Web of Horror #1 - Jeff Jones cover, Bernie Wrightson art + 1st issue

Jeff Jones

Web of Horror v1 #1, 1969 - This black and white series sought to compete with Warren horror magazines at the time, featuring early work by several upcoming artists. This first issue opens with an early, yet credible Jeff Jones cover. The two figures are trapped not only the octopus-like arms, but by the overabundance of text. The illustration repeats itself on the back cover (sans text) with more pleasing results. The purchase of an occult fantasy game begins the sole Bernie Wrightson story. His brushwork is beautiful throughout, despite many small crowded panels. His inside front cover art fares much better due to tighter execution and roominess. This issue also includes art by Wayne Howard, Syd Shores and Donald Norman. This is 1 of 3 Web of Horror issues by Wrightson and 1 of 2 Web of Horror issues by Jones. /// key 1st issue / Jones gallery / original cover sketch
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Jones painted cover & back cover = ***
Wrightson inside front cover pencils and inks (black and white) = ***
"The Game That Plays You" Wrightson story pencils and inks 6 pages (black and white) = ***

Bernie Wrightson

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