I'm a long time Frazzeta fan & former competitive powerlifter who got into lifting weights because of the way Frazzeta drew Conan & Marvel Comics heroes were drawn..& I got a huge kick outta the fact that Frazzeta obviously lifted weights himself! 👑
I gotta find me those Death Dealer comics. I met Glenn Danzig a couple of times, his drummer was Chuck Biscuits (Black Flag, D.O.A.) and he was a friend of my dad, Chuck gave me my first drum lesson, he brought me and a couple buddies backstage when they opened for Slayer's South of Heaven and Metallica's Justice tours. Chuck's bandmate in D.O.A. bassist Randy Rampage was also my dad's pal, he gave me tickets to a lot of Annihilator shows when he was their vocalist prior to the release of Alice In Hell, Randy passed away in 2018. Frank is also pretty popular in the heavy metal community, we're comic fans, we played D&D, most everyone has had his posters on their wall when they were jamming in the garage or headbanging to the stereo in the basement when I was a teenager in the 1980s. Death Dealer is iconic.
What a fun sponsor! Nothing against regular sponsors but it's fun to see actual comics and this made me want to check it out! Great job as always! Fantastic video. Who doesn't love Frazetta?!
No body covers the diversity and wide range of artists as you do. I just want to say thank you for getting me into the artistry of comics and its talented creators.
Frank Frazetta's paintings were incredible. But, like you, I would have liked to see him do more comics. His line work really got incredible as his style evolved.
Not a huge comment person but damn, every single time I see a new video pop up, I stop what I do and watch it. And it never fails to make me look at the subject matter in a different light. A tremendous feat.
You're the best Comic Tropes! I have seen multiple documentaries on Frazetta, but your take has some inspiring examples I've never seen before. And you hit on so many different topics. Great research and delivery!
Man you’ve been posting for so long and your videos have not dropped in quality once for any video. I genuinely can’t tell when I’m watching an old video or a new one without checking the date. Genuinely impressive and you need more subs and views and sponsors.
That's one of the few things I remember from art history. Oils have a lot of body to them and masters use that quality of the paint to give paintings depth and movement. The impressionists in particular. I remember a teacher said she saw The Scream and expected it to be this really layered painting, but realized the beige and light parts of it were basically bare canvas. I really want to see the Frazetta museum and it seems like they've been doing a good job of continuing the legacy. Theres even action figures of the Fire and Ice characters that seem to honor the musculature and artistry Frank brought.
Caroline Munro was gorgeous. She played Stella Star in the abysmal Star Crash, and she was the helicopter pilot in The Spy Who Loved Me that got blown up by a missile fired from the underwater Lotus. Spectacular eyes.
Very happy to see this video covering Frazetta's work history, especially since a lot of his early work doesn't get talked about much. I lucked out during Covid to getting my hands on a few reprints of his romance comics (which I think were originally done with his time with Al Williamson).
I think it's worth mentioning that, in addition to his often lauded cheesecake art, he also created stunning works of beefcake. My first exposure to his art was when I was a kid at a flea market. At that age, I loved all things horror, and especially loved my EC reprints, and was also starting to like boys. So when I saw the cover to Creepy #78 in a spinner rack, it was like I was hypnotized. It was like nothing I ever saw before, and I felt like I was staring at something forbidden. Eventually, the seller noticed, and offered to sell it to me for $1. I didn't even know that was allowed, I thought I'd need an adult to buy it for me. But I snapped it up, and from then on, I loved not only Frazetta, but it also opened the door to Warren's horror magazines to me.
The Taschen book, The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta, are the best reproductions of Frank’s work I have seen to date. It’s an amazing book if you have a chance to pick it up.
Frazetta Changed my life! I bought a framed print of Death Dealer when I was in high school. I was hooked! Then I tracked down all of his art books at the local comic shops.
I had the opportunity to thank Neal Adams for turning me on (as a teenager) to Edgar Rice Burroughs and Tarzan. His covers were so incredible. This video caused me to remember my Dad taking me to Tower Books in the 70s, where I was memorized by Frazetta's Conan covers, which in turn I discovered Robert E. Howard. "The People of the Black Circle" in my opinion is the best Conan story ever and I wouldn't have discovered it without Frazetta. A lot of fond memories of portfolio reprints as well, his paintings were so captivating.
massive fan of Frank Frazetta, since the late 1970s when I frist saw his art on Warren comics magazines and Conan paperbacks from Ace books. Got those bantam art of frazetta books. and later the comic ages art of Frazetta trading cards, in the late 80s. Also made a pilgrimage to teh Frank Frazetta musuem in East Stroundsburg PA back in 2019, LOVED it, I got to hold the last paint brush Frank Frazetta ever held before he died. Talked to his grandson, very excellent , for all the Frank Frazetta lovers please visit and donate to his family's museum, also there is a big pond right beside the museum which was his fishing ground.
The Conan covers, as well as being one of a very few who saw Fire and Ice in theaters as a kid are what always stand out with Frazetta for me. Definitely a masterful artist for the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres.
I grew up with Frazetta's covers and posters but never realized his career went so deep into comics. Thank you for such a delightful and edifying video! And take the time you need for the next one, we know it will be worth the wait.
Another great episode, Chris. Adding those 'Comic Tropes Notes' was a clever decision, they give that little bit more information for those interested and further increase the production quality.
I knew I'd seen that Death Dealer artwork relatively recently. Magic the Gathering partnered with the Frazetta family to release a limited series of 6 reprinted cards using Frank's artwork; all 6 look absolutely gorgeous.
Amazing video, research, and production quality. I really appreciated the historical exploration of Frazetta's art. I have always loved the visual impact it had on me over the years, but the exporation into its genesis is interesting. Fantastic work! Looking forward to more content like this. Take care and be safe.
This is such a fun, wonderful episode. When I was a pre-teen/young teen in the 90s, Fleer made an "Ultra" card series where they used fine art for the character cards. I fell in love with Julie Bell, specifically her painting of Storm. I would absolutely love to see you build on this episode and dive into the painters who work in Comics and Sci-Fi.
Woah, thats funny. I was just at the Frazetta Museum about three weeks ago. It was realky cool, and its definitely better in person. I also got a good tour by Frazetta's daughter in law. I ended up leaving with two prints and some stickers.
I cited Frazetta in my thesis for my MA in Language & Literacy! The paper was on the death of the Brooklyn accent, and I noted an experience the great artist had: One of his teachers in high school told Frazetta to get rid of his Brooklyn "deez-dem-doze" way of speaking if he wanted to get a decent job. Thanks for another great video!
Im a lifelong Marvel Comics fan who came across Frank Frazzeta's work as a kid in the 1970s..& fell in love with it. I own a copy of Frank Frazzeta's ICONS..as well as several Frazzetta posters I've framed Anyways great video brother..im looking forward to more of your Comics Tropes videos 👑
Great video! Frazetta and Williamson were one of my favorite art teams in my teenage years, alongside Buscema and Palmer, and Gil Kane (and any inker). I could never draw like them, but they always inspired and educated me. The “acting” you referred to was so important. Even a shot of two characters talking was done so well. And on a shallow note, their women were always beautiful. 😊
Frank Frazetta is one of my biggest inspirations. I was privileged to meet his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughters at his studio in Pennsylvania. Touring his studio and seeing his originals was one of the highlights of my artistic career. I bought a Death Dealer statue which holds pride of place in my art studio.
Another gem of a video on one of comics greatest and most influential artists. His Conan paperback covers, and the Molly Hatchet record covers really helped expose his talent to the po' folks in the non-comics (why?) world. Have a great vacation!!
Dude, you take as much time as you need between videos to be with your family. I'll just keep watching your back catalogue (so much good stuff there). This was a very fun one. I'm a Frazetta fan, but haven't seen much of his comic book stuff. Seeing that was worth the price of admission, and the wait.
Great episode, Chris! Frazetta is a lifelong favorite of mine. Loved his work ever since the first time I saw it as a kid. Catch you on the stream later. 👋🏽
Great video, Chris! Frank Frazetta‘s work holds a special place for me. His Conan covers got me into fantasy and my Fire & Ice VHS had to be retired many moons ago😂 Keep up the great work and happy new year!
Great episode! Frazetta is one of my all time favorite artists, I absolutely love his work. Thanks for sharing your insights to his methods and techniques. I am definitely going to visit both museums at some point.
Yes yes yes,There's nothing I can add to this.Frazetta's work is amazing. I love all that sword and fantasy stuff. Another amazing episode of comic tropes. Like a wheres wally book i'm looking for the "Do a Dedato Jr vid" comment😂😂😂
Great, great video! I love these videos where you analyze in a more nuanced and technical level the artists job, and ways that it works and impacts us. Thank you very much!❤
Excellent video! Regarding textured shadows; Mike Mignola begins to incorporate this into his shadow work a short ways into Hellboy. There are little pinholes and specks left in the spot blacks, and they do a wonderful job of subtly adding texture and visual interest to large inked areas.
Your remarks c. the 23:30 mark regarding shadow, textures, reflected light, are actually important to & germain to an understanding of Malevich's White on White of 1918. They're both beautiful works, btw....
I got to see a Frazetta original at the Society of Illustrators in NYC. They were doing an exhibition on Edgar Rice Burroughs stories and they had one of his Tarzan covers. So cool to see that textured paint with my own eyes!
Really enjoyed this Chris. I didn't realise how much comic work Frazetta had done. I got lost around the time lines around the Lil Abner, perhaps you could have been clearer about dates. My favourite Frazetta cover is Creepy 32
Still easily one of my favorite channels I found in the in the last couple years. Always stoked for these 5AM uploads.
im my timezone they are my favourite things to watch before bed :D
Should check out the livestreams on Comic Tropes After Dark!
Very high quality
@@BK-pi7fo and he has never dropped quality once for any video within the many years he’s been posting. It’s truly impressive
The only way I could do that was if you wanted me w ‘em
His daughters have a great little RUclips channel, Frazetta Girls
I saw that in my recommendations a few times and always assumed it was about his drawings of ladies. Good to know, gonna check it out, thanks.
Frazetta's wife was also his frequent model and his business partner; much to admire with this.
Ellie was Frank's muse
Ellie was a hottie in her day😍😘💕
He was ripped too, and his own model for anatomy as well
Apparently the Frazetta museum is guided by one of his kids. And there are ALOT of admiring pictures of her behind thats a part of the tour.
Frazetta looks like one of his own paintings.
Like Jack Palance, or Eastwood, or a less steroidal Stallone. Old school tough-guy.
I'm a long time Frazzeta fan & former competitive powerlifter who got into lifting weights because of the way Frazzeta drew Conan & Marvel Comics heroes were drawn..& I got a huge kick outta the fact that Frazzeta obviously lifted weights himself!
👑
Victor Mature comes to mind.
@@robertfalcone3025 Inspiring physiques. Makes me think of artists Simon Bisley and Richard Corben, who both lift.
The amount of detail you put into this video is amazing
I remember just being awed by the fabulous art of Frank Frazetta as a little kid during the 1960s. He was just pure talent!
If you haven't been to the Frazetta Art Museum in East Stroudsburg, PA - you should absolutely go. It's an awesome experience!
I gotta find me those Death Dealer comics. I met Glenn Danzig a couple of times, his drummer was Chuck Biscuits (Black Flag, D.O.A.) and he was a friend of my dad, Chuck gave me my first drum lesson, he brought me and a couple buddies backstage when they opened for Slayer's South of Heaven and Metallica's Justice tours. Chuck's bandmate in D.O.A. bassist Randy Rampage was also my dad's pal, he gave me tickets to a lot of Annihilator shows when he was their vocalist prior to the release of Alice In Hell, Randy passed away in 2018.
Frank is also pretty popular in the heavy metal community, we're comic fans, we played D&D, most everyone has had his posters on their wall when they were jamming in the garage or headbanging to the stereo in the basement when I was a teenager in the 1980s. Death Dealer is iconic.
What a fun sponsor! Nothing against regular sponsors but it's fun to see actual comics and this made me want to check it out!
Great job as always! Fantastic video. Who doesn't love Frazetta?!
No body covers the diversity and wide range of artists as you do. I just want to say thank you for getting me into the artistry of comics and its talented creators.
Frank Frazetta's paintings were incredible. But, like you, I would have liked to see him do more comics. His line work really got incredible as his style evolved.
Not a huge comment person but damn, every single time I see a new video pop up, I stop what I do and watch it. And it never fails to make me look at the subject matter in a different light. A tremendous feat.
You're the best Comic Tropes! I have seen multiple documentaries on Frazetta, but your take has some inspiring examples I've never seen before. And you hit on so many different topics. Great research and delivery!
Man you’ve been posting for so long and your videos have not dropped in quality once for any video. I genuinely can’t tell when I’m watching an old video or a new one without checking the date.
Genuinely impressive and you need more subs and views and sponsors.
That's one of the few things I remember from art history. Oils have a lot of body to them and masters use that quality of the paint to give paintings depth and movement. The impressionists in particular. I remember a teacher said she saw The Scream and expected it to be this really layered painting, but realized the beige and light parts of it were basically bare canvas.
I really want to see the Frazetta museum and it seems like they've been doing a good job of continuing the legacy. Theres even action figures of the Fire and Ice characters that seem to honor the musculature and artistry Frank brought.
Caroline Munro was gorgeous. She played Stella Star in the abysmal Star Crash, and she was the helicopter pilot in The Spy Who Loved Me that got blown up by a missile fired from the underwater Lotus. Spectacular eyes.
Very happy to see this video covering Frazetta's work history, especially since a lot of his early work doesn't get talked about much. I lucked out during Covid to getting my hands on a few reprints of his romance comics (which I think were originally done with his time with Al Williamson).
What a great overview of Frazetta's work and career. I would love to see more art analysis like this. Thank you!
Great video Chris!
I think it's worth mentioning that, in addition to his often lauded cheesecake art, he also created stunning works of beefcake. My first exposure to his art was when I was a kid at a flea market. At that age, I loved all things horror, and especially loved my EC reprints, and was also starting to like boys. So when I saw the cover to Creepy #78 in a spinner rack, it was like I was hypnotized. It was like nothing I ever saw before, and I felt like I was staring at something forbidden. Eventually, the seller noticed, and offered to sell it to me for $1. I didn't even know that was allowed, I thought I'd need an adult to buy it for me. But I snapped it up, and from then on, I loved not only Frazetta, but it also opened the door to Warren's horror magazines to me.
I think many boys had this experience with comics. Lots of impressive gals on comic covers or just on television.
Frazetta was such a master! Didn't realize he did as much in comics as you discussed. Need to track down those stories
The Taschen book, The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta, are the best reproductions of Frank’s work I have seen to date. It’s an amazing book if you have a chance to pick it up.
Always down for Frazetta Talk! Glad to see Comic Tropes talking about the legend who paints with fire!🔥
A great intellectual throw down. Thank you for contributing and increasing the knowledge base of comic art.
Another great episode. I can see why Frazetta was so influential.
Frazetta Changed my life! I bought a framed print of Death Dealer when I was in high school. I was hooked! Then I tracked down all of his art books at the local comic shops.
I had the opportunity to thank Neal Adams for turning me on (as a teenager) to Edgar Rice Burroughs and Tarzan. His covers were so incredible. This video caused me to remember my Dad taking me to Tower Books in the 70s, where I was memorized by Frazetta's Conan covers, which in turn I discovered Robert E. Howard. "The People of the Black Circle" in my opinion is the best Conan story ever and I wouldn't have discovered it without Frazetta. A lot of fond memories of portfolio reprints as well, his paintings were so captivating.
Those conan comic covers are stunningly amazing.
massive fan of Frank Frazetta, since the late 1970s when I frist saw his art on Warren comics magazines and Conan paperbacks from Ace books. Got those bantam art of frazetta books. and later the comic ages art of Frazetta trading cards, in the late 80s. Also made a pilgrimage to teh Frank Frazetta musuem in East Stroundsburg PA back in 2019, LOVED it, I got to hold the last paint brush Frank Frazetta ever held before he died. Talked to his grandson, very excellent , for all the Frank Frazetta lovers please visit and donate to his family's museum, also there is a big pond right beside the museum which was his fishing ground.
Frazetta was truly a master. It makes sense, he started so young and kept improving.
The Conan covers, as well as being one of a very few who saw Fire and Ice in theaters as a kid are what always stand out with Frazetta for me. Definitely a masterful artist for the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres.
Really enjoyed this episode. Have a good time on your vacation!!
I grew up with Frazetta's covers and posters but never realized his career went so deep into comics. Thank you for such a delightful and edifying video! And take the time you need for the next one, we know it will be worth the wait.
Another great episode, Chris. Adding those 'Comic Tropes Notes' was a clever decision, they give that little bit more information for those interested and further increase the production quality.
I knew I'd seen that Death Dealer artwork relatively recently.
Magic the Gathering partnered with the Frazetta family to release a limited series of 6 reprinted cards using Frank's artwork; all 6 look absolutely gorgeous.
Amazing video, research, and production quality. I really appreciated the historical exploration of Frazetta's art. I have always loved the visual impact it had on me over the years, but the exporation into its genesis is interesting. Fantastic work! Looking forward to more content like this. Take care and be safe.
I always loved Frazetta. Raw talent! Great compositions. Dynamic!
This was such a good video. I always love how ComicTropes can provide a fantastic history lesson on great artists and moments in comics.
This is such a fun, wonderful episode. When I was a pre-teen/young teen in the 90s, Fleer made an "Ultra" card series where they used fine art for the character cards. I fell in love with Julie Bell, specifically her painting of Storm. I would absolutely love to see you build on this episode and dive into the painters who work in Comics and Sci-Fi.
Woah, thats funny. I was just at the Frazetta Museum about three weeks ago. It was realky cool, and its definitely better in person. I also got a good tour by Frazetta's daughter in law. I ended up leaving with two prints and some stickers.
You can tell Frazetta was using himself as reference for the killer in the roller coaster story... too cool. :)
I cited Frazetta in my thesis for my MA in Language & Literacy! The paper was on the death of the Brooklyn accent, and I noted an experience the great artist had: One of his teachers in high school told Frazetta to get rid of his Brooklyn "deez-dem-doze" way of speaking if he wanted to get a decent job.
Thanks for another great video!
Another awesome, in-depth and informative episode that gave me alot of insights into art. Keep it up Chris!
Always good to have a break and recharge. Hope you and the wife enjoy your trip.
Frazetta Forever!!!
Frazetta & Williamson also did a limited "Sci-Fi" portfolio back in the day, which I owned for a time. Memories 🤗
Excellent video as always, Chris.
I am happy you are on this topic. Great start to the week!
You’re one lucky dude. His paintings would be amazing to behold. Thank you for this episode. Enjoy the vacation. I’m jealous.
Im a lifelong Marvel Comics fan who came across Frank Frazzeta's work as a kid in the 1970s..& fell in love with it.
I own a copy of Frank Frazzeta's ICONS..as well as several Frazzetta posters I've framed
Anyways great video brother..im looking forward to more of your Comics Tropes videos 👑
Great video! Frazetta and Williamson were one of my favorite art teams in my teenage years, alongside Buscema and Palmer, and Gil Kane (and any inker). I could never draw like them, but they always inspired and educated me. The “acting” you referred to was so important. Even a shot of two characters talking was done so well.
And on a shallow note, their women were always beautiful. 😊
We can only dream of a Vampirella movie with Caroline Munro and Peter Cushing.
Frank Frazetta is one of my biggest inspirations. I was privileged to meet his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughters at his studio in Pennsylvania. Touring his studio and seeing his originals was one of the highlights of my artistic career. I bought a Death Dealer statue which holds pride of place in my art studio.
Frank Frazetta and Hal Foster is the go to names Pro Artists tell me to study when I still brought my portfolios to conventions for checking.
These are the types of videos I love to see from you!
Thanks a wonderful examination of Frazetta and his legacy!
Album cover artist for the band Molly Hatchet. They're the most epic covers in music history period.
Another gem of a video on one of comics greatest and most influential artists. His Conan paperback covers, and the Molly Hatchet record covers really helped expose his talent to the po' folks in the non-comics (why?) world.
Have a great vacation!!
People keep saying that genius just gets zero appreciation, but this episode prove different.
What a good episode. Frazetta is one of the goats
Dude, you take as much time as you need between videos to be with your family. I'll just keep watching your back catalogue (so much good stuff there).
This was a very fun one. I'm a Frazetta fan, but haven't seen much of his comic book stuff. Seeing that was worth the price of admission, and the wait.
Another great episode Chris love Frazetta :) looking forward to the next video
Great historical analysis, and so cool you got to meet Frank & Ellie in person 💜
Palace of the Golden Princess sounds interesting.
I've been waiting for THIS episode for so long. Thank you!!!
hell yes, THE MASTER!
Great work! Id love to see a follow up about his influence on other comic artists!
Great episode, Chris! Frazetta is a lifelong favorite of mine. Loved his work ever since the first time I saw it as a kid. Catch you on the stream later. 👋🏽
Frank Frazetta is one of the Best Artist.
Great video, Chris! Frank Frazetta‘s work holds a special place for me. His Conan covers got me into fantasy and my Fire & Ice VHS had to be retired many moons ago😂 Keep up the great work and happy new year!
Fantastic episode as always Chris! I Love frazetta got to see some of his work at a tiny gallery in New York several years ago
Thank you, This is the video I have been waiting for. I love Frazetta.
Any time Frazetta and Williamson work together was awesome. Al is probably my all time favorite artist. Those two always elevated each other.
That museum is in my backyard I'm gonna have to check it out
I've been trying to find a comprehensive list/timeline of Frazetta's comic book work for ages, thank you
Great episode! Frazetta is one of my all time favorite artists, I absolutely love his work. Thanks for sharing your insights to his methods and techniques. I am definitely going to visit both museums at some point.
This is your best episode. Well-done!
Thank you for another year of great infotainment.
Make sure you get enough rest this time of year.
Was always a favourite artist of mine,thanks for this episode man
I guess Jack Kirby was doing comics earlier than the 50s
Woo. I am here for it. FF on Comic Tropes!
Yes yes yes,There's nothing I can add to this.Frazetta's work is amazing.
I love all that sword and fantasy stuff.
Another amazing episode of comic tropes.
Like a wheres wally book i'm looking for the "Do a Dedato Jr vid" comment😂😂😂
I used to just stare at my dads molly hatchet album when i was little. The artwork fascinated me.
Great, great video! I love these videos where you analyze in a more nuanced and technical level the artists job, and ways that it works and impacts us. Thank you very much!❤
The man, the myth, the legend.
Frank Frazetta.
Frank is the master 😂❤
Wow... I love Frazetta and you gave mi so many new information. I love your channel! You are great!
Thank you SOOOO MUCH for this video Chris! I’m a HUGE FAN of Frazetta! Conan 4 life! 😊
Frank is an absolute legend 🤘
Excellent video! How about something on Sam Kieth not only Maxx but his Batman runs and anything else.
Fantastic episode. Just what I needed after today! Keep it up, sir!
Excellent episode, dude. Fascinating and rarely seen info & art. 👍
Thanks for this Chris. Great video on a Great Artist.
Enjoy your holiday 😊
that technique in the dark areas described at 23:50 is awesome
Excellent video! Regarding textured shadows; Mike Mignola begins to incorporate this into his shadow work a short ways into Hellboy. There are little pinholes and specks left in the spot blacks, and they do a wonderful job of subtly adding texture and visual interest to large inked areas.
Your remarks c. the 23:30 mark regarding shadow, textures, reflected light, are actually important to & germain to an understanding of Malevich's White on White of 1918. They're both beautiful works, btw....
I've always wanted to know more about Frank Frazetta as I have always loved his art! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for giving me a deeper understanding and appreciation for Frezetta🤓
I got to see a Frazetta original at the Society of Illustrators in NYC. They were doing an exhibition on Edgar Rice Burroughs stories and they had one of his Tarzan covers. So cool to see that textured paint with my own eyes!
Really enjoyed this Chris. I didn't realise how much comic work Frazetta had done. I got lost around the time lines around the Lil Abner, perhaps you could have been clearer about dates. My favourite Frazetta cover is Creepy 32