Dec 11, 2014 death dealer and many things ive done over the years, i just did what popped into my head and they wrote stories around it. The image eventually led to spinoffs of varying merchandise, including subsequent paintings of the warrior, novels, statues, a comic book series published by. While, the death dealers loved ones pursue him, there are other battles taking place turning the tide of the overall war against the humans. A series of sword and sorcery novels written by james silke based on a series of frank frazetta paintings. The dark ages, rob zombies the nail and jay fotos spawn, 68 to bring you the first death dealer tale worthy of frazettas blessingthis ones been approved every step of the way by the master himself. Dark horse is continuing to bring forward officially licensed collectibles based on the work of the great fantasy artist frank frazetta. An excellent addition to any frazetta collection, or for any fan of the dark and otherworldly. This pledge includes standard shipping to europe and usa, add directly to your pledge. What happens when you put a heavy metal rock star, a seasoned fantasy painter, and a popular comic book illustrator together. Frank frazetta, who has died of complications following a stroke, aged 82, was a creator of fantasy illustrations, his muscular, bloodied heroes and shapely heroines inspiring and influencing. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Find the value of the verotik comic death dealer volume 1. The death dealer is a 1973 painting by famous fantasy artist frank frazetta.
Frank frazetta death dealer i print frazetta girls. Frank frazetta is one of the worlds most influential fantasy and science fiction artists. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 01, 1988 there have also been comic books created based on the death dealer. Frank frazetta s death dealer comic books for sale online. Frazetta later painted several other death dealer paintings, including ones to be used as covers for the comic book series. Early in the series he forms a pact with the sorceress cobra and dons the cursed horned. However james silke managed to capture the brutal, primeval power of the paintings, and yes, wrote a pretty good plot to create a superior sword and sorcery tale.
The 4 issue series written by glenn danzig and illustrated by simon bisley issue 1, liam sharp issues 2 and 3, and by arthur suydam issue 4 has covers by frank frazetta himself. The 4issue series was written by musician glenn danzig and illustrated by simon bisley issue 1, liam sharp issues 2 and 3, and by arthur suydam issue 4. Seated atop his intimidating steed and holding his bloodied weapon, he overlooks the ash and bones of the fallen. Frazettas masterpieces death dealer by kabuki studio. Frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. The hotly anticipated second issue of frank frazettas death dealer ships to comic stores this week from image comics. Before becoming the death dealer, gath was once a man, a tribeless barbarian who was raised in an uninhabited forest. The artist painstakingly paints each piece by han, ultimately transforming this collectable into an awe inspiring dark knight statue.
Another great frazetta poster from, the frazetta poster death dealer is a 22 inches wide and 34 inches tall. Image comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. The living legend books ultimate triumph hard cover calendars 1979 frazetta. The story line in this graphic novel, however, doesnt go anywhere and doesnt study the death dealer itself and the art, while nice for other stories, doesnt come close to what other artists have done these days in the comic book world. The issue was originally solicited as shipping on december 23, but will now hit stores on january 27th. Sneak peak frazettas death dealer from moebius models january 28, 2016 steve iverson model news here a first look at the death dealer sculpt, coming late in 2016 from moebius. This meticulously detailed piece of art stands at over 14 12 tall and is mounted on an custom made hardwood base. Death dealer was published by rock legend glenn danzigs comic company verotik in 1995. Critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer joshua ortega the necromancer, star wars teams up with cultfavorite artists nat jones spawn. Jan 30, 2006 each cover of the sixissue death dealer miniseries will feature one of frazetta s famous death dealer paintings and is set to launch in late 2006 from image comics. While, the death dealer s loved ones pursue him, there are other battles taking place turning the tide of the overall war against the humans.
This big and beautiful book is sure to please fans of frank frazetta as well as lovers of comics or great fantasy art. This is the first in the death dealer series of 4 books. As death dealer returns to his keep, awaiting him is a horde of warhungary barbarians. February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp record album covers and other media. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Get 15% off in your first order and be first to hear about new collections, events and sales. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today. The books concern the adventures of barbarian gath of baal. Death dealer frank frazetta novels character profile. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Although it does not contain original frazetta art. Death dealer comic books from verotik atomic avenue. Some people even use it as a source for tattoo art. This is the early bird so you are going to save 15euro from the full retail price.
By far frank frazettas most recognized image, the death dealer. This demonic characters origin is still unknown to the world since its inception in 1973. The dark ages, rob zombies the nail and jay fotos spawn, 68 to bring you the first death dealer tale worthy of frank frazetta s blessingthis ones been approved every step of the way by the. They told me about his character and i began to visualize this character as i speedread through the first few chapters. Death dealer is a 124 75mm scale multiparts urethane resin kit, needs assembly and painting. The penultimate issue of the series accelerates the death dealer s plight and pits him against the main villains. By far frank frazetta s most recognized image, the death dealer. Frazettas death dealer returns at image comics cbr. It depicts a menacing armorclad warrior with a horned helmet, whose facial features are obscured by shadow, atop a horse, holding a bloody axe and shield. Death dealer is a 1973 fantasy painting by american artist frank frazetta. Death dealer is an iconic 1973 fantasy painting by frank frazetta.
Based on frank frazettas first death dealer painting, the incarnation of evil and justice comes to life as a majestic, limited edition statue. We strive to bring you the finest reproduction frank frazetta artwork the market has ever seen. Sneak peak frazettas death dealer from moebius models. Frank frazettas death dealer has been widely considered one of the most iconic darkfantasy creations of our time. Frank frazettas death dealer returns comic book and. Death dealer comic read death dealer comic online in high.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. You may recognize his art from covers of early tarzan and conan the barbarian books, and other literature. Death dealer and many things ive done over the years, i just did what popped into my head and they wrote stories around it. Enterprises, llc, which allows us to offer you this exceptional art. Prisoner of the horned helmet frank frazettas death dealer. Cbr news spoke with cowriter joshua ortega about the death dealer phenomenon last week, when he said. The penultimate issue of the series accelerates the death dealers plight and pits him against the main villains. Browse issues from the comic book series, frank frazettas death dealer, from image comics. Death dealer painting outshines superman comic at auction. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. We started with state of the art photography and lighting equipment to capture the masterful essence of the orginal artwork. May, 2010 frank frazetta, who has died of complications following a stroke, aged 82, was a creator of fantasy illustrations, his muscular, bloodied heroes and shapely heroines inspiring and influencing.
Glenn danzig, arthur suydam writer glenn danzig is joined in this issue by new artist arthur suydam for the next book in the death dealer mythos. Worldcat isbn 1582408092 the fantastic worlds of frank frazetta, vol. The first death dealer comic book series was published in 1995 by the company verotik. Based on the original painting by frank frazetta, one of the worlds most famous and renowned fantasy artists, arh studios brings to you now this incredible in 14th scale collectible statue. Frank frazetta was one of the most prolific and important artists of his time and has inspired generations of fans and continues to inspire artists today. The four issues covers displayed frazetta replica artwork of the death dealer, and the series was written. High quality color print on acidfree premium luster photo paper specs. It depicts a menacing armorclad warrior with a horned helmet, whose facial features are obscured by shadow, atop a horse, holding a bloody bearded axe and shield. He is often referred to as the godfather of fantasy art, and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. Each cover of the sixissue death dealer miniseries will feature one of frazettas famous death dealer paintings and is set to launch in late 2006 from image comics.
Fantasy artist frank frazetta was born february 9th, 1928 in brooklyn, new york. There have also been comic books created based on the death dealer. May 16, 2007 the hotly anticipated second issue of frank frazetta s death dealer ships to comic stores this week from image comics. He is widely considered to be the most influential and most emulated fantasy artist in history. His parents were murdered before his eyes as a child, and he managed. It could be called iconic, as it is one of the bestknown bits of 1970s fantasy art and representative of the rather metal approach to such back then. We have reproduced frazettas distinctive signature logo in fireengine red on a black glossy enamel lapel pin measuring 1. It isnt often that a book is written specifically to go with the cover art.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Frank frazettas death dealer comic read frank frazettas. Early in the series he forms a pact with the sorceress cobra and dons the cursed horned helmet, transforming him into the immortal death dealer. Untitled story, script by glenn danzig, art by simon bisley, colors by marc pacella. Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age. The dark ages, rob zombies the nail and jay fotos spawn, 68 to bring you the first death dealer tale worthy of frazetta s blessingthis ones been approved every step of the way by the master himself. Although it does not contain original frazetta art, nat jones and jay fotos bring frazetta s most iconic character to life like never before while sticking to the style that makes frazetta paintings so powerful.