Richard Corben Heavy Metal Den Movie Poster Painting Original Art (Columbia, 1981)....
Auction amount: $288,000
Sold: Apr 10, 2022
Richard Corben (American, 1940-2020)
Comic Book Art
Richard Corben originally studied to be an animator. His first comic book work was for horror-related Underground titles like Fantagor, Grim Wit and Slow Death. He moved on to horror comics published by James Warren (Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella), and then to Heavy Metal, the American version of the French comics magazine, Métal Hurlant. His most famous creation for Heavy Metal, Den, was later featured in the animated Heavy Metal movie.
Corben has gone on to a career as an illustrator, and he has won several awards, like the Shazam Award and the CINE Golden Eagle. He continues to do occasional comics work for various publishers, including Marvel and IDW.
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