Wally Wood Spirit in Outer Space (1952) Splash / Cover
Artist: Wally Wood (All)
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DescriptionIn 1952 Wally Wood was at the top of his game and in great demand as the Best Science Fiction artist in comics. Woody was asked by Will Eisner to illustrate a Spirit in Outer Space storyline. Wood's art for the story was superb and made the storyline a classic!This cover splash is a gorgeous example of the penultimate Wood spaceman. It was created on huge, EC sized golden age art board, and the art is super clean. This work was done about the same time he was meeting EC deadlines for Weird Science and Weird Fantasy issues 11 or 12. I could not be more thrilled to add this art to my collection! This fantastic page is 100% pure Woody - all pencilled, inked and even lettered by Wood. If anybody tells you otherwise, don't believe it! I was lucky enough to find a copy of the original 9/7/1952 pulp Spirit Section giveaway comic out in a CBG ad back in 1982 when i was building my EC collection (those original Spirit in Space sections are truly rare as hen's teeth btw), so I have marveled at this image for over 40 years. Now I have the joy of holding the art in my hands! A special thanks to Bernard for putting this in the Heritage auction. I admired it from afar for a long time before it traveled back across the ocean to me. Social/Sharing |
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Joe Krois
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 1/9/2025
Wally Wood in space us the quintessential Wally Wood... Nice!
Steven biali001 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/9/2025
Spectacular example of Wood's art! Congrats!
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/9/2025
Interesting that the Wood EC sci-fi cover didn't totally scratch the itch for you (similar layout, signature space gear, etc).They make great companion pieces nonetheless -- congrats!
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/9/2025
WOW...this is one of those pieces that you struggle to believe actually exists. An incredible addition to your wonderful gallery. Congratulations Tom!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/10/2025
A veritable feast for the eyes! They don't make them like this anymore. It commands to only be surrounded amongst finest things in life!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/10/2025
Great looking art, Wally Wood was born to draw Sci-fi. The only thing better than this would be a full story!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/10/2025
When you're an addict, there's nothing better than 100% pure. Congratulations on this Wally Wood gem. It's absolutely stunning.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 1/10/2025
Iconic image! Really a perfect Wood scene!
Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/10/2025
That is just gorgeous Tom, congratulations on a fantastic pickup!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/10/2025
Wally Wood belongs to the gotha of comic artists. Beautiful example
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 1/11/2025
As you saif it is pure WW's peak example! Huge congrats!
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/16/2025
Wally Wood and outer space art! What else needs to be said?! Congratulations!!
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/23/2025
What else is there to say, A picture paints a 1000 word. Congrats!
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