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Another page from the previously mentioned APPARITIONS portfolio (SQ Productions, 1978).
I've always been awed at how Wrightson not only drew the macabre so well, but also drew gorgeous, gorgeous women. Wrightson also drew with a lot of playful humor, and drew great funny animals as well. The humor often complements and gives a playful lighter side to intense images of horror and gore.
For example, the above "Bitch" print.
And in his above "Gentlemen of Adventure" print.

About 25 years ago, I brought a college friend over and was showing him the home gallery, including this APPARITIONS portfolio image. He was fairly indifferent to most of the comics art on the walls I showed him. But he was absolutely awed by this one image, and couldn't stop looking at it.

I particularly love the cover sleeve illustration, as much if not more than any of the 4 interior color paintings:

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