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The Savage Swarm by Edward Valigursky 1957 Poster – Giant Mantis Sci-Fi

$19.31 USD
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Product Description

Experience classic 1950s science fiction imagination with this iconic EDWARD VALIGURSKY POSTER featuring a towering green praying mantis looming over a city skyline with a captivating woman. Originally painted for pulp sci-fi covers in 1957, this piece captures the golden age of retro futurism, atomic-era adventure, and creature-feature spectacle. Valigursky's masterful use of bold color, dramatic perspective, and pulp sensibility makes this a must-have for collectors of vintage sci-fi art, B-movies, and classic illustration.

Product Features

  • Museum-grade matte paper (FSC-certified) with a smooth, glare-free finish
  • High-resolution printing with deep contrast and vibrant 1950s color palette
  • Perfect for collectors, sci-fi fans, vintage poster lovers, and retro enthusiasts
  • Ships rolled and unframed in sturdy protective packaging
  • Ideal for decorating bedrooms, game rooms, man caves, studios, and offices
  • Clean, modern look that suits any framing style – vintage or contemporary

Available Sizes

  • 30" x 40" (Vertical)
  • 24" x 32" (Vertical)
  • 12" x 16" (Vertical)

Payment Policy

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Shipping & Returns

Printed to order and shipped within 1-3 business days, with tracking. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery; see this listing's return policy for the details.

Edward Valigursky's The Savage Swarm is a quintessential piece of 1950s science fiction illustration that defined the era's visual language. Painted as the cover for magazine's March 1957 issue, it depicts a towering insectoid creature confronting a woman on a city rooftop—a scene that captures the spirit of Harlan Ellison's novelette exploring the catastrophic consequences of time-travel technology. The artwork became so iconic it gained pop culture immortality when recreated in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Far Beyond the Stars. This is a masterwork of pulp magazine aesthetics and retro sci-fi visual storytelling. Your poster arrives printed to order on premium 170 or 200 GSM paper in your choice of matte or satin finish. Select from four sizes—12×16″ through 30×40″—to suit your space. We ship it rolled and protected in a tube, ready for framing and display.

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