Bernie Wrightson and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein: Plate 33 (published 1983)
Artists: Bernie Wrightson (Penciller) , Berni Wrightson (Inker) , Mary Wollstonecroft Shelley (Writer)
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Description"In about a week after the arrival of Elizabeth's letter we returned to Geneva..."One of the original Frankenstein plates published in the first edition of the book, which many believe to be the high watermark in comic art achievement. This image of Victor Frankenstein in repose at a pond in Switzerland is full of loneliness, foreboding and death (the crypt foreshadowing the demise of Elizabeth, which occurs a couple of pages later). The detail and beauty of this piece is simply off the scale. There are no mistakes, corrections, cross-hatching or whiteout anywhere. Extraordinary. It has always been our dream to own a plate of this book ever since we stumbled upon it (having never previously been aware of it) in the library in Dun Laoghaire art college in 1994. Can't tell you how made up we are to finally own one and even to have had the privilege of seeing one of these in the flesh. Created in the late 70's, this piece measures 11" x 16" and is signed by the late, great man. Berni Wrightson RIP. Social/Sharing |
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
Grail indeed. Congrats and thanks for sharing this masterpiece!
MyComicBookArt com
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
perfection.
(would love to see a higher res. someday)
David Kwock 
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
Wow, major congrats on acheiving a true grail. Thank you for sharing!
steve staszower
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
The term "grail" is overused - but aptly fits this masterwork. One of my favorites among the Frankenstein plates.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
Extraordinary, indeed. A breathtaking work of art!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/13/2023
You must be doing well! I am jobless so such things can be apprecaited but not even dreamed off. What a wonderful thing to have.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
The forces of nature and fate are so strong that you can find yourself immersed and get lost in such linework to feel the somber tone and tranquility Wrightson wanted to impart on this piece.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/14/2023
Congrats! Loved this piece when it was up at Heritage and think about it often. Amazing.
Chris P.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/7/2023
Beautiful Frank plate! This is the stuff right here!! Thanks for sharing.
david hitchcock
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/17/2024
Oh my God. Beautiful - - - - how did I miss this? What a glorious addition to your collection that is.
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