Frank Rudolph Paul (1884-1963) was an American illustrator who left an indelible mark on the science fiction genre. Discovered by editor Hugo Gernsback, Paul significantly influenced the look of cover art and interior illustrations in the nascent science fiction pulps of the 1920s. His work is characterized by dramatic compositions – often featuring enormous machines, robots, or spaceships – alongside bright, even garish colors. However, his ability to depict human faces, especially female ones, remained limited. Trained in architecture, Paul illustrated the cover of Gernsback’s novel Ralph 124C 41+: A Romance of the Year 2660. His most famous cover graced Amazing Stories in August 1927, illustrating H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds. Paul’s legacy endures through over 220 magazine covers, including those for Wonder Stories, Planet Stories, and the debut issue of Marvel Comics featuring the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner.