Today's story is a comic book adaptation of the 1954 Walt Disney film, Rob Roy, with glorious artwork by Russ Manning. This is from Four Color No. 544, March 1954. Mr. Manning strikes the bullseye dead center with this period piece. The script is by Elizabeth Beecher, according to the ever-helpful Grand Comic Book Database.
I love how Dell often utilized every comic page when telling an epic story. With Rob Roy, for instance, the first page, introducing the characters, is from the inside front cover; and the two last pages are the inside back cover and the back cover, respectively.
This was the ONLY way I was willing to learn about history as a kid. In comic form.
ReplyDeleteKeith: You make an excellent observation, one I am sure many can agree with - including me. That's why comics are so crucial.
ReplyDeletewonderful art, i just have to take time to read it, looks great!
ReplyDeleteProf.: Take your time - the story's wonderful, but the art is what makes it special.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff! A rare instance of the comic being better than the film it is based on!
ReplyDeleteBill: I agree. Although I have to admit, I've not seen the original film.
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