Gorgo #1 - Steve Ditko art + 1st appearance

Gorgo #1

Gorgo v1 #1, 1961 - Based on the MGM monster movie, this first issue tells of a gargantuan reptile that runs amok through civilization. Gorgo, perhaps a remnant of the dinosaurs, emerges from the sea in the wake of a volcanic eruption. Steve Ditko begins with a stupendous splash page of the monster, wreaking havoc in London through a flurry of fighter jets. Each page is magnificently drawn, even within the confines of a six panel grid. Panels are full of meticulous drawings, each finely detailed and textured. Perhaps the most artful scenes are those sequences without dialogue, allowing purely the visuals to tell the story (see interior page below). This outstanding Ditko effort rivals his best work from the 1960s. This is 1 of 9 Gorgo issues by Ditko. /// key 1st appearance in comics, 1st origin, 1st cover Gorgo, 1st issue, Specialty issue (movie) / Ditko gallery
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"Gorgo" Ditko story pencils and inks 22 pages = *****

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