SHADOW OF THE COMET - The 1993 Video Game Original Cover Art - Call of Cthulhu - by Gilles FRANCESCANO

Gilles Francescano – Shadow of the Comet (1993)

Painting. Original cover illustration for the cult video game inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s universe.

Original artwork created by Gilles Francescano for the cover of Shadow of the Comet, the acclaimed horror adventure video game released in 1993 and considered one of the major classics inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos.

An internationally renowned French artist, Gilles Francescano is a leading figure in science fiction and fantasy illustration. His work has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

Eurocon “Spirit of Dedication” Award (Jersey, 1993)
World Science Fiction Award – Best of Show (Glasgow, 1995)
International Airbrush Award (Castrop-Rauxel, 1996)

He is also the creator of the original cover illustration for the legendary game Alone in the Dark (1992), widely regarded as one of the pioneering titles of modern survival horror.

Description of the artwork

Technique: Acrylic on heavy paper
Framed dimensions: 74 × 66 cm
Image dimensions: 70 × 61 cm
Signature and date on the reverse: “14.03.93 – G. Francescano”
Condition: As new

Included elements

This exceptional piece is accompanied by several period items related to its commercial use:

The original layout overlay used in its creation, preserved in a separate frame (75 × 63 cm)
A reproduction of the artwork on the top cover of the Shadow of the Comet game box
The original game manual (31 pages, as new, never read)
The cover of the French magazine Joystick featuring the artwork
Historical significance

This illustration represents an iconic image from a major title in the history of narrative video games and video game adaptations of the Lovecraftian universe. Original works by Gilles Francescano related to 1990s video games appear extremely rarely on the market today and are highly sought after by both fantasy art collectors and enthusiasts of video game heritage.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire the original artwork of a landmark piece in the history of video games and French fantasy illustration.