Mike Hawthorne: ART & LOVE Event in Partnership with OLO Marker
San Francisco, CA – February 2, 2026 — Raremarq, the online marketplace for rare comic art and collectibles from top creators and representatives, is thrilled to announce its first artist spotlight event of 2026, featuring Eisner Award–nominated artist Mike Hawthorne (Marvel, DC), presented in partnership with OLO Marker.
This special themed ART & LOVE event will showcase a curated selection of original artwork highlighting some of Mike’s favorite characters that embody the spirit of the theme. Known for his dynamic storytelling and expressive line work, Hawthorne’s celebrated career spans iconic titles including The Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Daredevil, Deadpool, The Superior Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and many more.
The Mike Hawthorne: ART & LOVE 2026 event runs from February 2–14, 2026. New sketch covers will be listed daily, with all live auctions available on Raremarq’s dedicated Mike Hawthorne: ART & LOVE event page.
Zatanna and Catwoman sketches by Mike Hawthorne
Wonder Woman sketch by Mike Hawthorne
“I’m super excited to be working with both Raremarq and OLO Marker for my ART & LOVE event,” said Mike Hawthorne, Eisner Award–nominated artist. “Chris and the team at Raremarq have been great, and it’s been a wonderful experience using OLO Markers for these pieces.”
Last year, Raremarq partnered with artists Stanley “Artgerm” Lau and Frank Cho for their respective Arttrober and Franks-Giving events, generating tremendous interest from collectors. In 2026, Raremarq is raising the bar by teaming up with OLO Marker to create more ambitious, artist-driven events with top creators and art reps across the industry.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with OLO Marker for our events this year,” said Raremarq co-founder Chris Tung. “They’ve been incredibly generous partners and have played a crucial role in making events like this one with Mike possible.”
“Working with the Raremarq team to plan creator events for 2026 has been an absolute pleasure,” said John Darland, owner of OLO Marker. “We can’t wait to see what the incredible community of creators on the platform brings to life with our markers.”
Since last year, the Raremarq community has grown rapidly, now reaching more than 1,000,000 monthly page views and welcoming tens of thousands of fans and creators every single month.
Through its 2026 events, Raremarq will partner with globally recognized comic book creators, spotlighting their one-of-a-kind works of art through auctions on the platform, while providing the global fan community with even greater access to exceptional, original art.
About Raremarq
Founded in 2024, Raremarq has quickly grown to become the trusted marketplace for rare comic art, sketch covers, and collectibles purchased directly from comic creators, comic art reps, and verified collectors. Raremarq is trusted by tens of thousands of fans and collectors and hundreds of top comic creators including Stanley “Artgerm” Lau and Frank Cho use Raremarq to sell their work to their fans all over the world.
About OLO
Backed by over 25 years of expertise, OLO™ markers were designed to overcome the limitations of traditional alcohol markers. Our patented free-flow ink system ensures more usable ink, smoother blending, and consistent performance from start to finish. With a modular, customizable design—Your Marker, Your Way—artists decide exactly how their marker and sets should be built. It unlocks new possibilities for creativity and personalization, from the feel in your hand to precise tuning for your workflow.
Made in Japan with premium quality and technological precision in every detail. Trusted by top artists including Artgerm, Todd Nauck, Mirka Andolfo, and many more worldwide.
