Heritage Auctions London Preview Features Live Conversation with Legendary Artist Simon Bisley on Feb. 11

Eisner-nominated editor and writer Tim Pilcher and Heritage Vice President Lon Allen lead an in-depth talk ahead of the upcoming Comic Books and Comic Art Signature® Auctions

DALLAS, Texas (6 February 2026) — Heritage Auctions will preview its upcoming 26–28 February Comic Books Signature® Auction and 27 February–1 March Comic Art Signature® Auction with a special public event at its London headquarters: an evening preview capped by an in-depth conversation with celebrated creator Simon Bisley, one of the most influential comic artists of the 1990s.

Hosted on Wednesday, 11 February, the event features a discussion led by Heritage Vice President Lon Allen and Eisner-nominated editor and writer Tim Pilcher, in conversation with Bisley, best known for his work on ABC Warriors, Lobo, and Sláine, among many other iconic titles.

The London preview highlights extraordinary material headed to auction later this month. The Comic Books Signature® Auction includes copies of 12 of the top 20 most valuable comic book titles of all time, according to the latest Overstreet Comic Price Guide, including the top three: Action Comics No. 1, Superman No. 1, and Detective Comics No. 27.

The Comic Art Signature® Auction features standout works, including the Joe Shuster–drawn cover for Action Comics No. 21, Frank Frazetta’s cover painting for Vampirella No. 1, and the debut of Luke Cage in George Tuska and Billy Graham’s Hero for Hire Page 1, introducing Marvel’s first self-titled series led by a Black hero.

Event Details

Comics & Comic Art Auction Preview + Conversation with Simon Bisley

Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Talk begins 6:30 p.m.)

Location: Heritage Auctions London, 10 Hanover Street, London, W1S 1YQ, England

Admission: Free and open to the public with a reservation

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