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Jeff Jones — “Harry” p.6 of 6 (1974)

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Title:	Jeff Jones — “Harry” p.6 of 6 (1974)
Artist:	Jeff Jones (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Complete Story
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	248
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	9/30/2024
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It took me almost eleven years to acquire this masterpiece, and it was well worth the wait. Six page story entitled “Harry” from Jeff Jones’ prime period, published twice in Vampirella, first in issue #32 (January 1974), and then in issue #85 (1980). Pages are large (23” x 14”) and in pristine condition. I am just the second owner.

For me, this art is spectacular, and represents everything I love about Jones’ work: impossibly beautiful line work, innovative use of light and shadows, creative story-telling, and a pervasive moodiness that digs into your soul. It is hard to deny the power that exudes from these pages.

Jones drew this story just before joining Wrightson, Kaluta, and Barry-Smith in The Studio (1975). This was Jones in his prime, when he was drawing Idyl for National Lampoon and developing his unique illustrative style. Outside of comic books, I don’t know of Jones illustrating another story of this length. For perspective in size, see the added photo where I put the story together as one.

The story: 11 years ago I purchased the pencils for Jones’ “In a Sheltered Corner” from a friend of a friend who bought the art directly from Jones (see my CAF site). At the time, this person also owned the “Harry” story, but he was not willing to sell because he wanted to leave it to his daughter. Sadly, three years later he passed away. His daughter knew I was interested in the art, and for the last eight years we have exchanged several friendly emails. Finally, the daughter decided that the time was right to let the art go, and she recently flew from Spain to deliver it to me. Wonderful family who deeply appreciated the art, and wanted to ensure it was in the hands of someone who loved it as much as they did.

I am honored to be the caretaker of this art. I am retiring from the federal government this week after 31 years of service. I can’t imagine a better retirement gift.

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	Ben Friedman Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	February 2006
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/1/2024

Haunting! Was it the the girl or was it Harry that turned her mad? We'll never know unless we see a sequel with this new owner of Harry.

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/1/2024

Incredible!!! and congratulations on your retirement!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/26/2025

This story is kind of like a very macabre Idyl story.

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