42 years after his death, fantasy illustrator Roy G. Krenkel‘s works are getting a new lease of life. Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, we are pleased to reveal the publisher and Yoe Books will release the appropriately titled The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel, due out in bookstores on September 30, and comics stores on October 1, 2025. Curated by Craig Yoe, the book will present over 500 pieces by Krenkel, including the first reprints of art from the Edgar Rice Burroughs fanzine Amra. You can check out the full press release, covers, and more, after the jump.
MASTER PENCILER ROY G. KRENKEL’S ART IS BROUGHT TO THE WORLD IN A STUNNING NEW ARTBOOK FROM YOE BOOKS
“The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel” brings Craig Yoe’s collection of Krenkel’s art out to inspire the world
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (May 8, 2025) — Curated by art and comics legend Craig Yoe (Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry), Dark Horse Books and Yoe Books present The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel in both a gorgeous hardcover volume and a Limited Edition with slipcover. This book is sure to interest art connoisseurs, historians, and fans of the masterful sword-and-sorcery artwork of Roy G. Krenkel. Beloved art once lost to the pages of pro-zine/fanzines can now be shared and treasured in a stunning 7×10” art book, arriving in Fall 2025.
With nearly 500 pieces of art, including 16 generous foldouts, this is the definitive collection for fans and newcomers to the virtuoso fantasy artist Roy G. Krenkel. This volume includes a foreword by Sara Frazetta, founder of Frazetta Girls and granddaughter of Frank Frazetta, known as the “godfather of fantasy art.” Also featured in this art book is a preface by Michael WM Kaluta, who worked with Krenkel and inked many of his pencils.
Amra was a legendary sword and sorcery fanzine. It overflowed with Krenkel’s consummate art, and was feted with two Hugos (the science fiction field’s highest honor). Krenkel was Amra‘s featured artist, but the fan favorite zine also starred other virtuoso fantasy practitioners like Frazetta himself, Catherine Jeffery Jones, Dan Adkins, Gray Morrow, Alex Nino, and Bernie Wrightson. Unknown examples of their bravura art are, for context, showcased in a special section of the book.
That revealing chapter follows the beautifully penned introduction about the Frazetta and Krenkel close friendship by Frank’s granddaughter, Sara Frazetta, a wondrous artist herself, and co-founder of the esteemed entity Frazetta’s Girls.
The complete Amra illustrations are lovingly gathered from the rare ’zine to inspire and enthrall artists and art lovers. Fantastic dinosaurs, ape-men, barbarians, cavemen and women, citizens of ancient civilizations, and saber-toothed tigers populate the luxurious pages of this stunning tome as only Roy G. Krenkel can embellish them.
Editor Yoe opines, “This lavish, thick tome at last collects Krenkel’s complete Amra art which the master fantasy delineator, Roy G. Krenkel, considered his zenith work. If the legend Frazetta himself found camaraderie and inspiration from his friend, surely other artists and fans will thrill to this must-have unprecedented collection of RGK’s finest!”
Experience this stunning collection of The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel when the 256-page (7×10”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comics on September 30 and October 1, 2025, for $39.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, your local comic shop, or bookstore. Visit Comic Shop Locator or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
Those looking to elevate their collection can secure The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel Limited Edition with a unique variant cover, housed inside a slipcase with an original piece of Roy G. Krenkel artwork in a clear portfolio sleeve for $349.99. Pre-orders for the limited edition arrive in bookstores and comic shops September 30 and October 1, 2025, and are expected to sell out fast. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, your local comic shop, or bookstore. Visit Comic Shop Locator or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
