This is a Perma bound library copy of the creature of the black lagoon monster series. This is a hardcover edition. There is some dents in the hardcover. Because this is a library copy, there is some labeling that would be on a book stored in a library. There is some writing and marker in the book. The pages are in relatively good condition however. Please refer to the photos for examples of condition.   

   CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON By DON MARQUEZ ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS BOARD 2009. Here is a stunning original painting of The Creature From The Black Lagoon. On canvas board by renowned American illustrator and fantasy artist, Don Marquez. Don Marquez is an American comic book artist from Sacramento, California. He self-published his comic book'Cartune Land' between 1985 and 1987. During the 1980s, he also worked for Apple Comics ('Thunderbunny', 1986), Blackthorne Publishing ('Werewolf 3-D','Jungle Comics','Rambo', 1988), C&T Graphics ('Kiwani: Daughter of the ...

   Kilgore was a noted comic book artist, animator, writer and film maker. He worked for Dell Publishing starting in the late 1940's and was responsible for the publishers magazine art department. While at Dell he acquired a large number of original photographs of celebrities and Hollywood films. Starting in the early 1960's he was a regular contributor to Dell's Four Color comic book series. From 1962-67 he was the artist on the Bullwinkle comic strip for the Bell-McClure Syndicate. He also drew regularly for Gold Key, Whitman, and Charlton comics throughout the 1950's-1970's. In...

Dimensions: 11" W X 8" H X 4 D. Materials: Faux leather exterior, nylon interior, and gold-toned metal hardware. Features: 2 handles, 1 interior zippered pocket, 1 interior non-zippered pocket, clasp closure.   

   CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON By DON MARQUEZ ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS BOARD 2009. Here is a stunning original painting of The Creature From The Black Lagoon. On canvas board by renowned American illustrator and fantasy artist, Don Marquez. Don Marquez is an American comic book artist from Sacramento, California. He self-published his comic book'Cartune Land' between 1985 and 1987. During the 1980s, he also worked for Apple Comics ('Thunderbunny', 1986), Blackthorne Publishing ('Werewolf 3-D','Jungle Comics','Rambo', 1988), C&T Graphics ('Kiwani: Daughter of the ...

Very cool must have for any collector or fan!   

During the 1980s, he also worked for Apple Comics ('Thunderbunny', 1986), Blackthorne Publishing ('Werewolf 3-D','Jungle Comics','Rambo', 1988), C&T Graphics ('Kiwani: Daughter of the Dawn', 1988) and did a contribution to Dark Horse Presents.   

Please look carefully at the photographs that I have taken so that you can judge the condition of this 50+ year old collectible. This figure has maintained a high quality condition over the years and still stands very well for display. Most of the paint is intact and it is in its original condition with no restoration attempted. I personally think the best quality of this figure is the well painted eyes, which make him such a great display figure for fans of the classic Universal Monsters or vintage toys in general.   

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).