Sparling, Jack - HOUSE OF SECRETS #103 Complete Story
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Jack Sparling pencils and inks; 'No Bed of Roses' complete 6 page story; 1972; image size 10" x 15" ea.
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Jack Sparling pencils and inks; 'No Bed of Roses' complete 6 page story; 1972; image size 10" x 15" ea.
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Jack Sparling pencils and inks; 'No Bed of Roses' complete 6 page story; 1972; image size 10" x 15" ea.'No Bed of Roses' a Kafkaesque tale of a man who finds himself reincarnated in the body of a Gorilla and, in classic House of Secrets fashion, has a tragic ending, both for the man and for his wife's beloved flower bed. All beautifully illustrated by Sparling. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition.
Artist Information
In the 1950s, he worked for companies like Harvey, Toby Press, Charlton and Ziff Davis, doing western, horror and romance titles. He also did syndicated strips like 'Mister Rubbles' and 'Sam Hill'. For Gilberton's Classics Illustrated, Sparling drew 'Robin Hood' and Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'. In the late 1960s, Sparling was additionally present in Eerie with several horror stories. From 1960 to 1972, he did the daily 'Honor Eden' for the McClure Syndicate. Jack Sparling remained active until the late 1980s. In the final stages of his comic book career, he worked mainly on Western Publishing titles like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Turok', but he also did contributions to DC and Marvel titles.
Jack Sparling pencils and inks; 'No Bed of Roses' complete 6 page story; 1972; image size 10" x 15" ea.'No Bed of Roses' a Kafkaesque tale of a man who finds himself reincarnated in the body of a Gorilla and, in classic House of Secrets fashion, has a tragic ending, both for the man and for his wife's beloved flower bed. All beautifully illustrated by Sparling. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition.
Artist Information
In the 1950s, he worked for companies like Harvey, Toby Press, Charlton and Ziff Davis, doing western, horror and romance titles. He also did syndicated strips like 'Mister Rubbles' and 'Sam Hill'. For Gilberton's Classics Illustrated, Sparling drew 'Robin Hood' and Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'. In the late 1960s, Sparling was additionally present in Eerie with several horror stories. From 1960 to 1972, he did the daily 'Honor Eden' for the McClure Syndicate. Jack Sparling remained active until the late 1980s. In the final stages of his comic book career, he worked mainly on Western Publishing titles like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Turok', but he also did contributions to DC and Marvel titles.