Wings of Eagles / Four Color v2 #790 - Alex Toth art + Specialty issue

Wings of Eagles / Four Color v2 #790

The Wings of Eagles v1 / Four Color v2 #790, 1957 - Adapting the MGM movie of the same name, this issue chronicles the career of Frank Mead. The former aviator is portrayed by John Wayne, whose photo is prominently displayed on the cover. Alex Toth excels on this military story, depicting World War II ships, planes and aircraft carriers with convincing accuracy. Each page is carefully designed to maximize clarity in storytelling. Each panel is drawn in meticulous care and detail, using heavy blacks and shadows for dramatic effect (see interior page below). Toth delivers one of his best efforts of the period. Photo cover. This is 1 of 1 Wings of Eagles issues by Toth. /// key Specialty issue (John Wayne, movie)
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Toth story pencils and inks 32 pages = *****
Toth inside back cover pencils and inks (black and white)= **
Toth back cover pencils and inks = **

Alex Toth

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