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Alfredo Alcala Masters of the Universe: Dragon's Gift Story Pages Original Art (Mattel, 1983)
Auction: 03/30/2023 - 4/2/2023
Lot: 95009
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1925 Philippines - 2000. Known for: Comic illustration.
Alfredo Alcala (1925-2000). He dropped out of school as a teenager to pursue his artwork, doing odd jobs, such as painting signs and designing household implements. During the World War II Japanese... Read full biography
Alfredo Alcala (1925-2000). He dropped out of school as a teenager to pursue his artwork, doing odd jobs, such as painting signs and designing household implements. During the World War II Japanese occupation of the Philippines, he used his drawing talents to provide the Allies with maps of where... Read full biography
Alfredo Alcala (1925-2000). He dropped out of school as a teenager to pursue his artwork, doing odd jobs, such as painting signs and designing household implements. During the World War II Japanese occupation of the Philippines, he used his drawing talents to provide the Allies with maps of where to find hidden Japanese pill boxes. Influenced by American cartoonists such as Hal Foster and Lou Fine, he started his career in comics in 1948. He worked for Ace Publications, the largest publisher in... Read full biography
Alfredo Alcala (1925-2000). He dropped out of school as a teenager to pursue his artwork, doing odd jobs, such as painting signs and designing household implements. During the World War II Japanese occupation of the Philippines, he used his drawing talents to provide the Allies with maps of where to find hidden Japanese pill boxes. Influenced by American cartoonists such as Hal Foster and Lou Fine, he started his career in comics in 1948. He worked for Ace Publications, the largest publisher in the Philippines. Here, Alcala developed the work ethic and speed for which he became famous - it is said that his fastest page rate was twelve pages in a nine-hour sitting. Alcala did his own inking and lettering, feeling that "the minute you let... Read full biography
Alfredo Alcala (1925-2000). He dropped out of school as a teenager to pursue his artwork, doing odd jobs, such as painting signs and designing household implements. During the World War II Japanese occupation of the Philippines, he used his drawing talents to provide the Allies with maps of where to find hidden Japanese pill boxes. Influenced by American cartoonists such as Hal Foster and Lou Fine, he started his career in comics in 1948. He worked for Ace Publications, the largest publisher in the Philippines. Here, Alcala developed the work ethic and speed for which he became famous - it is said that his fastest page rate was twelve pages in a nine-hour sitting. Alcala did his own inking and lettering, feeling that "the minute you let someone else have a hand in your work, it's not you any more.". Becoming an established star of the Filipino... Read full biography
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeAlfredo Alcala Masters of the Universe: The Power of Point Dread!/Danger at Castle Grayskull Complete Issue Preliminary Original Art Group of 24 (Mattel, 1983)
Alfredo Alcala Auction: 11/21/2024 - 11/24/2024Lot: 94009Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeAlfredo Alcala Master of the Universe: The Power of Point Dread/Danger at Castle Grayskull! Two Complete 12-Page Stories Preliminary Original Art Group of 24 (Mattel, 1983)
Alfredo Alcala Auction: 01/12/2023 - 1/15/2023Lot: 95008Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe "Masks of Power" Mini Comic Pages 7 and 8 (Mattel, 1983)
Alfredo Alcala Auction: 09/08/2022 - 9/11/2022Lot: 95562Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe "Masks of Power" Mini Comic Pages 1 and 14 (Mattel, 1983)
Alfredo Alcala Auction: 09/08/2022 - 9/11/2022Lot: 95563Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeAlfredo Alcala Weird Western Tales V4#16 Complete 8-Page El Diablo Story Original Art (DC, 1973)
Alfredo Alcala Auction: 10/21/2022Lot: 88003Subscribe or get free alerts
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