SPLICED COMICS /
ISSUE 02
FEATURE / SUPER COLLECTOR
SM: How many pieces make up your
collection? What happens when you run out of
space to house it?
Below: Not only does Joe collect
anything and everything
Superman related, he even has
Superman tattoos.
JOE: Currently I have around 120 statues (85%
of them related to Superman), 80 or so figures, 5
original comic art pieces, 20 or so signed CGCs
signed by anyone from Jerry Siegal, Michael Turner,
Jim Lee, Laura Vandervoort, Helen Slater, Dean
Cain... pretty much anyone who has been related to
Superman comics/movies. I am a bit worried about
running out of space but we are planning to convert
the garage into a showroom next year.
SM: What's your favourite piece - can you even
narrow it down to one?
JOE: My favourite piece is a tough one. Probably
Action Comics #1 CGC signed by Jerry Siegal
(creator), also Superman #75 CGC also signed by
Siegal. Maybe even Superman's Cape or the Man of
Steel poster signed by Henry Cavill. It’s tough, like
having two kids and trying to choose your favourite.
SM:What would be your holy grail - the item you
would love to own?
JOE: Action Comics #1 (1938)
SM: Lastly, can we have one?
A small one, any one?!
JOE: [Laughs] NO!
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