GUEST STARRING . . . FRANKENSTEIN?
Comic artist Howard Nostrand was well-known -- and sometimes notorious -- for mimicking other artists' styles. In this strip from CRACKED #151 (July 1978) he draws a dead-ringer for Jack Davis' famous 6-foot tall Frankenstein poster that was sold in the back pages of an untold number issues of Warren's magazines back in 1972. This time, Nostrand does give a nod with his "Thank you, Jack Davis" note under his signature. The story tells the "what if" the Frankenstein Monster appeared as a guest star in popular TV shows of the day. The scriptwriter is unknown.
One of Davis' Frankenstein posters was sold at auction in 2018 for $639.33.
Like most everyone I'm always a bit gobsmacked by the Davis Frankenstein. It's so on the money. I'd forgotten some of these TV shows, some for the better.
ReplyDeleteAn often used phrase, but it is iconic.
ReplyDeleteI don't recall Cracked's TV parodies being this lame--But those celebrity caricatures are so on the money, it almost makes up for it. Almost.
ReplyDeleteNostrand has been known for swiping other artists styles, but, man he could do a good job at it! As for Cracked's parodies, I always thought they were hit or miss, while Mad was on more often than not.
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