Phase #1 - Neal Adams, Jeff Jones, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Brunner art + 1st issue

Phase #1

Phase v1 #1, 1971 - An independent one-shot, Phase gathered the work of some of the best artists of the bronze age. Frank Brunner illustrates the lead tale, a sword and sorcery epic that hints at the young artist's future potential. This story was later reprinted in both The Unknown Worlds of Frank Brunner #2 and Monsters Unleashed #2. Jeff Jones uses his stark, high contrast approach to capture the quiet void of space in "Home" (reprinted in Ravens and Rainbows #1). Perhaps most memorable is Neal Adams' "A View from Without", an alien's insights into the horrors of the Vietnam War. The artist's mix of photographs and drawings adds a greater sense of realism each page. Adams' story was reprinted in Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #1. Lastly, Bernie Wrightson has an impeccably drawn sci-fi image following the contents page. Other artists in this issue include Gray Morrow and Rich Buckler. Wrap-around cover by Ken Barr. 

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Key 1st issue

Phase v1 = 1 Adams issue, 1 Brunner issue, 1 Jones issues, 1 Wrightson issue, 1 key issue

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"Sword of Dragons" Brunner story pencils and inks 8 pages = **
"Home" Jones story pencils and inks 4 pages = ***
Wrightson pencils and inks 1 page = ****
"A View from Without" Adams story pencils and inks 8 pages = ***
(All interiors in black and white)

Frank Brunner

Neal Adams

Jeff Jones

Bernie Wrightson

 
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