SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES (1952-55) #6
CGC VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 03/20/2025 9:30 PM
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PUBLISHER: EC
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Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art; EC Comics
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Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art; EC Comics
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/white pages
Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art; EC Comics
Shock SuspenStories #6 is both a beloved EC horror collectible and a historical artifact perfectly capturing the adult themes that made Williams Gaines the target of a 1954 Congressional subcommittee. Wally Wood's striking cover sets up his work on the issue's grim "Under Cover" story about the evils of the KKK (or, for the purposes of this story, the Black Vigilante Society). 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 "Sugar 'N Spice 'N..." remains one of the true fan-favorite stories, featuring incredible art from the legendary Graham Ingels.
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This 9.0 Shock SuspenStories #6 offers a vibrant focal point showcasing Wally Wood's classic cover. That includes all the intricate detail of Woods' artwork, including the careful coloring that puts an innocent victim in figurative flames. Of course, that's all in service to a story featuring William Gaines' bold vision of mixing sensationalism with social relevance — making this issue both a beloved EC book and an important pop-culture artifact.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Shock SuspenStories #6 from ComicConnect!
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crm/white pages
Wally Wood cover/art; Jack Kamen, Graham Inglels, Marie Severin art; EC Comics
Shock SuspenStories #6 is both a beloved EC horror collectible and a historical artifact perfectly capturing the adult themes that made Williams Gaines the target of a 1954 Congressional subcommittee. Wally Wood's striking cover sets up his work on the issue's grim "Under Cover" story about the evils of the KKK (or, for the purposes of this story, the Black Vigilante Society). 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 "Sugar 'N Spice 'N..." remains one of the true fan-favorite stories, featuring incredible art from the legendary Graham Ingels.
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This 9.0 Shock SuspenStories #6 offers a vibrant focal point showcasing Wally Wood's classic cover. That includes all the intricate detail of Woods' artwork, including the careful coloring that puts an innocent victim in figurative flames. Of course, that's all in service to a story featuring William Gaines' bold vision of mixing sensationalism with social relevance — making this issue both a beloved EC book and an important pop-culture artifact.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Shock SuspenStories #6 from ComicConnect!
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