Vampirella #12 - Wally Wood, Jeff Jones, Frank Brunner art

Vampirella magazine #12, 1971 - Many bronze age artists did some of their best work for Warren, freed from the constraints of the mainstream comic book publishers. Jeff Jones and Wally Wood both display extraordinary effort in their respective stories, yet with completely different styles. Jones' tale of primeval man is told in narration, without word or thought balloons encumbering his perfectly composed panels. The graphic quality of his drawings are powerful yet sophisticated, perfecting the balance between light and darkness. Wood, by contrast, takes a non-minimalist approach, infusing each panel and page with texture and detail. Set in ancient Egypt, the artist details everything from the Roman centurion's breastplate on the magnificent opening splash to the endless mound of skulls on pages 62-63. There is ample nudity and violence, but in support of the story. Both Wood and Jones authored the tales they illustrated. Frank Brunner's early but adequate attempt at mythology resides on the inside front cover. The interior page above is by Wood. This is number 3 of 3 Vampirella issues with Wood art and/or covers, number 4 of 8 Vampirella issues with Jones art and/or covers and number 1 of 1 Vampirella issues with Brunner art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Brunner, Jones, Wood, or Vampirella issues. See also this blog's Jones checklist, Brunner checklist, Wood checklist or Top 10 Brunner comics.
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"To Kill a God" Wood story pencils and inks 8 pages = *****
"Quest" Jones story pencils and inks 7 pages = *****
"The Sirens" Brunner inside front cover pencils and inks = ***
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