Bernie Wrightson - Dragon and Knight (ca. 1967)

11.25“x17.25“ (28.5x44cm)
signed
ca. 1967
Published in the 1975 ‚Berni Wrightson Treasury‘ zine

This early piece is drawn on a thin piece of paper, which is affixed to a sheet of bristol board via double sided tape, see additional pictures.

According to HeritageAuction.com, this was one of the earliest Wrightson pieces they've ever offered.

Bernie used this stylized signature until around 1968, then switched to the more natural looking rounded letters.

Thanks to Jason Kim!


PS. The linework of the following CAF piece looks very similar (Bernie did work for the Baltimore Sun from 1966-1968):
https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1900948