Though original Publication of Spa Fon #5 was September 1969, there are other known publications the drawing has been featured in, such as, Berni Wrightson: Treasury 1975- page 7, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back 1979/1991- Chapter 9 Frankenstein page 274, Berni Wrightson: The Reaper of Love & Other Stories 1988- page 130. This pinup was used for the Inside back cover of this issue, Spa Fon #5. This technique and feeling from the monster conveyed in an illustration is something Wrightson can only do…It’s Pure Wrightson through and through. When you look closely at the monsters face you can see the sense of humility and humor, while still feeling the anguish and insanity in his eyes, which is ultimately the root of his inner pain created by his master. The detail of the line work is quite amazing, down to the hairs on the back and legs of the monster from the young Wrightson. This Wrightson art is channeling a Jack Davis’ Boris Karloff style Frankenstein. This whimsical piece from Spa Fon #5 is truly special being one of Wrightson’s earliest published artworks, and quite possibly his earliest Frankenstein published piece. Published/edited in September 1969 by Rich Hauser, his final issue is the very definition of a fanzine gem featuring the art of Wrightson, Frazetta, Steranko and others. Spa Fon #5, Legendary EC Comics Fanzine is acknowledged as one of the best EC fanzines ever produced.
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