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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Legendary publisher Bill Gaines is perhaps best remembered as the founder of MAD Magazine, but in the opinion of many dedicated comic book fans, his greatest achievement was E.C. Comics, a line of adventure, horror, and science-fiction comics whose influence on American graphic novels is undeniable, even today. Foul Play! is the perfect book for anyone wanting to understand the special place E.C. holds in the comic fan's heart -- or who just wants to read some real good comics! Foul Play! celebrates the fan-favorite creators of E.C. Comics, profiling their artists -- a veritable who's who of mid-20th century popular illustration -- and describing how they came to work with Bill Gaines and how their careers evolved after E.C. Among the comics art legends profiled are Al Feldstein; Harvey Kurtzman; Johnny Craig; Jack Davis; Graham Ingels; Jack Kamen; Wallace Wood; Joe Orlando; Will Elder; John Severin; George Evans; Al Williamson; Reed Crandall; Bernie Krigstein; and more! Plus, the book includes a special bonus: a lost E.C. Comics story "Wanted for Murder!" originally intended to be published in 1956 but forgotten and unseen until now. When originally published, E.C. Comics titles like Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror, and Weird Science became best-selling titles, embraced by readers for their macabre wit and stunning illustration. Eventually, E.C. Comics ran afoul of a full Senate Subcommittee investigating (but never proving!) the link between comic books and juvenile delinquency, but not before winning a legion of fans that still treasure E.C.'s output. Foul Play! demonstrates -- in glorious, gory detail -- exactly why these are among the most beloved comics stories ever published.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Legendary publisher Bill Gaines is perhaps best remembered as the founder of MAD Magazine, but in the opinion of many dedicated comic book fans, his greatest achievement was E.C. Comics, a line of adventure, horror, and science-fiction comics whose influence on American graphic novels is undeniable, even today. Foul Play! is the perfect book for anyone wanting to understand the special place E.C. holds in the comic fan's heart -- or who just wants to read some real good comics! Foul Play! celebrates the fan-favorite creators of E.C. Comics, profiling their artists -- a veritable who's who of mid-20th century popular illustration -- and describing how they came to work with Bill Gaines and how their careers evolved after E.C. Among the comics art legends profiled are Al Feldstein; Harvey Kurtzman; Johnny Craig; Jack Davis; Graham Ingels; Jack Kamen; Wallace Wood; Joe Orlando; Will Elder; John Severin; George Evans; Al Williamson; Reed Crandall; Bernie Krigstein; and more! Plus, the book includes a special bonus: a lost E.C. Comics story "Wanted for Murder!" originally intended to be published in 1956 but forgotten and unseen until now. When originally published, E.C. Comics titles like Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror, and Weird Science became best-selling titles, embraced by readers for their macabre wit and stunning illustration. Eventually, E.C. Comics ran afoul of a full Senate Subcommittee investigating (but never proving!) the link between comic books and juvenile delinquency, but not before winning a legion of fans that still treasure E.C.'s output. Foul Play! demonstrates -- in glorious, gory detail -- exactly why these are among the most beloved comics stories ever published.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Item may have minor cosmetic defects (such as marks, wears, cuts, bends, or crushes) on the cover, spine, pages, or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges. Item may be missing bundled media. Satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. The cover and pages show normal wear. Book edges have stains. The book has a creased cover. Books spine shows some sort of damage.

Condition: New. Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack; Davis, Jack (illustrator).

Condition: New. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. / Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack; Davis, Jack (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Condition: New. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Fine. Paperback. Excellent, unread, like-new condition. Interior is pristine. No writing or markings of any kind. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Condition: New. pp. 216. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. No Jacket. Crandall, Reed; Severin, John; Badilla, Carlos (illustrator). New Graphic Novel.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 216. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: New.

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. yu. Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, Frank Frazetta, Bernie Krigstein, John Severin, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, Johnny Craig, Dean Kamen et al (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited EC Comics, a new venture founded by his legendary father M. C. Gaines, who was responsible for midwifing the birth of the comic book as we know it during his tenure at All-American Comics, bringing the likes of Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to the world. Over the next eight years, Bill Gaines and a "who's who" of the era including Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood would reinvent the very notion of the comic book with titles like Tales from the Crypt, Crime SuspenStories, Weird Science, and MAD. EC delighted in publishing gory, morbid horror and crime comics that had snap, ironic endings-but they also pioneered the first true-to-life war comics, the first "real" science-fiction stories, and a series of tales about such then-taboo subjects as racism, bigotry, vigilantism, drug addiction, police corruption, and anti-Semitism. Too good to last, they were eventually caught up by various 1950s guardians of morality, who were convinced that EC's often over-the-top content was causing juvenile delinquency. A year or so after a full inquiry investigating horror and crime comics, the incredible EC Comics were no more.After publishing the full, fascinating story behind this fabled company in XXL size in 2020, TASCHEN now presents in full the story of what is considered to be EC's prime period, the New Trend, plus the complete covers of that era-including those of Tales from the Crypt and The Haunt of Fear, Weird Science and Weird Fantasy, Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat, Panic and MAD. Many of the cover images are reproduced from Gaines File Copies, which are widely regarded as the best surviving copies of the EC Comics.Also included are interior pages and panels, photos, vintage original artwork, and some of the most celebrated stories ever to be printed in four colors for a dime. In short, this is a must-have for any comics enthusiast or pop culture historian. In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited his father's publishing company, EC Comics. Over the next eight years, he and his team reinvented the comic book with legendary titles like Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and MAD. Featuring all covers from the New Trend era, interior pages, and original artwork, this is a must-have for any comics enthusiast. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. pp. 216. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor. Feldstein, Al; Kurtzman, Harvey; Craig, Johnny; Fraccio, Bill; Roussos, George; Wood, Wally; Ingels, Graham; Kamen, Jack (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: New. In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited EC Comics, a new venture founded by his legendary father M. C. Gaines, who was responsible for midwifing the birth of the comic book as we know it during his tenure at All-American Comics, bringing the likes of Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to the world. Over the next eight years, Bill Gaines and a "who's who" of the era including Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood would reinvent the very notion of the comic book with titles like Tales from the Crypt, Crime SuspenStories, Weird Science, and MAD. EC delighted in publishing gory, morbid horror and crime comics that had snap, ironic endings-but they also pioneered the first true-to-life war comics, the first "real" science-fiction stories, and a series of tales about such then-taboo subjects as racism, bigotry, vigilantism, drug addiction, police corruption, and anti-Semitism. Too good to last, they were eventually caught up by various 1950s guardians of morality, who were convinced that EC's often over-the-top content was causing juvenile delinquency. A year or so after a full inquiry investigating horror and crime comics, the incredible EC Comics were no more. After publishing the full, fascinating story behind this fabled company in XXL size in 2020, TASCHEN now presents in full the story of what is considered to be EC's prime period, the New Trend, plus the complete covers of that era-including those of Tales from the Crypt and The Haunt of Fear, Weird Science and Weird Fantasy, Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat, Panic and MAD. Many of the cover images are reproduced from Gaines File Copies, which are widely regarded as the best surviving copies of the EC Comics. Also included are interior pages and panels, photos, vintage original artwork, and some of the most celebrated stories ever to be printed in four colors for a dime. In short, this is a must-have for any comics enthusiast or pop culture historian.…