october Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Picked this one up this week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Picked this one up this week as well. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 This was the CoC image for their July 1954 issue; And here is EC's, Sept-Oct, sorta similar; the on-lookers in the background don't seem to be all that terrified in either cover illustration. AFA toning it down, the last two issues of Haunt did just that; no walking dead or horrified people. The last issue of Vault however, did go out with a bang, showing a vampire attacking a guy. The third from last issue of TFTC, showing the guy getting guillotined, was that title's last shocking image. I think the three Ghoul-lunatics on the left side of each cover was part of EC's logo, and not dis-similar to the way Atlas would almost always have three left side panels promoting stories. In reading the letters to the editor in the copies of the original EC comics that I have, I don't recall anyone ever complaining about the trio's portraits interrupting the cover artwork of the three horror books. Maybe someone who has all of the books has seen different. My point here is that their portrayals didn't seem to bother the original reading audience; you guys are too picky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 This was the CoC image for their July 1954 issue; And here is EC's, Sept-Oct, sorta similar; the on-lookers in the background don't seem to be all that terrified in either cover illustration. AFA toning it down, the last two issues of Haunt did just that; no walking dead or horrified people. The last issue of Vault however, did go out with a bang, showing a vampire attacking a guy. The third from last issue of TFTC, showing the guy getting guillotined, was that title's last shocking image. I think the three Ghoul-lunatics on the left side of each cover was part of EC's logo, and not dis-similar to the way Atlas would almost always have three left side panels promoting stories. In reading the letters to the editor in the copies of the original EC comics that I have, I don't recall anyone ever complaining about the trio's portraits interrupting the cover artwork of the three horror books. Maybe someone who has all of the books has seen different. My point here is that their portrayals didn't seem to bother the original reading audience; you guys are too picky... Yeah, but that cover story in HOF 27 is about a cannibal, and his comeuppance is about as gruesome as a comic book can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The ghoulunatic portraits are part of the EC look, but I'd like the covers better without them. Same with text blocks of Crime and Shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This was the CoC image for their July 1954 issue; And here is EC's, Sept-Oct, sorta similar; the on-lookers in the background don't seem to be all that terrified in either cover illustration. AFA toning it down, the last two issues of Haunt did just that; no walking dead or horrified people. The last issue of Vault however, did go out with a bang, showing a vampire attacking a guy. The third from last issue of TFTC, showing the guy getting guillotined, was that title's last shocking image. I think the three Ghoul-lunatics on the left side of each cover was part of EC's logo, and not dis-similar to the way Atlas would almost always have three left side panels promoting stories. In reading the letters to the editor in the copies of the original EC comics that I have, I don't recall anyone ever complaining about the trio's portraits interrupting the cover artwork of the three horror books. Maybe someone who has all of the books has seen different. My point here is that their portrayals didn't seem to bother the original reading audience; you guys are too picky... Yeah, but that cover story in HOF 27 is about a cannibal, and his comeuppance is about as gruesome as a comic book can get. Dang yes. I got a copy of that HOF 27. The horror in there!! Isn't that the issue that Bernie Wrightson used to hide under his mattress as a kid? Graham Ingels was a lunatic with a pen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This was the CoC image for their July 1954 issue; And here is EC's, Sept-Oct, sorta similar; the on-lookers in the background don't seem to be all that terrified in either cover illustration. AFA toning it down, the last two issues of Haunt did just that; no walking dead or horrified people. The last issue of Vault however, did go out with a bang, showing a vampire attacking a guy. The third from last issue of TFTC, showing the guy getting guillotined, was that title's last shocking image. I think the three Ghoul-lunatics on the left side of each cover was part of EC's logo, and not dis-similar to the way Atlas would almost always have three left side panels promoting stories. In reading the letters to the editor in the copies of the original EC comics that I have, I don't recall anyone ever complaining about the trio's portraits interrupting the cover artwork of the three horror books. Maybe someone who has all of the books has seen different. My point here is that their portrayals didn't seem to bother the original reading audience; you guys are too picky... Yeah, but that cover story in HOF 27 is about a cannibal, and his comeuppance is about as gruesome as a comic book can get. Dang yes. I got a copy of that HOF 27. The horror in there!! Isn't that the issue that Bernie Wrightson used to hide under his mattress as a kid? Graham Ingels was a lunatic with a pen! I think I remember from an interview with Wrightson that he said that Ingel's inks seemed to drip with horror, or something along those lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This was the CoC image for their July 1954 issue; And here is EC's, Sept-Oct, sorta similar; the on-lookers in the background don't seem to be all that terrified in either cover illustration. AFA toning it down, the last two issues of Haunt did just that; no walking dead or horrified people. The last issue of Vault however, did go out with a bang, showing a vampire attacking a guy. The third from last issue of TFTC, showing the guy getting guillotined, was that title's last shocking image. I think the three Ghoul-lunatics on the left side of each cover was part of EC's logo, and not dis-similar to the way Atlas would almost always have three left side panels promoting stories. In reading the letters to the editor in the copies of the original EC comics that I have, I don't recall anyone ever complaining about the trio's portraits interrupting the cover artwork of the three horror books. Maybe someone who has all of the books has seen different. My point here is that their portrayals didn't seem to bother the original reading audience; you guys are too picky... Yeah, but that cover story in HOF 27 is about a cannibal, and his comeuppance is about as gruesome as a comic book can get. Dang yes. I got a copy of that HOF 27. The horror in there!! Isn't that the issue that Bernie Wrightson used to hide under his mattress as a kid? Graham Ingels was a lunatic with a pen! I read that story in the book Horror Comics of the 1950's as a kid. I think I almost dropped the book when I got to that last panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB I wasn't, but now I am. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Picked this one up this week as well. Beautiful colours on that one Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB I was. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Cat's out of the bag now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 That guy is selling off his entire PCH collection over the coming weeks. He's going to be able to retire off the proceeds it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Some remarkable prices, it has to be said. That Marvel Tales 95 being just one example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Some remarkable prices, it has to be said. That Marvel Tales 95 being just one example... This was another stunner. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162161299491?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I paid under $500 for this on eBay at the end of last year. It's not quite a 7.0, but it's not super far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB I was. You and what army? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Some remarkable prices, it has to be said. That Marvel Tales 95 being just one example... This was another stunner. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162161299491?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I paid under $500 for this on eBay at the end of last year. It's not quite a 7.0, but it's not super far off. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Anyone watching this and the other books this guy is selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIRD-MYSTERIES-5-CGC-2-5-CLASSIC-MONKEY-BRAIN-COVER-WOLVERTON-ART-HOT-/162162231900?hash=item25c19f4a5c:g:wSgAAOSw-itXqAfB I was. You and what army? None. We are in full retreat after that first round of prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...