Wrightson FRANKENSTEIN PLATE 1st and Largest (1978) Doctor Confronts His Monster!
Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)
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A Look Back (1978)
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DescriptionHere’s a special treat for Halloween week...Bernie Wrightson's first Frankenstein plate-- and largest by far at 20" x 14”— for his seminal work, Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus. Many consider his meticulously detailed, engraving-quality plates among the greatest achievements by any comic artist. This plate was published 5 years earlier in A Look Back (1978) and signifies when Wrightson’s vision is literally brought to life! Kicked off a 7-year painstaking effort (and labor of love) by the legendary artist to illustrate Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Wrightson chose a dramatic scene when Dr. Frankenstein confronts his Monster, a key moment in the story. Twice-up 20” x 14” image dwarfs other plates (16” x 11”), Frankenstein’s monster alone is 15” tall! Perhaps Wrightson realized that drawing 40+ plates twice-up with such intricate details would be overwhelming, switched to smaller boards for the remaining plates...yet still took six years to complete. A Look Back page 284 highlights this first plate with Wrightson commenting: “A lot of people have never read the book…and this is going to be their idea of Frankenstein as I visualize the scene for them. That is the purpose of illustration.” For this Wrightson fan, it doesn’t get much better than this. I'm proud and humbled to own this unique and historic Wrightson Frankenstein plate, a cornerstone piece for my collection….and a monstrous Happy Halloween to CAF! Social/Sharing |
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M L 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
Astounding, Dino! What a treat indeed - thanks for sharing!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
Oh wow! What a gorgeous and historic piece! I'm insanely jealous Dino! This is astonishing!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
You can't see me, but I'm down on one knee bowing to you right now. All the candy in the world can't top this treat. Congrats Dino!
Brian Boggs
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
This is a great Halloween acquisition. Huge congrats!
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
Amazing addition to your museum quality collection!!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
Congrats Dino. This is a MONSTER piece of art. I would love to see this in person one day. It's the perfect Wrightson piece. Wow!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
I am used to seeing awesome Dine additions but this one is staggering nonetheless! Congrats!
Samuel M. Rojas
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/28/2023
Just a casual Wrightson masterpiece to drop on us!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Awesome!!! It is spectacular!!!! What an addition!!!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Absolutely worthy of all the adoration and attention. Huge congratulations on a legendary piece.
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Yeesh! Yer movin up in the world. What a special piece.
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Amazing piece. These last two updates (Frankenstein and the Sienkiewicz New Mutants cover) are right in my collecting wheelhouse, so I'm a little jealous. Thought unfinshed, this Wrightson boasts figurework on the Doctor that is as good as it gets. And the inking/rendering on the Monsters cloak is to die for.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
A beautiful addition, Dino! Happy Halloween, indeed!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Oh, my... As commented elsewhere, the grass alone is worth the price of admission! Can't find more words...
A B
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
When I thought you could not surprise me, I see this one...
Totally unbelievable, congratulations!
David Roach
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Genuinely historic and completely awe inspiring. What a page to own!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Officially ready to turn the secret art room into a bonafide museum! Stupendous acquisition!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Unreal, Dino, wow! Powerful, emotive, unreal pure illustration...this one has it all, as they say! Congrats, man!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
This is Halloween, this is Halloween. Pumpkins scream in the dead of night! Oh, yes, this will do nicely to start off Halloween. Gorgeous work by a master. You win today!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
A perfect example of his mastery in line work from the clouds to the grass and everything in between. Happy Halloween
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
The details and line work are absolutely amazing! Great artwork from an iconic artist. Happy Halloween!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
Is it Shocking Dino has this stunning Art work? No, No it is not. Beautiful
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 11/2/2023
If the scale wasn't enough, this is heart-pounding scene by a master. A cornerstone to your collection! Congrats!
colin L
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
This has everthing you could want from a legendary story and Wrightsons magnum opus
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/27/2023
Wow! Now THAT is a Wrightson Frankie plate!!! Everything is there with great figurative images and the Boothesque backgrounds and sky. Just perfect!
Michael Pope
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 12/19/2023
Congrats Dino on a truly MAGNIFICENT work of art! This one is EXCEPTIONAL!!
Chris Puckelwartz
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/27/2024
Great Frank plate by the master at the peak of his considerable powers! Huge congrats!!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/7/2024
Speechless!! What an example from one of the masters!!
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