Comments on: Richard Corben’s Comic Cryptids

By: CryptoHaus_Press

CryptoHaus_Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:31:51 +0000

that BIGFOOT comic Mr. Corben did was truly spectacular. the splash page reproduced is indicative of the super-kinetic quality he always brought to the METAL HURLANT/HEAVY METAL graphic mags, as well.

Corben’s work always reminded me of Frank Frazetta’s but done by way of a minor influence of Wally Wood and — weirdest of all! — R. Crumb.

just one fool’s opinion, of course. but i see there’s little disagreement his work has been influential and appreciated over the decades.

a truly unique artist with a visionary style.

By: red_pill_junkie

red_pill_junkie — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:46:34 +0000

He was one of the reasons I was an avid HEAVY METAL reader back in college. A great artist indeed.

By: Grant

Grant — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:57:35 +0000

I know Rich Corben in a limited way, I’m afraid, but I do know him from a handful of “Warren” magazines (Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella). Only a handful of the mid-’ 70s ones, but that was enough to make a real impression.

By: bill green

bill green — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:47:01 +0000

hey everyone wow those above comic books artworks looks wonderful for comic cryptids. thanks bill green

By: unclemonkey

unclemonkey — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:46:06 +0000

I know of at least four other great pieces of primate work from the hand of the astounding Mr. Corben. In 1999-2000, he illustrated the covers of my mini-series for Vertigo Comics, titled CONGO BILL. It was a revisionist take on DC’s Congorilla character, set in contemporary Congo, and involving the politics of the region (at that time). While not exactly a cryptid, Congorilla was an overgrown ape with the mind of a man (thanks to the powers of an ancient magic ring), so that certainly qualifies the creature as “unusual”. Each over features the angry golden gorilla. I include a link to the Amazon page with illustrations of three of Corben’s covers.

Congo Bill on Amazon

Probably with a little effort, one could track down an image of Book Two from the series, as well. My favorite art is Corbin’s last cover. The editor of the series liked it so much he bought the art work for that one.

By: Guerrierinconnu

Guerrierinconnu — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:28:26 +0000

Corben is one of the best underground american artist i’ve ever known !!

i was a great colllector of his comics

i have kept the best and i love to read sometimes !

By: Ceroill

Ceroill — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:59:56 +0000

I agree. I’ve been a fan since Bloodstar and Heavy Metal as well as his other works. Hey, Loren, is that you being chased by Swamp Thing?

By: Unknown Primate

Unknown Primate — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:17:38 +0000

I totally agree. Always loved Corben’s work. Glad to see he’s getting recognition here.