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Berni Wrightson: The Reaper of Love and other Stories              Trade Paperback
Writers: Berni Wrightson, Marv Wolfman, Dick Kenson, Terry Bisson, Mike Fredrich & David Izzo
Artists: Berni Wrightson, Jeff Jones & Alan Weiss
Introduction by: Marv Wolfman
Cover by: Berni Wrightson

Bernie Wrightson (October 27, 1948 – March 18, 2017) was an American artist, known for co-creating the Swamp Thing, his adaptation of the novel Frankenstein illustration work, and for many other comics and illustrations, which feature his trademark intricate pen and brushwork. Throughout his career, Wrightson has illustrated for comics, books, album covers, trading cards, collectible card games, posters, portfolios, prints, as well as provided concept art for various films and television series. One of the most popular comic book illustrators in the industry, Bernie Wrightson’s stylized artwork has won him world-wide recognition and a “cult” fan following. Of which I am one.

The Reaper of Love and other stories (Fantagraphics Books, 1988) is a collection of Bernie Wrightson’s early fanzine and magazine work from 1966 to 1971. Before his groundbreaking work on Swamp Thing, Bernie (or as he originally spelled it, “Berni”) Wrightson was one of the rising stars in a new generation of artists that emerged in the late 1960s. This group, which also included Jeff Jones, Mike Kaluta, Bruce Jones, Richard Corben and Frank Brunner, were influenced by the high-quality work of the EC Comics of the early 1950s and by the reigning dean of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta. This group all arrived on the scene around the same time, originally working in fanzines, Warren’s EC-like horror magazines, and for Joe Orlando’s mystery-suspense books (House of Mystery, House of Secrets) at DC. The obsessive attention to detail in Wrightson’s art won him enormous acclaim. His “Swamp Thing” stories for DC and his illustrations for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein have all been widely Reprints. The Reaper of Love and Other Stories collects much earlier and more obscure work in this attractive 144-page trade paperback. A real treasure for any serious Bernie Wrightson collector and/or enthusiast.

Berni Wrightson: The Reaper of Love and other Stories contains:

“Introduction”
Writer: Marv Wolfman

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“A Case Of Conscience”

Reprints from Castle of Frankenstein (1969) Issue #16.  Gothic Castle Publishing & One-page strip from Squa Tront (1969) Issue #3.  Fantagraphics.
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“Uncle Bill’s Barrel”

Reprints from Graphic Showcase (1969) Issue #2.  C.C.A.S.
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“Ghastly Horror Comics”

Reprints from Gothic Blimp Works (1969) Issue #6.  East Village Other
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“Maudlin Love Comix”

Reprints from Gothic Blimp Works (1969) Issue #7.  East Village Other
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“The Game That Plays You”

Reprints from Web Of Horror (1969) Issue #1.  Major Magazines
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“Mother Toad”

Reprints from Web Of Horror (1970) Issue #2.  Major Magazines
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“Breathless”

Reprints from Web Of Horror (1970) Issue #2.  Major Magazines
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“Feed It”

Reprints from Web Of Horror (1970) Issue #3.  Major Magazines
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“The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow”

Reprints from This Is Legend (1970) Issue #1.  Richard L. Jennings
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“Limpstrel”

Reprints from Witzend (1970) Issue #7.  Wallace Wood & Funniest Cartoons (1946) Issue #1.  Doughnut Corp. of America
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“Wrightson’s Revolting Rhymes”

Reprints from Abyss (1970) Issue #1.  Fanzine
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“Stake Out”

Reprints from I’ll Be Damned (1970) Issue #2.  Damnation Enterprises
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“Beneath The Dignity Of The Apes”

Reprints from Blast (????) Issue #1.  ???
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“Conjure Woman”

Reprints from Imagination (1970) Issue #1.  Imagination Publishing
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“Out On A Limb”

Reprints from I’ll Be Damned (1971) Issue #4.  Damnation Enterprises
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“King Of The Mountain, Man”

Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
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“The Task”

Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
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“Ain’t She Sweet?”

Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
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“The Last Hunters”

Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
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“The Reaper Of Love”

Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
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“Nosferatu”

Reprints from The Monster Times (1972) Issue #1.  Monster Times Publishing
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“Portfolio”

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Trade Paperback reprints/collects:
Reprints from Castle of Frankenstein (1969) Issue #16.  Gothic Castle Publishing
Reprints from One-page strip from Squa Tront (1969) Issue #3.  Fantagraphics.
Reprints from Graphic Showcase (1969) Issue #2.  C.C.A.S.
Reprints from Gothic Blimp Works (1969) Issue #6-7.  East Village Other
Reprints from Web Of Horror (1969 – 1970) Issue #1-3.  Major Magazines
Reprints from This Is Legend (1970) Issue #1.  Richard L. Jennings
Reprints from Witzend (1970) Issue #7.  Wallace Wood
Reprints from Funniest Cartoons (1946) Issue #1.  Doughnut Corp. of America
Reprints from Abyss (1970) Issue #1.  Fanzine
Reprints from I’ll Be Damned (1970 – 1971) Issue #2 & 4.  Damnation Enterprises
Reprints from Blast (????) Issue #1.  ???
Reprints from Imagination (1970) Issue #1.  Imagination Publishing
Reprints from Badtime Stories (1972).  Graphic Masters
Reprints from The Monster Times (1972) Issue #1.  Monster Times Publishing

First Edition
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Publication Date: May 1988
Format: BW, 144 pages, TPB, 10.75″ x 8.4″
ISBN-10: 093019361X
ISBN-13: 9780930193614

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Berni Wrightson collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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