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Thor 402 page 8 by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott

Artists: Ron Frenz (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)

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Title:	Thor 402 page 8 by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott
Artist:	Ron Frenz (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	461
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	5/22/2021
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This is actually my first Frenz published page. And a rarity for me, it comes from a page of a comic book and even a run I have not read. I know many consider the DeFalco & Frenz run in high regards (even though many critics don't) so I eagerly intend to correct that gap this year as the final volume of this run is soon to be released through the Epic collection format. That run looked pretty dull to me as a teenager, especially after the legendary and heavily stylized Simonson one, but based on the great work that same team did on Spider-Girl which I recently read in full AND having grown a bit in art maturity since when, I tend to go towards solid draughtsmen and storytellers nowadays, as opposed to the flashy Image style of the 90s ;)

So there were several factors that attracted me to this particular page.

The very first one : Mongoose ! I always liked the character who offered a great design and color scheme. To me he belonged in the streak of feral characters I've always liked such as Wolvie, Sabretooth and the likes. Not an ideal foe for the over powerful Thor but really visually appealing.

He doesn't appear much here but the crouched posed drenched in shadows works wonder and the 5th panel is just plain gold for me

Then we have another cheesy Thor villain, Quicksand :)

The top 3 transformation panels are excellent. Transformation scenes are always fun for any geek and this one is no exception. I absolutely love the fact that she looks Asian in both her human and powered form. And in the 4rth panel, you can tell by her body language that she means (bad) business. Thor is going to spit out sand very soon ^^

Then we have a very Marvel villain. Frenz has sometime been criticized for lifting too much influence from Kirby and Buscema. I never minded but you have a clear (and fun) Kirby influence here.

Then of course we have the sublime inks of supreme embellisher Joe Sinnott. This was a strong incentive to buy the page. As much as I love Breeding's or Palmer's inks on Frenz, Sinnott magnifies anyone he inks to another level. He may not be the top inker for any artist in my book but he constantly offered a very high quality.

So no Thor but 3 villains but above all, it was Frenz, Sinnott and Mongoose for me.

Definitely not my last page from that run ;)

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Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 5/22/2021

I have to say, I would have certainly expected to hear a lot of criticism about Frenz lifting too much influence from Kirby and Buscema, but I honestly can't remember ANY. Everything I've ever heard from fans, both back i nthe 80's and up to today has always been incredibly positive. Anyway, I love the Sandman, so I can't help loving the Sandman lady they created here for this story. The art as usual is fantastic. Lovely page. Enjoy CAF CON!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/23/2021

I almost got this page for the sole reason I always thought Mongoose was awesome! Bravo!

J H
Member Since 2019

2 - Posted on 5/23/2021

The needle broke off of my nostalgia meter! It jumped to 11, then just snapped right off. You don't need Thor with all those fun Thor baddies. Mongoose was a favorite of mine, too. And this is right during that great High Evolutionary arc. You even have a Knight of Windagore in the last panel! This geek is geeking out on your page, too. Welcome to the Frenz club, I hope you enjoy it this time around. Big congrats!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 5/23/2021

Loving the character transformation. Great pag!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 5/25/2021

Femizons here we come. Hey I'm not making this up.

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/29/2021

Nice textural quality in line work on the transformation panels.love the villians on this page too !

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/6/2021

I had batch of Frenz Thor issues, a small minority of the whole run, but a couple featured Quicksand and Mongoose and I loved them! Such cool designs and there was so much energy in Frenz/Sinnott's renditions! Congrats!

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