turning point in Exquisite Corpses. The shocking moment Leopold Strong meets his end at the hands of The Lone Gunman. The tension is visceral, the composition masterful, and the significance cannot be overstated.
This is a true milestone in the series, a key piece of storytelling that launched a thousand theories.
Date added to the Vault: June 2025