The whole collecting of art seems to be crazy now as people with serious money will pay a lot to get it. I threw away so many comics as a kid that might be worth something, like the old Star Wars series in the 70s. I get what you're saying about generic art. Do people even care that much about the stories? I think we have lost touch with some of the old simple pleasures.

Have you see the stuff @felixicarus000 is posting? Some amazing work there.