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| Frank Frazetta |
Creepy v1 #5, 1965 -
Frank Frazetta opens the issue with an haunting, Nosferatu-like rendition of Dracula. Inside,
Alex Toth tells of two morticians who provide an increasing number of cadavers to the local medical college. His thick, heavy linework is supplemented by his ample use of gray washes. Toth's opening panel is an example of perfect design and perspective (this story was later reprinted in
Creepy #139). Even better is
Al Williamson's tale of a gunrunner finding treasure in the desert. Exceptionally drawn and composed, the artist employs screens and cross-hatching for a richer effect. Several pages are meticulously detailed, contributing to its status as a masterpiece (reprinted in
Creepy #137). Other artists in this bronze age magazine include Val Mayerik and Luis Bermejo. This is 5 of 15
Creepy issues by
Frazetta, 1 of 15 Creepy issues by
Toth and 4 of 8 Creepy issues by
Williamson.
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Frazetta cover painting = ***
"Sand Doom" Williamson story pencils and inks 6 pages = *****
"Grave Undertaking" Toth story pencils and inks 6 pages = ***
(All interiors in black and white)
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