SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES (1952-55) #6
CGC VF+: 8.5
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Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art
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Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art
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Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin artThis classic EC horror comic is both a beloved collectible and a historical artifact--perfectly capturing the adult themes that made Williams Gaines the target of a 1954 Congressional subcommittee. The striking cover with an evil Klansman sets up the issue's grim "Under Cover" story about the evils of the KKK. That kind of vital subject matter has endured as vindication for both Gaines and EC Comics in general, proving that the EC line—soon to be censored by the Comics Code Authority—was motivated by more than mere sensationalism.
The book's contents offer three additional EC classics, as well. The fun irony of the murderous "Dead Right!" was beloved enough to be one of the first EC stories adapted for the HBO series Tales from the Crypt. "Not So Tough" is a grisly sci-fi classic, while Graham Ingels' "Sugar N' Spice N'" remains one of the true fan-favorite stories, thanks to incredible art from the legendary Graham Ingels. This legendary book is always a popular target at auction.
Artists Information
Wally Wood is an American comic book artist/ writer who is also one of the founding artist for Mad comics. In addition to penciling numerous comic book pages, Wally also ventured into product illustration, music album covers, and trading cards. Wally's most notable works include the aforementioned Mad comics, Marvel's Daredevil, and Weird-Science Fantasy for EC comics.
Jack Kamen was an American illustrator for books, magazines, comic books and advertising, known for his work illustrating crime, horror, humor, suspense and science fiction stories for EC Comics, for his work in advertising, and for the onscreen artwork he contributed to the 1982 horror anthology film Creepshow.
Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin artThis classic EC horror comic is both a beloved collectible and a historical artifact--perfectly capturing the adult themes that made Williams Gaines the target of a 1954 Congressional subcommittee. The striking cover with an evil Klansman sets up the issue's grim "Under Cover" story about the evils of the KKK. That kind of vital subject matter has endured as vindication for both Gaines and EC Comics in general, proving that the EC line—soon to be censored by the Comics Code Authority—was motivated by more than mere sensationalism.
The book's contents offer three additional EC classics, as well. The fun irony of the murderous "Dead Right!" was beloved enough to be one of the first EC stories adapted for the HBO series Tales from the Crypt. "Not So Tough" is a grisly sci-fi classic, while Graham Ingels' "Sugar N' Spice N'" remains one of the true fan-favorite stories, thanks to incredible art from the legendary Graham Ingels. This legendary book is always a popular target at auction.
Artists Information
Wally Wood is an American comic book artist/ writer who is also one of the founding artist for Mad comics. In addition to penciling numerous comic book pages, Wally also ventured into product illustration, music album covers, and trading cards. Wally's most notable works include the aforementioned Mad comics, Marvel's Daredevil, and Weird-Science Fantasy for EC comics.
Jack Kamen was an American illustrator for books, magazines, comic books and advertising, known for his work illustrating crime, horror, humor, suspense and science fiction stories for EC Comics, for his work in advertising, and for the onscreen artwork he contributed to the 1982 horror anthology film Creepshow.