WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY #29 cover art by FRANK FRAZETTA
Artist: Frank Frazetta (All)
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DescriptionOriginal cover art for Weird Science-Fantasy #29 (EC, June 1955) by Frank Frazetta. Originally conceived as a Buck Rogers cover for Famous Funnies, and drawn in 1954, Eastern Color deemed this cover too violent for the new comics code, and thus it was never published by them. Instead Bill Gaines’ EC Comics used it in 1955, but in a slightly altered form – helmet replaced by blond hair, and one of the attackers given more hair. It also holds the distinction of being the only EC cover that Gaines agreed to buy the rights to without owning the original art. Today, it is almost universally regarded as the most iconic Atomic Age (late 1940s through mid-to-late 1950s) comic cover. EC and comic art authority/publisher Russ Cochran famously called it “the most outstanding cover ever put on a comic book.”P.P.S. In answer to a recent comment, the size of the image itself is 14.5" x 22.25". Social/Sharing |
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J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/8/2010
FANTASTIC and absolutely ridiculous cover Jim!!!! Congrats.
Scott Williams 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/8/2010
Greatest comic book cover of all time. No contest and nothing more to say.
glen gold
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 6/8/2010
The problem is, Jim, that you're done. No, think about it -- there's nothing left. Go home. You win. Anything else you put up will just cringe and apologize for not being this cover. Can you look directly at this or do you just have to glance at it from an angle? Does it have its own room? I figure music must play when you get close to it, something by Wagner that Wagner composed, posthumously, while Frank was drawing it.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 6/8/2010
Words understandably fail to describe the singular majesty of this magnificent work of art, its undisputed position as the greatest comic cover of all time, and the intense collector interest in your acquisition of it. Bravo.
James Halperin
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/8/2016
Rob Pistella wrote:
Words understandably fail to describe the singular majesty of this magnificent work of art, its undisputed position as the greatest comic cover of all time, and the intense collector interest in your acquisition of it. Bravo.Thanks to you, Rob, and to Dr. Stephen Ferzoco, for brokering this sale from the Frazetta family to me 6+ years ago. And thanks also for sending me this link today: http://fritzfrazetta.blogspot.com/2011/09/fraz-and-dd.html
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/8/2010
That is the single greatest piece of comic art in the entire hobby. Congratulations!
DocDave Winiewicz
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/8/2010
The best of the best, the greatest of the great! The epitome of Frazetta magic. One of the greatest masterpieces of the twentieth century. It is one of the world's treasures. At ANY price this one is a bargain. It is truly priceless. A mighty congratulations!
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/8/2010
I've never posted twice about a single piece, but I had to come back again. THIS is what our "little hobby" is all about. I don't know how you're ever going to be able to wipe that grin off your face Jim. Nor should you.
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/8/2010
Umm.... does it feel like you are in reality when you are looking at this object?
Crees Tyler
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/8/2010
This Frazetta Cover smashes record for any Page of American Comic Book Art : 380 000$ !!! WoooooooooooooooW
- Artemaria
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/8/2010
Well, now, . . . that rocks the house. Quite fantastic. Congratulations!
Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/8/2010
You are one very fortunate man in life to be able to acquire something like this. Congratulations, it definitely landed in a very fitting home.
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/8/2010
Simply awesome. Thanks for sharing with us mere mortals.
Peter P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/8/2010
Excuse me while I put my eyeballs back in their correct sockets, this is word defying and off the charts brilliant and utterly beautiful, thank you so much for posting and sharing this piece! Congrats!!! =)
Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/8/2010
Right now I'm feeling like each of those cavemen....and you would be the Hero smashing us mortal collector with this unearthly post !!!
Roger K.
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 6/8/2010
Not the first to say it, but I'll concur--THE greatest comic book cover of all time.
Patrick Kochanek, MD
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/8/2010
Even Bill Gaines couldn't purchase it. Well done!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/9/2010
I was just checking to see if Scott Williams would come back and leave a THIRD comment. LOL! Seriously though, a very, very, special piece of comic book art. Truly in a league of its own. Congratulations to you sir!
Jason Harris
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/9/2010
Lost for words...but had to say something. A once in a lifetime piece
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/9/2010
This really does belong in a museum, preferably the Library of Congress, but congratulations on acquiring what may well be the single most desirable page of comic book art in existence. There is no up from here.
Neil Hill
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/9/2010
Any piece worthy of Scott Williams chiming in twice is worthy of me saying something at least once. Not sure I'm ready to say best cover ever, but this piece is absolutely gorgeous. Makes me miss 'the master' even more now that he's gone.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2010
Jim, Congratulations! I will definitely chime in: "Best cover ever". I am forever in lust!
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/10/2010
Where do you go from here? You've reached the top. A larger scan would be much appreciated, Jim. The amazing line-work needs to be seen in all its glory . . .
Alex K.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/10/2010
Simply THE BEST comic cover EVER! I love your collection! You should think about opening your own museum. :)
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/10/2010
What a wonderful piece of history. Simply amazing!
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/10/2010
Great pick up Jim! Frazetta's as fantastic with a pencil or pen as he is with a brush. It goes well with your wonderful collection.
Mike K
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/11/2010
And the crown of this hobby goes too.... !! (Congrats!)
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2010
The only thing better than this posting would be a bigger scan of this posting. Congrats!!
James Halperin
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/15/2010
Thanks for all of your very nice comments! Please note there is a URL address for a much larger scan at the end of the Description. All the best, Jim
Fredo Le
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/16/2010
Thanks a lot for the big scan. It's not like in person but it makes it better than all reproductions I've seen. Really great collection!
Emilio L
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/18/2010
It's Incredible. Congratulations. Really nice Cover. Fantastic
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/27/2010
MInd-bendingly adequate! If you ever decide to let this go, please get in touch with me and.... bwaaahahahah! I keed, I keed!
Vincent Zurzolo
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/28/2010
I had a chance to see this in person at the Geppi Museum opening several years ago. I took a photo with Frank next to it. That pic was the thrill of the night for me. I must say that the level of detail and fine touch that Frazetta employed on this piece is awe-inspiring. I have a feeling one day all of the owners of the major Frazetta pieces will be called upon to do an exhibit in a major museum. Probably sooner than later! Congratulations.
Jayr Pulga
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/3/2010
I remember reading somewhere that Frank did this overnight when he was ghosting for Al Capp. When this guy broke out the brushes, everyone has to stop and pay attention. It's a rare talent that can make the masses speechless. Frazetta could do it with a cup of coffee in his left hand, and a brush in his right. Nobody has a touch and line like Frazetta's!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/23/2010
Just the hair coming off the club did it for me. Thank you, thank you for displaying beauties such as this one.
Rick Loshiavo
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/20/2010
What an incredible piece of art and history. Congratulations!
Jeff Leckbee
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/4/2011
I definitely have to chime in with the opinion of Best Cover Ever. I've drooled over this piece for the majority of my life! Out of curiosity, is this piece oversized, or around 11X17? Thanks!
James Halperin
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/4/2011
Jeff Leckbee wrote:
I definitely have to chime in with the opinion of Best Cover Ever. I've drooled over this piece for the majority of my life! Out of curiosity, is this piece oversized, or around 11X17? Thanks!Thanks, Jeff! Size is 14.5" x 22.25" (now posted in the description, too, thanks to you!)
J. Hiroshi Morisaki
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/16/2011
It just doesn't get any better than this. Turn out the lights and lock up.
Michael Bair
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/17/2011
The fact that Frazetta himself wanted to hang onto this beauty during his lifetime is a testament to it's greatness. Even beyond all the paintings to come later this one displays a high watermark for his talent.
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/4/2011
Holy. . . . ! Not only is this the best comic book cover image ever, it's one of the greatest art drawings in the history of the world (and I don't mean that as hyperbole).
Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003
Posted on 5/7/2012
Good Lord... Thanks to CAF for randomly throwing this up in the highlights section of the front page. It made me stop and take a moment from the busy day.
Asad Khan
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/12/2012
THE BEST COVER EVER! Period. I had the pleasure of meeting Frank and his wife at the opening of their museum, you can make me out on the frazetta documentary Painting With Fire - I'm the one looking shell shocked. I envy you like I've never envied anything or anyone before.
Bill Lait
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/21/2013
Wow. I just happened to click on your gallery, and when I saw your favorites, my jaw hit the floor. So many iconic images. Congratulations on the greatest collection I've ever seen.
Jason Budnick
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/26/2013
It represents the Best of the Comic Art medium, the superlatives are exhaustive. Thanks so much for posting this so it can be appreciated for what it is - a tour de force work of skill, imagination and unsurpassed artistry.
Lars C.
Member Since 2013
Posted on 11/29/2013
Maybe the best of all the covers from EC. One of a kind.
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/3/2013
Thanks for the link to the larger scan... simple gorgeous! A hearty congratulations and thanks for sharing this beauty!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/17/2013
I'll join the chorus: This is the single best piece of comic art I have ever seen.
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/25/2016
There's not a word in the English language to properly describe this piece.
Adan Vazquez
Member Since 2017
Posted on 2/26/2018
The Mona Lisa of comic art. I love getting lost on admiring this marvelous piece of art. Frank Frazetta at his absolute best.
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/18/2020
Don't have any words to describe what I'm feeling looking at this!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/3/2021
Jaw on floor 🤯. One of the most, if not, the most iconic Frazetta cover.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/6/2022
Not one beautiful Frazetta lady on view. Think I will pass. Lol
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/23/2022
I had to scan the comments list twice as I can't believe I hadn't commented on this masterpiece/grail/enter superlative here...everyone on CAF should leave a comment on this most famous and fabulous Frazetta!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/4/2023
A masterful grail piece by the absolute master...i LOVE it!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
I grew up dreaming of being a comic book artist. My two heroes were Neal Adams and Frank Frazetta. My Uncle took me to a science fiction art show at Kent State(?) back in the late 70s or early 80s, and they had original paintings by both Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta. Everyone but me was drooling over Boris' work. He is a master renderer, but Frazetta will always be the man for emotion, texture, action and power, in my opinion. This drawing is so beautiful, it makes my heart hurt. You must be so proud to be its owner.
Kevin Koch
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/20/2025
Russ Cochran was right - this cover is as good as it gets.
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