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Monday, February 24, 2025

Bring on the Back ups: Alex Nino & Robert Kanigher - Space Voyagers

When it comes to drawing sci-fi, barbarian, fantasy and horror comics few artists can compare to Alex Nino. My first encounter with Nino's work was in the pages of "Adventure Comics" where he drew the Captain Fear back up strip, but it was in the pages of "Rima the Jungle Girl" (stunningly illustrated by Nester Redondo) that I came across one of my favourite of Alex Nino's many back up tales "Space Voyagers". These short 4 or 5 page strips written by Robert Kanigher showcased the talents of Alex Nino perfectly. Sadly "Space Voyagers" only lasted for 5 issues before "Rima the Jungle Girl " was cancelled. Below is my favourite of the series from the last issue of Rima:
Although Nino's page layouts could at times be overly detiled and confusing (but always interesting) on "Space Voyagers" he kept it simple and a joy to look at.
Above the cover to the final issue of "Rima the Jungle Girl" where this tale was taken from.
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5 comments:

  1. KidFebruary 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM

    Not a mag I recall ever buying, McS (so I've never seen this back-up strip before), though I'm familiar with the name of Alex Nino. Remind me of what else he drew if you'd be so good.

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  2. McSCOTTYFebruary 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM

    Lol. Nino didn't really draw any regular series rather he did a lot of strips in titles like House of Mystery, Weird War, Witching Hour etc. He did a lot of work for Warren, Heavy Metal etc and a few issues of Tarzan, and one offs like Hulk, Marvel Claasics( Time Machine and others I think)

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    1. KidFebruary 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM

      I know I associate his name with one story in particular, but my ol' brain is a bit sluggish at the moment and I can't quite remember what it is. It'll no doubt come back to me later.

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  3. Rip JaggerFebruary 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM

    I'm another Nino fan. His wild constructions blew my mind. His storytelling can be quite rugged at times, but the overall effect is fascinating. Thanks for sharing that tale.

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  4. McSCOTTYFebruary 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM

    I love his page layouts even although at times they could be confusing I'm a particular fan of his black and white work.

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