Frazetta, Frank - THUN'DA, KING OF THE CONGO #1 Interior Page
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Frank Frazetta pencils and inks; 'The Monsters from the Mists' page 3; 1952; image size 12.5" x 18"
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Frank Frazetta pencils and inks; 'The Monsters from the Mists' page 3; 1952; image size 12.5" x 18"
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Frank Frazetta pencils and inks; 'The Monsters from the Mists' page 3; 1952; image size 12.5" x 18"Stunning twice-up page by Frazetta, showing why he might be the finest illustrator to ever grace comic books. Thrilling page from the story 'The Monsters from the Mists' featuring he Monkeyfolk's wooly mammoth, which is attacked by a sabre-tooth tiger in Panel One, while Thun'da and his female companion Pha have to fight them off. Frazetta's work here is effortless, seemingly flowing directly from his mind to the page as he utilizes an array of techniques to portray Thun'da and his jungle adventures. A rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable piece from a world class artist. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition.
Artist Information
Frank Frazetta was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers and other media. He is often referred to as the "Godfather" of Fantasy Art, and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary "Painting with Fire".
Frank Frazetta pencils and inks; 'The Monsters from the Mists' page 3; 1952; image size 12.5" x 18"Stunning twice-up page by Frazetta, showing why he might be the finest illustrator to ever grace comic books. Thrilling page from the story 'The Monsters from the Mists' featuring he Monkeyfolk's wooly mammoth, which is attacked by a sabre-tooth tiger in Panel One, while Thun'da and his female companion Pha have to fight them off. Frazetta's work here is effortless, seemingly flowing directly from his mind to the page as he utilizes an array of techniques to portray Thun'da and his jungle adventures. A rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable piece from a world class artist. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition.
Artist Information
Frank Frazetta was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers and other media. He is often referred to as the "Godfather" of Fantasy Art, and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary "Painting with Fire".