The plot weaves together images from his 1979 portfolio scenes from the magic planet as set pieces within an amiably rambling quest adventure that s basically an heroic.

Richard corben bodyssey. Corben s coloring technique is at a peak of maturity in the bodyssey but his figure drawing is a bit more cartoonish than earlier fantasy works might lead you to expect. Richard corben october 1 1940 december 2 2020 was an american illustrator and comic book artist best known for his comics featured in heavy metal magazine especially the den series which was featured in the magazine s first film adaptation in 1981. Richard corben a titan of visual storytelling has died at the age of 80. Corben s coloring technique is at a peak of maturity in the bodyssey but his figure drawing is a bit more cartoonish than earlier fantasy works might lead you to expect.

Corben thought this would be an opportunity to realize some images that had been cooking in the back of his mind based on his humorus pseudo greek hero. It is with great sorrow and loss that i must share the sad news that richard corben died dec 2 2020 following heart surgery. He was the winner of the 2009 spectrum grand master award and the 2018 grand prix at angoulême. Origins of the bodyssey the bodyssey fantagor album 1993 pg 51.

In 1979 portfolios were all the rage among fantasy and comic collectors.

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