Piracy #1 - Wally Wood art & cover, Al Williamson art + 1st issue

Wally Wood

Piracy v1 #1, 1954 - In Al Williamson's nautical tale, the first mate of a whaling ship reveals his ambition to replace the old captain. His images are open and airy, finely delineated by frequent collaborator Angelo Torres. Wally Wood supplies the frenetic, swashbuckling cover. It's beautifully complex layout is accompanied by a superb illustration of a 1800s-era tall ship. Within the issue, Wood tells of a cruel ship captain that drives his crew to the breaking point. Each page captures the seafaring era with convincing authenticity. The first page shows the main characters on deck, surrounded by masts, rigging and woodwork, all in excruciating detail. Both stories from this first issue were later reprinted in Piracy v2 #1. This issue also includes artwork by Jack Davis and Reed Crandall. Cover by Crandall. This is 1 of 2 Piracy issues by Wood and 1 of 2 Piracy issues by Williamson. /// key 1st issue
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"The Mutineeers" Wood story pencils and inks 8 pages = ****
"Harpooned" Williamson story pencils (Angelo Torres inks) 6 pages = ***

Wally Wood

Al Williamson

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