ARIEL A Fantasy Magazine Autumn

Edited by Thomas Durwood

Softcover

Publisher: The Morning Star Press, Leawood, 1976

Scarce Experimental Science Fiction Fantasy Comic Pop Art Fanzine published in Trade sized perfect binding on slick paper that truly enhances the reproduction quality.

The contents of this first issue are varied. After an illustrated Table of Contents, the magazine leads off with an article written by Peter Jackson entitled; “A Hero Lives In Brooklyn” and is about the artist, Frank Frazetta. Jackson compares Frazetta to Marlon Brando in The Wild Ones throughout the article.

Following this article. is part one of an interview with Frank Frazetta, himself. The second part of the interview appears in issue number two (2). Next up, is another article regarding Frank Frazetta’s artwork, discussing an art-history perspective on his style, written by Margaret Wilson-Cline. All three of these pieces are profusely illustrated with Frank Frazetta artwork.

Next, is a five page story written by Paul Boles, entitled; “Sister Act” that is billed as a tall tale of the time that P.T. Barnum got took. Following this short story is a poem by Robert E. Howard, entitled; “The Symbol”.

All work to this point has been in black and white, but the centerpiece of the magazine comes next, and it is in full color. It’s sixteen (16) pages written and drawn by cover artist, Richard Corben, featuring his character, Den. Following this “pictorial fiction” story is another poem written by Robert E. Howard, entitled; “A Crown For A King”.

Next up, is a short article on Those Fantastic Covers that appeared on the old pulp magazines from the thirties and forties written by Charles Wooley.

Following this is a pulp like story entitled; “The Fiend Within” which is written by John Pocsik, with spot illustrations by Arnold. This story features a character named; Isaac Grail during the time of the Spanish Inquisition.

Another interview follows this story and the subject is Tarzan artist; Burne Hogarth. Mr. Hogarth is interviewed by T. Durwood and the interview features lots and lots of wonderful Hogarth artwork.

Next up, is an article by Tappan King, entitled; “Will The Real Bruce Wayne Please Stand Up?”. In which Mr. King chronicles the many identity crisis that DC Comics’ Bruce Wayne has gone through since his origins in Detective Comics # 27. This article also features artwork from the Batman comic over the last four decades.

Following this is a six page preview/excerpt from Richard Corben’s newly released Bloodstar, also from Morning Star Press. And finally the magazine ends with a nice article, written by Charles Hoffman, entitled; “Conan The Existential. Wherein Mr. Hoffman tried to put to words what makes Robert E. Howard’s Conan unique in fantasy.

The back cover is a reprinting of a Frank Frazetta painting, featuring Conan battling two Frost Giants or Norsemen. Reprinted from http://gobacktothepast.com/fabulous-find-ariel-magazine-1/

CONDITION of BOOK is VERY GOOD or MUCH BETTER with occaisional minor surface wear from being read, handled, stored & moved...Please refer to scanned images... they truly are worth a thousand words.

BIT COIN Accepted:

Please Visit our sister shops for more quality collectibles:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ephemarama/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Neetorama/

..........

QUALITY COMICS AMERICA has been, since 1976, a primary source for vintage books, comics, baby boomer toys, ephemera, memorabilia & collectibles. Dedicated to preserving American Pop Art & Pop Culture artifacts

Please "Follow" or Bookmark QUALITY COMICS AMERICA here on etsy because we will be adding hundreds of similar Limited and First Edition books like this one. Don't miss a one by joining us at:

https://www.facebook.com/qualitycomicsamerica

..........

More NEET STUFF can be found on etsy by visiting these teams or using the appropriate tags listed below:

COMICS-

https://www.etsy.com/teams/13611/comic-books

https://www.etsy.com/teams/14497/dc-universe

dc comics, marvel comics, justice league, batman, superman, superhero,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/14767/marvel-excelsior

comics, marvel, stan lee, excelsior, comic books,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/15638/geeks-unleashed

geek, nerd, anime, geekery, comic book,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/10185/disneyana

disney, disneyana, mickey mouse,

VINTAGE EPHEMERA:

https://www.etsy.com/teams/11978/got-vintage-shops-team

vintage, antiques, ephemera, gvs team, gotvintage, memorabilia, collectibles,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/15100/rare-vintage-bookspapers

70s, art, book, rare, paper, magazine, photography, graphic.poster,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/13509/vintage-magazine-madness/discuss/15327191/

mag, vmm, weekly, monthly, magazines, periodical,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/10903/vintage-addiction

mid century, promotional, vintage toys, vintage ephemera, vateam, retro,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/7374/vintage-books

vbteam, vintage books, booksellers,

POP CULTURE:

https://www.etsy.com/teams/11695/pop-culture-passion

pop culture, pcp team, pop culture team,

https://www.etsy.com/teams/12802/the-attic

steam punk, music, 1950s-80s inspired, mod, punk rock, rockabilly, psychobilly,

VINTAGE TOY COLLECTIBLES:

https://www.etsy.com/teams/21770/vintage-toys

toy, automobiles, action figures, tin toys, kitsch,