Enrique "Enric" Torres Pratt (b. 1940) is a prolific Spanish artist and illustrator whose work can be seen in a multitude of horror comic magazines. He is most noted for his many depictions of the Dark Lady of Drakulon, Vampirella.
The painting shown here was to be for the cover of Skywald's 25th issue of NIGHTMARE. Unfortunately, the magazine only made it to issue #23, so this cover was never used. The painting is done in oil on canvas and the image area measures 8" x 8".
DRACULA
Vol. 1, No. 2
1971 (No month given)
Publisher: Buro Lan, S.A. de Ediciones/New English Library
Editor: Laurence James
Cover: Enric
Pages: 24
The second issue of New English Library's DRACULA comic magazine provides another excellent Enric painting. Stories included in this issue are:
"The World of the Witches" (Wolff)
"The End of a Legend" (Sir Leo)
"The Village in the Sea" (Agar-Agar)
"Krazy"
DRACULA
Vol. 1, No. 1
1971 (No month given)
Publisher: Buro Lan, S.A. de Ediciones/New English Library
Editor: Laurence James
Cover: Enrich
Pages: 24
The U.K. version of this stunning comics magazine was printed in Spain, presumably ganged with the printing of the Spanish language version. The series lasted for 12 issues. A compilation of all 12 issues into one volume was sold later. Editor Laurence James was the voice of the U.K. version and promised something new and exciting.
DRACULA is indeed, beautiful to behold. The evocatively rendered art and rich color pallete was masterfully printed in full color and served to introduce the English-speaking world to a entirely new, exciting group of writers and artists that seemed almost exotic.
The first issue begins ongoing series for each character, including Esteban Maroto's Conan pastiche, "Wolff" and "Sir Leo", Jose Bea's monster hunter. Maroto's poster is missing from this scan and it is known to be quite scarce.
Never one to miss an opportunity, James Warren acquired the rights to this series in 1972 and published the first volume of DRACULA, which contained the first six issues. Volume 2 of DRACULA remained in its coffin and never saw the light of the moon.