This title presents some of Wolverton’s stories that epitomized the pulp science fiction / horror milieu, replete with bug-eyed monsters and grotesquely draw creatures. He remains the godfather of all “gross-out” cartoonists and was a significant influence on Robert Crumb and other underground comic artists in the 1960s. While not all people may like his aesthetic view, few can deny that Wolverton had a highly original, unique and instantly recognizable style which still influences artists today. The artist illustrated various chapters of The Old Testament.
He also proved he had more up his sleeve than shock and shlock alone. Wolverton drew various chilling one-shot horror stories for comic books like Mystic, Journey Into Unknown Worlds, Adventures Into Terror, Weird Tales of the Future and Weird Mysteries.
He created humorous comics like ‘Powerhouse Pepper’ (1942-1952), visualized the previously invisible character Lena Hyena for Al Capp’s ‘Li’l Abner’ and designed the hideous woman on the cover of Mad Magazine’s 11th issue, arguably the most iconic cover in its history. His career spanned myriad companies and genres. Naturally his style suited comedy and horror the best. His seemingly disgusting and repulsive illustrations still illuminate a certain fun and charm. His artwork has often been described as “spaghetti and meatballs”, while he referred to himself as a “producer of preposterous pictures of peculiar people who prowl this perplexing planet”. The man is notorious for his unforgettable depictions of wacky, grotesque and ugly people. Awesome!!īasil Wolverton’s distinctive style, a bizarre combination of the grotesque and whimsical made him one of the most polarizing artists in comic history but gained a strong cult following among comics fans at the same time. Basil Wolverton’s Gateway to Horror One-shot Comicįeaturing 4 Basil Wolverton Horror Classics… all presented in Glorious Black & White.
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