MONSTER MODEL MONDAY

Big news for Frazetta fans and model kit builders!

FRANK FRAZETTA DRACULA MEETS THE WOLFMAN 1/8 SCALE PLASTIC MODEL KIT:

Frank Frazetta's Dracula meets the Wolfman is one of his most iconic pieces. This dramatic illustration features Count Dracula and a Werewolf locked in a fierce battle amist a gothic, crumbling churchyard, with swirling bats and a moody, atmospheric backdrop. The piece exemplifies Frazetta's signature style, dynamic composition, muscular figures, and a vivid, cinematic sense of motion. Sculpted by Jeff Yagher

Kit Includes 2 Figures and Display Base in 47 Pieces.

Estimated price: $55-$75

Pre-order from CultTVman HERE.

ABOUT JEFF YAGHER:

With nearly three decades in the profession, Jeff Yagher is widely regarded as the godfather of monster model sculpting. His work has been collected by industry legends such as George Lucas, Oliver Reed, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro. A devoted father to 20-year-old twins and husband to the exceptionally talented Megan Gallagher, Jeff continues to work tirelessly to meet the ongoing demand for his creations. His passion for the art, for monsters, and for movies remains as strong as ever.

Jeff Yagher at work.

Here is Frazetta's cover for CREEPY #7 (February 1966) and the story, "Duel of the Monsters" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Angelo Torres), the inspiration for the model kit.

IS KONGA FINALLY COMING?

It seems like it's been a year-and-a-half or two since I pre-ordered the Konga model kit. Thus far, just a few irregular notices of delay, but just recently I received a promising message from Steve Iverson at CultTVman that it's supposed to be shipped real soon. It's not his fault, mind you, it's the manufacturer (Monarch Models, who have had problems with solvency in recent years -- maybe somebody bought 'em?). I hope it's worth the wait and it'll be a good, clean build.

Box art and prototype:

In the meantime, let's take a look at Charlton's KONGA comic book adaptation from June 1961. Edited by Pat Masulli, and with a cover by Dick Giordano, the script is written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Steve Ditko. Charlton followed up with a 22-issue series continuing Konga's story.

NOTE: There's a quirky little back-up story in this issue. "The Movies Come of Age", written by (probably) Joe Gill with pencils by Bill Molno and inks by Vince Alascia provides a brief history of cinema on the big screen.