Bob Jenney, The Creature #1 (Dell, 1963), Complete 32-Page Artwork....

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Bob Jenney, The Creature #1 (Dell, 1963), Complete 32-Page Artwork. Vintage original, complete 32-page artwork accomplished on 15" x 20" artist's leaf. Art image area ranges from 12.25" x 15.5" to 12.25" x 17.75". Inspired by The Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal, 1954), this tale follows paleontologist Scott Warden and an expedition into the depths of the Amazon in search of a missing colleague and answers regarding a strange fossil. The verso of each retains a red "Dell Comics" ink stamp with "Creature #1" and the page number handwritten. The title on the first page was ultimately changed from "The Thing" to "Creature" and omitted all the art around the lettering. Page-1 verso is stamped "Robert L. Jenney", "Aug 20 1962". All pages include printing notes. Pages exhibit light toning and handling with some tape remnants. A true rarity and pleasure to find the entire 32 page story from a Dell monster book. Included is a copy of the 1963 Dell comic book first printing. In Good condition. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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