*Horror 1940-1959: Confident of the success of their horror showcase, Avon Publishing followed up their 1951 debut issue with this pair of chiller classics, showcasing the works of, among others, Henry Kiefer, Joe Orlando, Manny Stallman, Louis Ravielli, the legendary Joe Kubert and most of all the superlative Wally Wood, who even at this early stage in his career was turning out stunning work, not only on the covers of both these issues, but also with interior illustrations! Among the shockers presented: ‘Honeymoon of Horror’ (aren’t they all?), ‘The Stranger In Studio X’, ‘The Case of the Painted Beasts!’, and ‘The Mirror of Isis!’. These are low to mid-grade copies. Issue #2 is FA, with the covers detached from the body of the book and virtually separated from each other; issue #3, FA/GD is structurally sound but with mild ‘rippling’ and very faint cover image erosion from historical moisture exposure. Despite these flaws, the striking quality of the work remains undiminished.
PICTURED: EERIE
#2 FA £150 SOLD
#3 FA/GD £150