WEIRD FANTASY (1950-53) #13
CGC NM/M: 9.8
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SOLD ON: Friday, 03/24/2017 1:13 PM
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PUBLISHER: EC
COMMENTS: white pgs, w/ COA
Al Feldstein Red Planet cover for #13 (May-June '52) is title's actual 13th issue (issue of May-June '50 w/ 'Brain in a Jar' cover is numbered as 13, but is actually first issue in title; proper numbering begins with issue #6) Wally Wood/Jack Kamen art; E
Gaines File Copy
Highest Graded
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Al Feldstein Red Planet cover for #13 (May-June '52) is title's actual 13th issue (issue of May-June '50 w/ 'Brain in a Jar' cover is numbered as 13, but is actually first issue in title; proper numbering begins with issue #6) Wally Wood/Jack Kamen art; E
Gaines File Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pgs, w/ COA
Al Feldstein Red Planet cover for #13 (May-June '52) is title's actual 13th issue (issue of May-June '50 w/ 'Brain in a Jar' cover is numbered as 13, but is actually first issue in title; proper numbering begins with issue #6) Wally Wood/Jack Kamen art; E
Gaines File Copy
Highest Graded
Weird Fantasy #13 is easily one of the top collectibles from the heyday of EC comics. The issue boasts one of the most classic covers from EC's sci-fi titles, along with great stories, unforgettable art, and a blatant act of plagiarism! All four of the classic sci-fi stories here contain horrific elements. In the case of "Home to Stay," however, Wally Wood provided great illustrations for a disturbing tale that was clearly stolen from Ray Bradbury's work.
Fortunately, Bradbury was willing to give publisher Bill Gaines a gracious way out of a lawsuit. The next issue featured letters from outraged Bradbury fans pointing out the thievery, with Gaines declaring that EC's "experiment" with publishing an unattributed Bradbury adaptation was a clear success. After that, Bradbury's stories became a regular presence in EC's sci-fi books.
"Home to Stay" may have stood out, but Wally Wood also got to illustrate "The End" as an actual original story by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. That classic time-travel tale is matched by the chilling climax of "The Trip" and the alien invasion of "Don't Count Your Chickens" for one of the most beloved books in pre-Code publishing.
From the personal collection of William Gaines as part of the revered Gaines File Copy pedigree, this is the highest-graded copy of this important issue, catnip for EC fan-addicts. ECs have once again exploded in value and demand in recent years, with rabid collectors hurling their wallets at
high-grade pedigree copies when they come to market. We still, believe it or not, feel these comics are somewhat undervalued, as their cultural significance and crossover appeal cannot be understated.
Overstreet Guide 2016 NM- (9.2) value = $3,900.
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.
Harvey Kurtzman was an American cartoonist and editor. His best-known work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book Mad from 1952 until 1956, and illustrating the Little Annie Fanny strips in Playboy from 1962 until 1988.
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.
Al Feldstein Red Planet cover for #13 (May-June '52) is title's actual 13th issue (issue of May-June '50 w/ 'Brain in a Jar' cover is numbered as 13, but is actually first issue in title; proper numbering begins with issue #6) Wally Wood/Jack Kamen art; E
Gaines File Copy
Highest Graded
Weird Fantasy #13 is easily one of the top collectibles from the heyday of EC comics. The issue boasts one of the most classic covers from EC's sci-fi titles, along with great stories, unforgettable art, and a blatant act of plagiarism! All four of the classic sci-fi stories here contain horrific elements. In the case of "Home to Stay," however, Wally Wood provided great illustrations for a disturbing tale that was clearly stolen from Ray Bradbury's work.
Fortunately, Bradbury was willing to give publisher Bill Gaines a gracious way out of a lawsuit. The next issue featured letters from outraged Bradbury fans pointing out the thievery, with Gaines declaring that EC's "experiment" with publishing an unattributed Bradbury adaptation was a clear success. After that, Bradbury's stories became a regular presence in EC's sci-fi books.
"Home to Stay" may have stood out, but Wally Wood also got to illustrate "The End" as an actual original story by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. That classic time-travel tale is matched by the chilling climax of "The Trip" and the alien invasion of "Don't Count Your Chickens" for one of the most beloved books in pre-Code publishing.
From the personal collection of William Gaines as part of the revered Gaines File Copy pedigree, this is the highest-graded copy of this important issue, catnip for EC fan-addicts. ECs have once again exploded in value and demand in recent years, with rabid collectors hurling their wallets at
high-grade pedigree copies when they come to market. We still, believe it or not, feel these comics are somewhat undervalued, as their cultural significance and crossover appeal cannot be understated.
Overstreet Guide 2016 NM- (9.2) value = $3,900.
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.
Harvey Kurtzman was an American cartoonist and editor. His best-known work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book Mad from 1952 until 1956, and illustrating the Little Annie Fanny strips in Playboy from 1962 until 1988.
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.