American Comics Update: Post Code Horror Fest: Harvey’s Alarming Tales 1957, with Jack Kirby
*Horror 1940-1959: From 1957, Harvey produced Alarming Tales, a post code anthology title that lasted for 6 issues, with stories of mystery and the supernatural, and with an emphasis, in the earlier issues, on the pencils of Jack Kirby. Three such this update, two of which are in extraordinary condition.
PICTURED: ALARMING TALES ALL SOLD
#1 FN/VF £165 Cover by Simon & Kirby. All stories with pencils by Kirby, most scripts and inks also by Kirby. Includes the story ‘The Fourth Dimension is a many splattered thing!’ with very experimental Kirby art. A beautiful copy with unmarked glossy cover, tight and flat with excellent staples, white pages. Just a tiny chip off top right corner (affecting CCA box only).
#2 VG £60 Cover by Simon. Most stories, pencils and inks by Kirby, with occasional Simon. Some edge and handling wear, but not bad. Slightly ragged top edge. Nice staples, white pages. Small arrival date in biro on cover.
#4 FN/VF £70 Cover by Simon. One story by Kirby, also includes Simon, Wildey & Powell. Lovely copy with just minimal edge and handling wear. Nice colours and gloss. Tight and flat with excellent staples and white pages.



