Thunda King of the Congo #1 - Frank Frazetta art & cover + 1st appearance

Frank Frazetta

Thunda (Thun'da) King of the Congo v1 #1, 1952 - One the most sought-after Frank Frazetta issues, this first appearance of Thunda is the only comic he drew in its entirety. An obvious copy of Tarzan, there are few minor differences. Sadly, the cover and some inside panels are embarrassingly offensive due to racial stereotyping. From a purely artistic standpoint, Frazetta's work excels with its skillful drawings and fluid brushwork. Prehistoric landscapes, giant reptiles, cavemen and more are drawn with youthful enthusiasm. Of his four stories, the last is a touch less impressive than the others. All tales (including his origin) were reprinted in Thun'da Tales #1 using enhanced colors and minus the original cover. See an  from this issue. This is 1 of 1 Thunda issues by Frazetta. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Thunda, 1st issue / Frazetta gallery / original cover / original page

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Frazetta cover pencils and inks = **
"King of the Lost Lands" Frazetta story pencils and inks 10 pages = ***
"Monsters from the Mists" Frazetta story pencils and inks 7 pages = ***
"When the Earth Shook" Frazetta story pencils and inks 6 pages = ***
"Gods of the Jungle" Frazetta story pencils and inks 8 pages = ***

Frank Frazetta

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