The Satanika Illustrations

    (Verotik, 1996)
™ and ©1996 Glenn Danzig

A book of pinups depicting Satanika, the demonic mistress of the dark created by metal rocker Glenn Danzig. A product of the mid-nineties and its trend toward “bad girl” art, The Satanika Illustrations mixes liberal doses of the alluring and the appalling, placing the voluptuous protagonist in a variety of horrific settings that emphasize her innate sexiness. The work possesses a disturbing, rough sexuality that dares the reader to objectify the title character.

Images are provided by several established artists, was well as by up-and-coming talent. Industry great William Michael Kaluta offers a dreamlike piece that emphasizes the mysterious aspects of the character, hinting at a lyricism to the character that one could miss at first glance. Other highlights include an Art Noveau-inspired image by Adam Pollina, as well as manga images by Kazutoshi Yamane and Wingbird.
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    #1
    Cardstock cover by Joe Chiodo
    Sep 1996
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Adam Pollina, Alex Horley, Axel Ortiz, Byron Peneranda, Dan Panosian, Duke Mighten, Eric Canete, Esteban Maroto, Hunger, J. Watkins Chow, Jason Pearson, Joe Chiodo, Liam Sharp, Mark Pacella, Martin Emond, Michael W. Kaluta, Mike S. Miller, Stan Shaw, Tony S. Daniel, Tim Vigil, Wing Bird, Kazutoshi Yamane
    Pin-ups; Adult
    1 copy for $23.98