ROGER’S COMIC RAMBLINGS: FRANK FRAZETTA 1928-2010

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The Silver Warrior by Frank Frazetta

by Roger Ash

If you’ve been surfing the web today, possibilities are that you’ve heard of the passing of the excellent artist Frank Frazetta because of a stroke at the age of 82.

As I’ve gotten older as well as discovered a lot more about comics history, I ended up being conscious of his work in comic strips (Johnny Comet as well as helping Al Capp on Li’l Abner) as well as comic books (DC’s Shining Knight, Creepy, as well as even some funny animal stories just to name a few). however I very first found his work when I was a teen science fiction as well as fantasy fan as well as his fantasy paintings are what spring to mind when I hear his name. His muscled barbarians as well as scantily clad (and often unclad) women were fantasy heaven for this pubescent fan.  Seeing one of his paintings on the cover of a book made me want to checked out that book. as well as I believe his paintings on the covers of Molly Hatchet albums was half the reason I gotten them (although I do admit still enjoying the music).

There have been other fine fantasy artists with the years, however Frazetta always stood head as well as shoulders above them. He will be missed.

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