Howard the Duck Giant Sized Man-thing #4 first splash appearance Frog Death 1974

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Title:	Howard the Duck Giant Sized Man-thing #4 first splash appearance Frog Death 1974
Artist:	Frank Brunner (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	465
Likes on CAF:	19 20
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	12/30/2023
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Although Howard the Duck appeared for a panel or two drawn by Val Mayerik in Adventure in Fear #19 a year prior, frankly it was an understandably uncharacteristic and generic rendition. This beautifully crafted splash is really the first time we see the artistically rendered Howard that we all grew to know and love. For me at least a lot of the reason this quirky character got my attention was the exquisite illustrative drawing that Brunner brought to the page. I was very saddened when he left the strip so soon. I'm happy to get this perfect example.

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D. J. Peters
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

This is really phenomenal. Congratulations Rob!

Steven biali001
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Great page! Congrats!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Always puts a smile on my face to see any 70's Marvel work br Brunner on CAF (or anywhere else for that matter). While I would never, ever, label Frank as unimportant, he does tend to get overlooked when listing the Marvel greats of that era. And yes, Mayerik did do this character first. But whereas Val just drew a talking duck, Frank put the "Howard" in Howard the Duck.

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 12/30/2023

E DLS wrote:

Always puts a smile on my face to see any 70's Marvel work br Brunner on CAF (or anywhere else for that matter).� While I would never, ever, label Frank as unimportant, he does tend to get overlooked when listing the Marvel greats of that era.� And yes, Mayerik did do this character first.� But whereas Val�just drew a talking duck, Frank put the "Howard" in Howard the Duck.

thanks Eric oh yes I agree, Val's duck was just a talking duck~ Frank did indeed make him 'Howard' the Duck.

R Shur
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

OUTSTANDING Page!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

OMG! What a memorable Howard the Duck splash by Frank Brunner. This title page, more than any other from the book, really stuck in my brain for its sheer audacity! Seeing Howard toppling head over heels through the Un-World is crazy, but cool as well. That huge bottom panel with Howard floating right towards the reader is bonkers! Loved this story and I love this page. Serious congrats, Rob!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Great intersection of humor and cosmic weirdness of the time period done in grand fashion. Brunner gave Howard presence and star power here.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Well, a nearly pefect Howard page by Brunner. Mine would have to be one with his girlfriend in her skimpy, pseudo barbarian outfit. Howard clearly could not carry that outfit off.

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Awesome splash - and super cool call out to Barks!

FBS Stroun
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Beautiful !

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

This is fraggin' awesome!

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/30/2023

Classic 70's greatness. A fantastic splash!

Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/31/2023

Wonderful - and the envy of every HTD fan!

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 12/31/2023

This page is intergalactic brilliance!

S C
Member Since 2020

Posted on 2/10/2024

Beautiful art. Thanks for sharing the image. HTD, "Trapped In A World He Never Made."

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