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Krigstein, Bernie - Weird Science-Fantasy, issue 24, The Pioneer (June 1954)

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Title:	Krigstein, Bernie - Weird Science-Fantasy, issue 24, The Pioneer (June 1954)
Artist:	Bernie Krigstein (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,202
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	4/28/2019
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Description

Bernie Krigstein�s name has certainly gained recognition in recent months with the recent sale of the original art from �Master Race�. Having lost out on that, I had to focus elsewhere for an example :)

This is the last page from the 6-page story entitled �The Pioneer� from the 24th issue (June 1954) of EC�s Weird-Science Fantasy. �The Pioneer� tells the story of Professor Alec Latham, whose �name is a by-word in the field of rocket research�. I won�t spoil the story by giving anything away, but it�s nicely done with an EC twist at the end � and it�s a lovely example of Krigstein�s artistic skills.

Weird Science-Fantasy was the successor title to Weird Science and Weird Fantasy, both of which were published for 22 issues, but then canceled and merged into a single title. The first issue, Weird Science-Fantasy #23, was released in March 1954. Weird Science-Fantasy #29 (May-June 1955) was the final issue, after which it changed titles again to Incredible Science Fiction for four more issues.

Special thanks to DC for making it happen!

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Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

This is a moody and sophisticated example of Krigstein's brilliant story telling ability... a home run pick up for a museum quality collection!

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

Terrific Page! If ya can't get 'Master Race', this ain't too bad a consolation prize.

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

Is that Rorschach in the chair? Krigstein really WAS ahead of his time!!

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

One of the more underrated of EC's artists. A really wonderful example. Congrats!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

Excellent!!!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 4/29/2019

Great page!

Bernard Voorzichtig
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 5/11/2019

Great page !

(especially the first panel)

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