Sally Forth by Wally Wood 1972

Artists: Wally Wood (All) , Wallace Wood (All)

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Sally Forth by Wally Wood 1972 Comic Art

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Title:	Sally Forth by Wally Wood 1972
Artist:	Wally Wood (All)
Artist:	Wallace Wood (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,143
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	1/2/2023
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Description

Sally Forth is an interesting strip but the name is also very fascinating. It is a antiquated military term for embarking on a mission or leaving the current place you are in. I have always thought of it as more of a carry on and endure meaning but I guess they both work.

This strip was started by Wood in 1968 when he was approached by the military to create a strip for a tabloid newspaper for servicemen. Sally began as a recruit in a commando unit in 1968. The series was later continued in 1971 in Overseas Weekly for the military until 1974. The strip featured characters like Lt. Q.P.Dahl (kewpie doll), Wild Bill Yonder, Snorky the resident martian and a few other fun players.

Around the same time, from 1970 to 1973 Wood also created Cannon for the military in Overseas Weekly and it had a similar 2 page format as Sally Forth. The content artistically was similar with nudity but Cannon was more of an adventure strip in the vein of James Bond.

I have looked at Cannon and Sally Forth for years but had never found the right example at the right price. This one comes to me as part of a three way trade between friends and so it has that added dimension to it.

Although I have the Cannon reprint, I do not have the Sally Forth yet so this strip is a stand alone piece with out context for me. It is still fun. It has a lot of what I like about the strip including Sally, Snorky, Lt. Dahl and several other characters including the then serving president, Richard Nixon. So much to like about this one.

I am expecting to do a deep dive into Wood's art and career in this coming year so this is a good way to kick this off.

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 1/2/2023

Love the blend of cartoon humor and realism. Nice start to the year!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/2/2023

Them titties!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/2/2023

It's a good one when there's nudity for both the upper and the lower half.

Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 1/3/2023

Jeff, sounds like you're in for quite a year, if this gem is only the beginning of your plans to amass Woodwork. I admit it, Sally Forth is a guilty pleasure, and not only is it sexy, but maybe more importantly, it really cracks me up. "General Torpor." "U-2?" "No, I've got to stay here!" Yuk, yuk! Cheers, congrats on getting this, and Happy New Year!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/3/2023

Gotta love that iron hard chest standing right in any circumstance ;)

Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/8/2023

I always love the historical background you give on your pieces of artwork...such as the term "Sally Forth", did not know that!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/11/2024

Wally's Women are Wonderful

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