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The Outer Limits #4 pg29

Artist: Jack Sparling (All)

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Title:	The Outer Limits #4 pg29
Artist:	Jack Sparling (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	181
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	10/6/2023
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9-2023...From the comic book series published by Dell and based on the classic TV show, this page comes from the story "The Menace That Came From Outer Space!" Strange aliens want to take invade planet Earth, but they are microscopic creatures whose ships cannot enter the Earth's atmosphere. By attacking and entering a satellite, the aliens reach a science lab trying to figure out what brought the satellite out of orbit. Our scientist hero cannot believe his eyes when he sees a tiny alien ship under his microscope, and then they shrink him and pull him in! The aliens escape and get changed to full size. Nothing can stop them (bullets and missiles melt on their skin upon contact and they shoot freeze rays on humans) so it seems a nuclear bombing is the only other logical choice. But at the last minute, there seems to be one experimental substance that can kill the aliens! Will the scientist and his girlfriend prevent nuclear apocalypse in time?
I thought the page looked cool, especially with those Muppet like aliens strolling nonchalantly as they contemplate world domination! The Cold War, nuclear war, and science fiction certainly were top of mind in 1964!
Though the comic book doesn't credit him, online research seems to credit the great Jack Sparling with the art!

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E. C.
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/6/2023

Jack Sparling doesn't get enough visibility in today's market. Such a diverse talent that covered so many genres during his time in the industry. Great piece! Thank you for sharing! :)

Mister Miracle
Member Since 2021

Posted on 10/6/2023

E. C. wrote:

Jack Sparling doesn't get enough visibility in today's market. Such a diverse talent that covered so many genres during his time in the industry. Great piece! Thank you for sharing! :)

Thanks E C! Definitely a great talent!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/6/2023

Out of context, the only clue you have to something alien is the two figures walking down the street and even then you're questioning why they are doing in a nuclear blast zone. Those super heavy inks are great to keep the guard anonymous and keep our focus on the couple.

Mister Miracle
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 10/6/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

As always your analysis is spot on Marcus! It really is some great storytelling and I agree, those heavy inks do an awesome job.

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