552. THE DEADLY MANTIS - Australian One Sheet Australian One Sheet (27 x 41) Hand Lithograph Very Fine Folded | DEADLY MANTIS, THE (1957)

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Sold Stock #182331 | Sold Mar 15 2025

DEADLY MANTIS, THE (1957)

Collectible Posters Auction: Spring 2025

552. THE DEADLY MANTIS - Australian One Sheet Australian One Sheet (27" x 41"); Hand Lithograph; Very Fine+ Folded

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Australian One Sheet (27" x 41"); Hand Lithograph
Very Fine+ Folded; Artwork by Ken Sawyer
Universal-International, 1957

This poster features the popular "Giant Bug" theme that emerged in the 1950s as a reaction to atomic bomb testing. It is folded and shows only minor edge wear along the left border, with slight separation at the cross folds. The colors are bright and vivid, showcasing a classic example of 1950s sci-fi artwork.

The story begins with a volcanic eruption on the island of Dot, which triggers a chain reaction that affects an iceberg on the other side of the world. Encased in the ice is the Deadly Mantis, a gigantic, flesh-eating insect that has been in cryogenic sleep since the Jurassic period. As the ice melts, the Mantis awakens and launches a terrifying reign of terror around the North Pole. This narrative is a product of the Atomic Age, which inspired a number of fantastical mutation films, and this story is one of them.

Estimate: $300 - 600