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Bernie Wrightson and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein: Plate 33 (published 1983)

Artists: Bernie Wrightson (Penciller) , Berni Wrightson (Inker) , Mary Wollstonecroft Shelley (Writer)

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Bernie Wrightson and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein: Plate 33 (published 1983) Comic Art

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Title:	Bernie Wrightson and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein: Plate 33 (published 1983)
Artist:	Bernie Wrightson (Penciller)
Artist:	Berni Wrightson (Inker)
Artist:	Mary Wollstonecroft Shelley (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	Grail...
Views:	1,140
Likes on CAF:	15 16
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	8/13/2023
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Description

"In about a week after the arrival of Elizabeth's letter we returned to Geneva..."

One of the original Frankenstein plates published in the first edition of the book, which many believe to be the high watermark in comic art achievement. This image of Victor Frankenstein in repose at a pond in Switzerland is full of loneliness, foreboding and death (the crypt foreshadowing the demise of Elizabeth, which occurs a couple of pages later).

The detail and beauty of this piece is simply off the scale. There are no mistakes, corrections, cross-hatching or whiteout anywhere. Extraordinary. It has always been our dream to own a plate of this book ever since we stumbled upon it (having never previously been aware of it) in the library in Dun Laoghaire art college in 1994.

Can't tell you how made up we are to finally own one and even to have had the privilege of seeing one of these in the flesh.

Created in the late 70's, this piece measures 11" x 16" and is signed by the late, great man.

Berni Wrightson RIP.

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	Ken & Trevor Brennan
Joined:	June 2011
Last Login:	September 2025
Ebay Id:	k-man2006
Country:	IRELAND
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Grail indeed. Congrats and thanks for sharing this masterpiece!

James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Something you could stare at forever!

MyComicBookArt com
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

perfection.
(would love to see a higher res. someday)

David Kwock
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Wow, major congrats on acheiving a true grail. Thank you for sharing!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

The term "grail" is overused - but aptly fits this masterwork. One of my favorites among the Frankenstein plates.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

So beautiful!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Extraordinary, indeed. A breathtaking work of art!

Tristram Portal
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Very nice!

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Beautiful piece! Special.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

You must be doing well! I am jobless so such things can be apprecaited but not even dreamed off. What a wonderful thing to have.

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 8/13/2023

Sublime --- what a rare treasure.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/14/2023

The forces of nature and fate are so strong that you can find yourself immersed and get lost in such linework to feel the somber tone and tranquility Wrightson wanted to impart on this piece.

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 8/14/2023

Congrats! Loved this piece when it was up at Heritage and think about it often. Amazing.

Brian Boggs
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/14/2023

Amazing, amazing...

Chris Puckelwartz
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/7/2023

Beautiful Frank plate! This is the stuff right here!! Thanks for sharing.

david hitchcock
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/17/2024

Oh my God. Beautiful - - - - how did I miss this? What a glorious addition to your collection that is.

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