VAULT OF HORROR (1950-55) #37
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 06/14/2019 12:57 PM
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PUBLISHER: EC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Johnny Craig cover/art; ad for Panic; Graham Ingles/Al Williamson art; 1st app. of Drusilla; Letter to editor from E. Nelson Bridwell.
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Johnny Craig cover/art; ad for Panic; Graham Ingles/Al Williamson art; 1st app. of Drusilla; Letter to editor from E. Nelson Bridwell.
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ow/white pgs
Johnny Craig cover/art; ad for Panic; Graham Ingles/Al Williamson art; 1st app. of Drusilla; Letter to editor from E. Nelson Bridwell.
Highest GradedIt's no wonder some people were up in arms about EC's output at the height of their popularity, the disturbing imagery featured on their covers do leave a lasting impression. This particular Johnny Craig illustration is one of the most iconic in the notorious publisher's output, the hanging man is not gory or otherworldly, it is just downright disturbing. The simplicity of this design is the secret to its power, a bleak and straightforward glimpse of death is all it takes, EC knew how to strike a nerve with their audience, and they would continue to test the public's sensibilities long after they switched over to humor in Mad magazine.
Another immaculate offering from the Gaines File Copy pedigree, almost all of the books from William Gaines' personal archive are in stellar preservation, fans of pre-code horror are guaranteed to be ready to jump on this book once it goes up on the auction block. There is not much more to say about the condition of this comic except, it is stunning to behold.
Artist Information
Williamson is an American comic book artist who specialized in Western, Adventure, and Science Fiction/Fantasy.
Johnny Craig cover/art; ad for Panic; Graham Ingles/Al Williamson art; 1st app. of Drusilla; Letter to editor from E. Nelson Bridwell.
Highest GradedIt's no wonder some people were up in arms about EC's output at the height of their popularity, the disturbing imagery featured on their covers do leave a lasting impression. This particular Johnny Craig illustration is one of the most iconic in the notorious publisher's output, the hanging man is not gory or otherworldly, it is just downright disturbing. The simplicity of this design is the secret to its power, a bleak and straightforward glimpse of death is all it takes, EC knew how to strike a nerve with their audience, and they would continue to test the public's sensibilities long after they switched over to humor in Mad magazine.
Another immaculate offering from the Gaines File Copy pedigree, almost all of the books from William Gaines' personal archive are in stellar preservation, fans of pre-code horror are guaranteed to be ready to jump on this book once it goes up on the auction block. There is not much more to say about the condition of this comic except, it is stunning to behold.
Artist Information
Williamson is an American comic book artist who specialized in Western, Adventure, and Science Fiction/Fantasy.