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| Garth: People of the Abyss F246 and F266 |
Compalcomics are offering more Garth strips this month, drawn by Frank Bellamy. The images are gorgeous and clear and make me re-appreciate his work here.
As Malcolm Phillips, the Director of Comic Book Postal Auctions Ltd, says:
Welcome to our May/June catalogue. The catalogue is open for bidding. You can place realtime bids at The Saleroom. Click here to visit our catalogue at The-Saleroom. You can also browse lots here and fill out a fax or mail bidding form.
The fact he still gets faxes (is that the plural?) is amazing to me. It's been years since I sent or received one!
Onto the Garth strips
GARTH: People of the Abyss - 2 episodes: F246 and F266
Garth: 'The People of the Abyss' two original artworks (1972) by Frank Bellamy for the Daily Mirror 18.10.72 and 10.11.72. Indian ink on board. 21 x 17 ins (x2)
That's the description for these two strips in Lot #103 (see top of article for the image). Please click on these images and view them in detail. Bellamy's gorgeous linework is sublime. And for those who want to know it's a torch and an electro-gun he's holding in that first strip! Notice those famous Bellamy swirls which add tone in a light-handed way. In the second strip he creates a bubble of light.
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| Garth: The Women of Galba: G22 and G26 |
GARTH: The Women of Galba The Beast of Ultor - 2 episodes: G22 and G26
Garth: 'The Beast of Ultor' [sic] two original artworks (1973) by Frank Bellamy for the Daily Mirror 25/30 January 1973. Indian ink on board. 21 x 17 ins (x2)
These two strips are actually not from "The Beast of Ultor", but from "The Women of Galba" story. I'll let Malcolm know so this may change before you see it. Nevertheless they are lovely drawings. Look at the third panel in G22 and how Bellamy uses diagonals and cuts them off, to show a background of some sort.
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| Garth: The Wreckers G280 and G283 |
GARTH: The Wreckers - 2 episodes: G280 and G283
The third lot (#107) has two strips from "The Wreckers". I've always wondered who Bellamy used as a model for his version of Andromeda, a recurring character who meets and helps (and loves) Garth in his time-travelling adventures. Malcolm's brief description:
Garth: 'The Wreckers' two original artworks (1973) by Frank Bellamy (both signed) 24/28 Nov 1973. Indian ink on board. 21 x 17 (x2)
These two strips have some usual Bellamy devices: beautiful woman, the sweeping thrust of an arm, the frame behind Garth and Andromeda in G283 (the middle panel).
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| Garth: The Bride of Jenghiz Khan H245 and H250 |
GARTH: The Bride of Jenghiz Khan 2 episodes: H245 and H250
These two strips come from "The Bride of Jenghiz Khan" story (Lot #110) are described:
Garth: 'The Bride of Jenghiz Khan (1974) two original artworks by Frank Bellamy (both signed) 18/24 Oct 1974. Indian ink on board. 21 x 17 ins (x2)
If you want information on reprints of the strips travel to the menu on the website "Garth Reprints" and I'll add these to the spreadsheet, where I record sales of original art by Frank Bellamy.
Lastly I NEVER ask for money for the website or blog but gifts are very much appreciated, check out the Mike Noble Fireball XL5 - I suspect it might sell for the higher end of the reserve! And also there are lots of Eagle comics which have Bellamy artwork - but I have those!
AUCTION SUMMARY
GARTH: People of the Abyss - 2 episodes: F246 and F266
WHERE?: Compal/Saleroom -Lot #103
STARTING BID: £450 reserve
ENDING PRICE: £450
END DATE: Sunday 6 June 2021
GARTH: The Women of Galba The Beast of Ultor - 2 epsiodes: G22 and G26
WHERE?: Compal/Saleroom -Lot #105
STARTING BID: £450 reserve
ENDING PRICE: £920
END DATE: Sunday 6 June 2021
GARTH: The Wreckers - 2 episodes: G280 and G283
WHERE?: Compal/Saleroom -Lot #107
STARTING BID: £450 reserve
ENDING PRICE: £520
END DATE: Sunday 6 June 2021
GARTH: The Bride of Jenghiz Khan 2 episodes: H245 and H250
WHERE?: Compal/Saleroom -Lot #110
STARTING BID: £450 reserve
ENDING PRICE: £840
END DATE: Sunday 6 June 2021
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