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Cycle of the Werewolf book illustration (“April”)

Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)

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Cycle of the Werewolf book illustration (“April”) Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Cycle of the Werewolf book illustration (“April”)
Artist:	Bernie Wrightson (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,013
Likes on CAF:	16 17
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	8/26/2022
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Description

Stephen King’s Cycle of the Werewolf was first published in 1983 in limited edition, and broadly in 1985. Both editions were illustrated by Wrightson, with the novella broken up into monthly chapters. This sublime illustration, dated 1981 with the art measuring 12” x 18”, corresponds to the month of April’s chapter.

I’ve owned several Wrightson pieces over the years, but always sold them as they were later works; still great but not prime Wrightson. This, however, is a masterpiece.

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Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

Who else could make kites in a landscape look so good? Nobody. The Franklin Booth style clouds are wonderful.

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

Truly outstanding! A beautiful and picturesque Wrightson piece that anyone would be proud to call their own.

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

Beautiful! I remember this being available on CAF and Ebay a few years back but got taken down. Glad you were able to take it down. Great piece!

matthew reed
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

lovely image! great quick read packed with mighty artwork! wonderful to see it here.

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

Heartstopping! I look forward to seeing this in person one day.

Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012

Posted on 8/26/2022

M L wrote:

Heartstopping! I look forward to seeing this in person one day.

Soon enough!

Brian Boggs
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

Very nice. Superlative Berni linework.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/27/2022

I don't say this very often when writing about Wrightson's art, but, this (as you note, masterful) illustration is quite charming.

Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012

Posted on 8/27/2022

Timothy Finney wrote:

I don't say this very often when writing about Wrightson's art, but, this (as you note, masterful) illustration is quite charming.

The next month has a guy getting his face ripped off by a werewolf while sitting in the front seat of his car... just to level-set this! Ha!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/27/2022

There’s not a man who draws this way
I admired how you concentrate
And I don't sleep, just dreaming about you
I try to reach you on the phone
But voices there say Berni’s not home
And my heart aches, thinking we’ve lost you

Cycle time, seeing your clouds before midnight
One more chance to be caught by Weres
Of your passion inside this

Love at first kite
I know that guy for illustrating
I’ve found the Wrightson for me
Love at first kite
It's hard to keep line balance
April’s past the point of no return

Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 8/27/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:

Cycle time, seeing your clouds before midnight
One more chance to be caught by Weres
Of your passion inside this

Love at first kite
I know that guy for illustrating
I’ve found the Wrightson for me
Love at first kite
It's hard to keep line balance
April’s past the point of no return

So awesome. Styx played at my parent's high school dance, and my buddy used to wash the lead singer's car as a teenager. You would never have known that, which makes this a weirdly awesome choice! Thanks Marcus!

Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/27/2022

I owned this piece for many years and had it hanging on my wall. Still regret letting it go, but happy it made its way to a good home!!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/27/2022

I owned this (and the rough for it) in the early 2000's. Nice to see it's loved!!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/31/2022

You must be on cloud nine ;)

Congrats!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/7/2022

Exquisite illustration of clouds over a landscape. Who but Bernie Wrightson could make a cloudbank look so majestic? The sheer amount of detail here is phenomenal!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/3/2022

Masterpiece indeed. Absolutely stunning. Major congrats!

Chris Puckelwartz
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/30/2022

Beautiful COTW plate done at the height of his considerable powers. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Mike Rice
Member Since 2003

Posted on 1/7/2023

Love those clouds

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/19/2023

Striking in its simplicity! One of my favorite Wrightson illustrations ever!...

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/2/2023

beautiful, almost woodblock/etching feel

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