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

Vampirella #12

Vampirella v1 #12, 1971 - Despite their completely different styles, Jeff Jones and Wally Wood both display extraordinary effort in their respective stories. Jones' tale of primeval man is narrated without word or thought balloons. The graphic quality of his drawings perfectly balance light and darkness, evoking something powerful yet sophisticated. Wood's story is set in ancient Egypt, giving him the opportunity to infuse each page with meticulous detail and texture. His opening splash of a Roman centurion and the endless mound of skulls on pages 62-63 are among several magnificently drawn scenes. Frank Brunner's mythological tale is an early effort that shows great promise. Other artists in this bronze age magazine include Jose Gonzalez. This is 3 of 3 Vampirella issues by Wood, 4 of 8 Vampirella issues by Jones and 2 of 2 Vampirella issues by Brunner.
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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 = ***
(All interiors in black and white)

Wally Wood

Jeff Jones

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