The Solar Invasion by Frank Frazetta (1968)

This classic science fiction masterpiece is an official oil painting titled The Solar Invasion, created in 1968 by the legendary "Godfather of Fantasy Art," Frank Frazetta, to serve as the striking paperback cover artwork for Popular Library's printing of Manly Wade Wellman's space opera novel The Solar Invasion. The background story depicted brings a classic, serialized Captain Future pulp adventure to life, capturing the iconic galactic hero, Curtis Newton (Captain Future), shielding his love interest Joan Randall while pointing a laser blaster at an unseen threat as they are cornered inside a subterranean cavern. Frazetta masterfully anchors the tight, dynamic composition by surrounding the central duo with Captain Future's legendary companion crew: Grag the Robot raising a metal fist on the left, and N'Lara, the feline Martian girl, crouching defensively on the right, all while standing atop a spiked, alien ribcage or subterranean fossil structure surrounded by a misty, toxic green and ochre cavern atmosphere that emphasizes a sense of cosmic doom and ultimate sci-fi survival.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Frank Frazetta's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • High-quality restored reproduction of the original artwork • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA