Captain Future Wizard of Science Vol 2 #1 : The Triumph of Captain Future – Bergey – Fall 1940

Poster: Captain Future Wizard of Science: The Triumph of Captain Future – Bergey – Fall 1940

Introducing Captain Future, the pulp science fiction hero who travels through space and time to fight evil villains!

Whilst not yet as well-known as the famous Captain Future and the Space Emperor poster, the one that featured in the hit TV series The Big Bang Theory, this Captain Future Wizard of Science poster carries all the same hallmarks. It features a bright, colourful cover illustration created by Earle K. Bergey. The stunning artwork features Captain Future, his detective girlfriend Joan Randall and Grag a sevenfoot tall robot. This image featured as the cover of Volume 2 Issue 1 (Vol 2 #1) from the Fall 1940. The first four issues claimed Catain Future as the Wizard of Science from issue five onwards he was referred to as ‘Man of Tomorrow’.

The character was created by editors Mort Weisinger and Leo Margulies and the majority of the stories were written by Edmond Hamilton. Curt Newton better known as Captain Future is a pulp science fiction hero, a space-traveling scientist and adventurer. His career started in his namesake comic “Captain Future”. Seventeen pulp magazines were produced between 1940 to 1944 and twelve of the seventeen covers were illustrated by Bergey. In addition, he illustrated all ten subsequent Startling Stories covers featuring Captain Future novels and novelettes were published. Bergey’s artwork for Captain Future, beginning with the third issue, marks the start of his groundbreaking work in the fields of science fiction and fantasy illustration.

As we all know, Sheldon is a huge fan of science fiction, and he’s made Captain Future iconic in the genre. This poster is from the first issue of the comic series, and it’s perfect for any fan of retro sci-fi. This is the perfect poster for any aspiring Captain Future. It’s a great way to show your love of science and space, and it makes a great addition to any room. Order your poster today, Sheldon would most definately approve!

Our posters are carefully and professionally created from vintage originals. Whilst great care is taken in the production of these posters, we also try to maintain a vintage feel, so there may be small imperfections, fold marks, scuffs, tears or marks that were part of the original poster master. If these do appear they should be visible on the larger views of the item on this listing. The originals of many of the posters we offer can cost many thousands of pounds, so whilst these posters look great, especially framed and mounted on a wall, they are intended as a fun, affordable reproductions and not intended fine art prints.

The 50x70cm version has been specially produced to be used in conjunction with Ikea’s 50x70cm Ribba picture frame which currently retails for around £12. So you can bag a bargain of print and poster for just £22.