Comics Illustrator to Appear at Auction Oct. 1

Comic illustrator John Stanisci will appear at the Mount Saint Mary Academy Art Auction in Watchung on Saturday, Oct. 1. Stanisci’s appearance will be one of many notable attractions at the auction, which will include a guitar signed by Paul McCartney and a drum cover autographed by the Rolling Stones.

An illustrator for Marvel and DC Comics for 18 years, Stanisci has worked on characters such as Spiderman, The Hulk, Batman and Catwoman. Most recently, he lent his talents to Batman Beyond, the trade paperback which premiered at number one on the New York Times best seller list for graphic novels. Stanisci rarely signs his work, but he will be available to autograph his illustrations at the Mount auction. He will also schedule custom-designed, private commissions upon request.         

Presented in association with the Marlin Art Auction House, the Mount auction will include a variety of pieces from artists such as Tarkay, Holland, Neiman, Delacroix, Dali and Boulanger. Sports items and collectible pieces, including the McCartney and Stones pieces, will also be available. Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The artwork will be available for preview at 7 p.m., and the auction will start at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, or $15 per couple, and includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert.

The auction is sponsored by the Mount Saint Mary Academy Alumnae Association. Proceeds from the auction will support the Sister Mary Alphonsus, RSM ’39 Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact the Mount Saint Mary Academy Alumnae Office at 908-757-0108, ext. 4535.

Mount Saint Mary Academy is an independent, Catholic school which provides an exemplary college preparatory education for young women in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1908 as a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy, the Mount remains committed to challenging each student to develop her fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere of love and caring.