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Two Fisted Tales #33

Artist: Wally Wood (All)

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Title:	Two Fisted Tales #33
Artist:	Wally Wood (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	3,592
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	31
Added to Site:	12/1/2013
Comic Art Archive:	Two-Fisted Tales Issue: 33 Page: variant cover View

Description

Wally Wood only lived to age 54, but in that short time, he was able to have an influence on comics and comic art that is still felt today. Wood worked for Will Eisner, EC, Marvel, DC, and eventually went on to work for almost every company, at one point becoming his own publisher. Unfortunately, burdened with depression, his health faltered, and he eventually took his own life.

Most Wood fans have their favorite Wood “era”, and while I’m late to the Wood fan parade, I think his work while at EC is simply amazing. Wood was fairly prolific, focusing mostly on science fiction, but also drawing stories for the war books, romance, and horror. At EC, he penciled stories of virtually every kind, but eventually convinced Bill Gaines (EC’s publisher) to start a line of science fiction stories. Additionally, Wood was one of the first artists to contribute to “Mad”. Later, he moved to Marvel, where, among other titles, he took over Daredevil (issues 5-8, pencil and inks, 9-11, inks only), moving DD into his current all red costume, and replacing his red/yellow suit.

If you have a chance to pick up the IDW Wally Wood artists edition, it’s well worth the money. Earlier this year, I had a chance to pick up Wood’s story “Atom Bomb” from EC’s “Two Fisted Tales”. The detail of the art is typical of Wood at that time, and his use of light to convey mood is state of the art still today. I’ve always liked the war books, and this story hit all of the buttons for me.

So, when I had the opportunity to pick up an EC cover by Wood – and a war cover at that, what could I do? But, not just any war cover. In fact, the cover to Two Fisted Tales #33. Does that sound familiar? Yup. That issue contains the story “Atom Bomb”. Interestingly, the cover image is related to a Jack Davis story in the same book. But, seeing the piece live sealed the deal. I couldn’t pass it up.

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Dan F
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/1/2013

Sweet!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/1/2013

Keep the hits - and the great descriptions coming!

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/1/2013

I've long admired this one. Congrats, Ron...I'd say yours is the right home for it.

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/1/2013

Oh my word! Sheer brilliance!!!

Scott Williams
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/1/2013

Terrific cover Ron. You have excellent taste!

Phill R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/1/2013

Wow! That's a cool cover!

John Michael Jackson
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/1/2013

Stunning!

mark morales
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/2/2013

Amazing page!

Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/2/2013

Woody's EC art is as good as comics gets, and this cover is a prime example. Truly bravura execution by a master at his swing-for-the-bleachers peak. Big congrats!

Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/2/2013

I'd rate this one as Woody's finest EC cover for the War titles!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 12/2/2013

You won't find a finer Wood example than this!!! Well done, my friend!!!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 12/2/2013

A fantastic Wood cover, and that's saying a lot-- plus it fits in perfect with your collecting sensibilities... another great addition to your museum quality collection!

Doc R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/2/2013

Great addition Ron, Amazing Wood cover.

GianCarlo Nardini
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/2/2013

What great emotion and movement on this thing! The shading kills, and, damn, if there isn't zip-a-tone!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/2/2013

Just a spectacular image by an artist in his prime creative period - no shock that it sits in your gallery!

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/2/2013

Great cover as only Wally could pull off. Great choice.

Jean Andre Macchini
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/2/2013

Awesome ! Congrats !

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/2/2013

INCREDIBLE!!!

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/2/2013

amazing!!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/2/2013

Wood is such a master! I commented on this piece with the previous owner, but I am certainly happy to do so again. This incredible work deserves every bit of praise it receives, and THEN SOME! Love all the detail and that overhead shot. Just incredible energy in this glorious illustration. Congratulations my friend. Looks like Santa came by your place early this year!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/2/2013

Wally Wood perfection and classic EC cover…incredible pick-up Ron!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/2/2013

Good lord...

John B
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/3/2013

Super cover, Ron. You can almost see some Wood in Severin's work. And vice versa. Possibly it's just the subject matter... It's just a great example. You have an amazing collection.

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/10/2013

Great pick-up - congrats on reuniting the cover with the "Atom Bomb" story!

Joey Pun
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/11/2013

A wonderful cover by a master artist. Congrats!

Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/13/2013

Love your Wood. Wait, that didn't come out right.

Nick C
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/14/2013

Absolutely love this cover. Congrats!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/14/2013

Great to see a piece like this in your gallery! Wally Wood was and remains one of the great ones of the hobby.

Jim Warden
Member Since 2003

Posted on 11/20/2015

Congratulations on a stunning cover by one of the true comic masters! I especially like the deep black inks in the background that make the central figure pop off of the page.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/26/2018

Fantabulous! Wally Wood was genius.

comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/20/2018

If you only had your Wally Wood pieces, you'd have an amazing collection!! Congrats!!

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