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Mar 2017
Bernie Wrightson - fantastic comic book artist and co-creator (w/ writer Len Wein) of Swamp Thing passed away on March 18. I haven't seen much fanfare about it, but Wrightson also did some incredible b/w artwork for a comic version of Frankenstein. When I say incredible, I mean incredibly detailed. I haven't figured out the image posting thing here yet but you can see an example at:

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As Wrightson was fond of saying, "Welcome and stay eerie!" i hope he found some like-minded souls wherever he is now.


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Box_a_Hair says:
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Mar 2017
Definitely resembles Swamp Thing. I've always been terribly fond of the original two Swamp Thing films, and the single episoode cartoon (never found the follow-ups). Dick Durock was the man, too. Same goes for Nicholas Worth, Wes Craven, and David Hess. It's a shame that all the legends of Swamp Thing are passing on.

I used to have a bunch of swamp thing toys when I was a kid.


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#2, Reply to #1

Mar 2017
Yeah, his Frankenstein's monster is a little Swampy. Personal style.

I like those two Swamp Thing films too. Durock also played him in a live-action TV show. It was geared more towards kids with moral lessons - but that fit in very well with the original character. I watched the first disc from netflix but cancelled my subscription before I could watch any more. Swamp Thing toys sound awesome.


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#3

Mar 2017
He was my favorite comic artist ever. I was fortunate enough to meet him a few times. I have Swamp Thing 1-10 signed by him and a few other odd ball stuff. Really sweet guy. RIP

I have a sweet Frankenstein Alive Alive print as well. When I get my house set up, I will post pics of my Wrightson shit.


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peeptoad says:
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Mar 2017
I've seen lots of his work before, but didn't know the name... never connected the dots. Excellent detail as yiu said. RIP Mr Wrightson.

There was a late 80s early 90s comic artist whose work reminds me of his. Can't think of the main comic I had of his back in the 90s. It was a real violent, mayhem thing though.


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#5, Reply to #4

Mar 2017
If you ever recall who that other comic artist is let me know, peeps. I don't read comix much anymore - but great artwork will often draw me in.


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peeptoad says:
#6, Reply to #5

Mar 2017
Been trying to think of the comic ever since I posted.... it was in B&W similar in detailed style to Wrightson, very violent (eyeballs being gouged out, etc), likely supernatural and a one-word title/one-syllable, if memory is correct. I bought it wen it came out ~1989-91. I'll keep thinking. emoticon


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Smerd says:
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Mar 2017
He also illustrated for Stephen King: Creepshow adaptation, Cycle Of The Werewolf, Dark Tower V

A few months ago I was reading one of the Creepy Arhives, there was a letter from the editor from a teen aged Bernie!


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#8, Reply to #7

Mar 2017
When I read old comics I always read the letter section and wonder what happened to some of those guys. Bernis was a fan like Harlan Ellison in the sci/fi world who managed to realize his dream.



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