The Undead Thread: Pre-Code Horror 21 21

[precodekeith]

Mystery Tales 4. Highest graded copy. "D" copy pedigree.

 

Scott

 

 

Sweet book!

[Wrightson fan]

Thanks guys.....the book presents extremely well. The man's eyes almost look like tiny skulls.......it is a very cool image.

 

Scott

[precodekeith]

From Frankenstein to Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde , WT was adept at using classic horror themes.

[Jayman]

And there they are using another co.s title...Unseen!

[precodekeith]

And there they are using another co.s title...Unseen!

 

Yeah, I love all the "title swipery" that went on back then in this genre.

[Wrightson fan]

Cool books Keith. Witches Tales are some of my favorites.

 

"D" copy pedigree on this one.

Highest graded copy with a cool Everett cover.

 

Scott

 

 

[Wrightson fan]

Suspense 19. Russ Heath cover with blinding colors. The expression on the gravedigger's face is priceless.

 

This is the Northford pedigree copy.

 

Scott

 

[comic_lot]

Great cover Scott! I tend to overlook a lot of the Atlas horror titles, but this one's a beauty.

[Wrightson fan]

Thanks Bob. It is a cool little book. Hope I can add one of your cool little books to my collection one of thses days.

 

Scott

[Wrightson fan]

Chilling Tales #13 which is actually the first issue. Classic Matt Fox cover and Fox interior art. Vey nice gloss on this copy and is cut much better than most copies you will ever see.

 

This is the River City pedigree copy, which is usually distinguished by the arrival marking dates. Really glad to have picked this one up.

 

Scott

 

[Wrightson fan]

One of my new favorites and what I would consider a grail aquisition.

 

Thing! 14. All Ditko. Cover and four awesomely gruseome stories.

 

OPG notes that this book contains excessive violence and torture. You think?

 

First story involves a horror spin on the fairy tale Rumplestiltskin. In this story he is a demon who wants to be the leader/lord of all the underworld demons. He will prove his mettle by tattoing the marks of the damned on the stretched skin of an infant. I told you this book was sick.

 

Second story involves a vicious wife beater/drunk who is married to a powerful sorcerous who does not believe in her power. He believes it once she brands him between the eyes and has three feet long rats gnaw off his arms and legs while he is awake. Bloody stumps everywhere people.

 

Third story involves a man unjustly accused of murder and is dealt with through mob mentality. He is thrown into a mine and left to rot once the support beams are pulled away by the mob. Fast forward many years and the area is now a nuclear testing ground. Once the bomb is dropped our "hero" is released and then goes out to find the ones who did him wrong. However, anyone or anything that comes near him dies a horrible death due to radiation poisoning. A really, really good story and one of my favorite Ditko horror stories.

 

Fourth story involves a killer demon and a screwed up inheritance that not everyone wants to receive on their 35th birthday.

 

This book is a beast. Case closed.

 

Scott

 

 

[precodekeith]

Chilling Tales #13 which is actually the first issue. Classic Matt Fox cover and Fox interior art. Vey nice gloss on this copy and is cut much better than most copies you will ever see.

 

This is the River City pedigree copy, which is usually distinguished by the arrival marking dates. Really glad to have picked this one up.

 

Scott

 

 

Ya know, for some reason whenever I see Matt Fox these days, it reminds me of Shiverbones' art. (That's a compliment, Mr. Kirscht.)

[Bonds25]

Awesome books Scott!!!

[Wrightson fan]

Thanks buddy......I appreciate the props coming from a guy who owns some pretty sweet books too. (thumbs u

 

Scott

[precodekeith]

Here's a good one...

[precodekeith]

Burn, witch, burn!

[Wrightson fan]

Nice WT's Keith....I need to get a copy of 16 myself.

 

Just picked this one up from Pat Calhoun. Nice copy of Mystic 7 with a great Maneely cover.

 

Scott

 

[precodekeith]

That book has a lot going for it. Pat Calhoun is a cool, respected figure amongst horror collectors, great art, & my presonal fave - "title swipery." (i.e. Out of the Night.) (thumbs u

[zzutak]

A little Christmas treat -- my way of saying thanks to all the wonderful folks who I've met through the forums this year. I sincerely appreciate the incredible response to my various SA Marvel sale threads and the very kind comments all the precode regulars have offered to my various postings here. Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a great 2008. And now (drum roll please), I bring you Venus 16-19 -- from the remarkable River City Collection.

 

 

 

 

[Jayman]

Same to you and wonderful books too!