{"product_id":"the-crypt-of-covers-the-complete-ec-covers-compendium","title":"THE CRYPT OF COVERS THE COMPLETE EC COVERS COMPENDIUM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most comprehensive compilation of EC Comics covers ever! This deluxe two-volume set represents the best and most complete presentation of EC Comics covers ever compiled. From the company’s earliest days of its earnest \u003cem\u003ePicture Stories\u003c\/em\u003e titles to its kiddie, Western, and romance titles of the 1940s, through the heyday of such titles as \u003cem\u003eTales From the Crypt\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVault of Horror\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWeird Science\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShock SuspenStories\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrime SuspenStories\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTwo-Fisted Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePiracy\u003c\/em\u003e, through its “New Direction” and “Picto-Fiction” period with titles such as \u003cem\u003eAces High\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eExtra!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eImpact\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTerror Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eConfessions Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e ― they’re all here!\n\nThese covers were drawn by the greatest array of artistic talent ever assembled at one comic book company. Their names are legendary: \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Craig\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReed Crandall\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJack Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAl Feldstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Frazetta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Ghastly\" Graham Ingels\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMort Kamen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBernard Krigstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHarvey Kurtzman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Orlando\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Severin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAl Williamson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWally Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. And most of these covers are colored by the equally legendary \u003cstrong\u003eMarie Severin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\nEach of the hundreds of full-color covers is lovingly scanned from pristine original comics and presented in a lush, oversized format to show off with spectacular precision every meticulous line, brushstroke, and nuance of chromatographic splendor. But it doesn’t end there. This unique collection also showcases alternate covers, original artwork, paperback covers ― even unpublished, “what if” covers by EC “grand old man” \u003cstrong\u003eAngelo Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e that have never seen print before.\n\n\u003cem\u003eThe Crypt of Covers: The Complete EC Covers Compendium\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a curated tour of the history of EC Comics through its cover art from start to finish, guided by EC expert \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Geissman\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each cover in this stunning collection is worthy of gallery or museum display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59643985920286,"sku":"CRYCH","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/CRYCH.jpg?v=1784524274","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/the-crypt-of-covers-the-complete-ec-covers-compendium","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}