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Smash Comics #31 (Quality 1942) - The Ray splash by Lou Fine as E. Lectron (also cover to Alter Ego #17 (2002))

Location: Splashes - Golden Age
Artist: Lou Fine (All)

Location: Splashes - Golden Age
Title: Smash Comics #31 (Quality 1942) - The Ray splash by Lou Fine as E. Lectron (also cover to Alter Ego #17 (2002))*
Artist: Lou Fine (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 712
Likes on CAF: 8
Comments: 10
Added to Site: 4/2/2024

Bottom 3 panels heavily restored by the great Gordon Christman.

From Alter Ego #17 (2002): When Gill Fox sold John Yon the original art to this Fine page from Smash Comics #31 (Feb. 1942), the one-time Quality artist/editor wrote: “The enclosed Lou Fine ’Ray’ splash is absolutely pure Lou Fine. ’The Ray’ title lettering is my lettering!” Undoubtedly so—but A/E’s associate editor Jim Amash is convinced that another, less polished artist did some of the penciling in the trio of panels at bottom. “Just look at the perspective in the first panel!” Jim insists—and indeed, that small table in the background couldn’t be standing in that relation to the desk in the foreground unless there’d just been an earthquake! Most likely Fine counted on tying the
whole thing together with his inking.

The splash panel was the cover to Alter Ego #17 (2002) and the entire page was printed on page 3.

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Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/2/2024

Lou Fine was just so talented.

Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/2/2024

This is 1) stunning, and 2) in the perfect home! What a beauty!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/3/2024

Golden Age greatness by one of the best of the time period. Lou Fine's work was some of the most polished and elegant found in the comic book medium. He could have gone full time in other ventures, so any example of his comics work is an event in itself.

George Hagenauer Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/3/2024

Haven't seen this one in a long time! one of the few survivng at least known Lou Fine Ray splashes and a great example

Ray Cuthbert Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/3/2024

A stunning example of Fine's artistry!

Stephen F Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/3/2024

What a fantastic example. Congrats!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor Member Since 2015

Posted On 4/4/2024

Nice!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/4/2024

Fang-tastic! (Apologies.)

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/4/2024

Sockamagee!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 4/23/2024

Stunning Title Splash to a Lou Fine story featuring the Ray. Incredible art for its time that still looks terrific. Lou Fine was one of the finest artists of his time working in comics but we rarely see any of his art. Great find!

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Smash Comics #31 (Quality 1942) - The Ray splash by Lou Fine as E. Lectron (also cover to Alter Ego #17 (2002))

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