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List Of EC Comics Publications
Entertaining Comics, commonly known as EC Comics, was a major publisher of comic books in the 1940s and 1950s. The letters EC originally stood for Educational Comics. EC's ''Pre-Trend'' titles are those published by Max Gaines and his son William M. Gaines, who took over the family business after his father's death in 1947. In 1950, with the addition of writer and artist Al Feldstein, EC found success with their ''New Trend'' line, including their horror titles ''Tales From the Crypt'' ''The Haunt of Fear'' and ''The Vault of Horror''. A line of science fiction titles soon followed, ''Weird Science'' and ''Weird Fantasy'', illustrated by the best artists in the business, such as Wallace Wood, Reed Crandall, Johnny Craig, George Evans, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, Joe Orlando, Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta. In addition to original stories, the books also featured adaptations of Ray Bradbury's short stories. The ''New Direction'' group was a response to the Comics Code ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EC Comics
Entertaining Comics, more commonly known as EC Comics, was an American publisher of comic books, which specialized in horror fiction, crime fiction, satire, military fiction, dark fantasy, and science fiction from the 1940s through the mid-1950s, notably the ''Tales from the Crypt'' series. Initially, EC was owned by Maxwell Gaines and specialized in educational and child-oriented stories. After Max Gaines' death in a boating accident in 1947, his son William Gaines took over the company and began to print more mature stories, delving into genres of horror, war, fantasy, science-fiction, adventure, and others. Noted for their high quality and shock endings, these stories were also unique in their socially conscious, progressive themes (including racial equality, anti-war advocacy, nuclear disarmament, and environmentalism) that anticipated the Civil Rights Movement and dawn of 1960s counterculture. In 1954–55, censorship pressures prompted it to concentrate on the humor mag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weird Science (comics)
''Weird Science'' was an American science fiction comic book magazine that was part of the EC Comics line in the early 1950s. Over a four-year span, the comic ran for 22 issues, ending with the November–December, 1953 issue. '' Weird Fantasy'' was a sister title published during the same time frame. Publication history Published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, the bi-monthly ''Weird Science'' replaced ''Saddle Romances'' with the May/June 1950 issue. Although the title and format change took effect with issue 12, Gaines and Feldstein decided not to restart the numbering in order to save money on second class postage. The Post Office took note and, starting with issue #5, all the issues were numbered correctly. Because of this, ''Weird Science'' #12 could refer to either the May/June 1950 issue, or the actual 12th issue published in 1952. The same confusion exists for issues #13-15, #15 being the last issue published before EC reset the numbering. Artist/Writer Harr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychoanalysis (comics)
''Psychoanalysis'' was a comic book published by EC Comics in 1955, the fifth title in the company's '' New Direction'' line. The bi-monthly comic was published by William Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein. ''Psychoanalysis'' was approved by the Comics Code Authority, but newsstands were reluctant to display it. It lasted a total of four issues before being canceled along with EC's other ''New Direction'' comics. Characters and stories ''Psychoanalysis'' was unlike practically any other comic published, focusing on psychoanalysis and the day-to-day work of therapists. The comic featured three patients, Freddy Carter, Ellen Lyman and Mark Stone, who were undergoing psychoanalysis. The analyst was the central character. He was never named, simply listed as ''The Psychiatrist''. Ellen Lyman did not appear in the fourth and final issue, having been cured in the third issue. Reprints Between October 1999 and January 2000, publisher Russ Cochran (in association with Gemstone Publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aces High (comics)
''Aces High'' was a comic book series published by EC Comics in 1955 as the fourth title in its ''New Direction'' line. The bi-monthly comic was published by Bill Gaines. It lasted a total of five issues before being cancelled, along with EC's other New Direction comics. ''Aces High'' was dedicated to tales of air combat and front line service of Allied airmen during World War I and World War II. Many of the stories were in an anti-war vein. Contributors to ''Aces High'' include George Evans, Wally Wood, Jack Davis and Bernie Krigstein. ''Aces High'' was reprinted as part of publisher Russ Cochran's '' Complete EC Library'' in 1988. Between April and August 1999, Cochran (in association with Gemstone Publishing Gemstone Publishing is an American company that publishes comic book price guides. The company was formed by Diamond Comic Distributors President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Geppi in 1994 when he bought Overstreet. Gemstone published licen ...) reprinted all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extra! (comics)
''Extra!'' was a short-lived American comic book magazine published by EC Comics in 1955 as the third title in its ''New Direction'' line. The bi-monthly comic was published by Bill Gaines and edited by Johnny Craig. It lasted a total of five issues before being cancelled, along with EC's other New Direction comics. ''Extra!'' was dedicated to stories about the adventures of various journalists, who alternated as protagonists: Keith Michaels, Steve Rampart and Geri Hamilton. The rotational use was similar to the Ghoulunatics in EC's three horror comics.https://www.ijpc.org/uploads/files/Tom%20Brislin%20--%20Extra!%20The%20Comic%20Book.pdf The contributors to this title include Craig, John Severin, and Reed Crandall. Craig was responsible for the art on the Keith Michaels stories. Severin handled the Steve Rampart stories while Crandall covered the Geri Hamilton ones. Craig was responsible for the art for all five covers. ''Extra!'' was reprinted as part of publisher Russ Coch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valor (EC Comics)
''Valor'' was a comic book published by EC Comics in 1955 as the second title in its New Direction line. The bi-monthly comic was published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein. It lasted a total of five issues before being cancelled, along with EC's other New Direction comics. ''Valor'' was dedicated to tales of action and adventure in various period settings, including Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic era. It was similar in vein to the historical stories that previously appeared in EC's ''Two-Fisted Tales'' and ''Frontline Combat'' from 1950 through 1954. Artists included Reed Crandall, George Evans, Gardner Fox, Graham Ingels, Bernard Krigstein, Joe Orlando, Angelo Torres, Al Williamson and Wally Wood. ''Valor'' was reprinted as part of publisher Russ Cochran's '' Complete EC Library'' in 1988. Between October 1998 and February 1999, Cochran (in association with Gemstone Publishing Gemstone Publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impact (EC Comics)
''Impact'' was a short-lived comic book series published by EC Comics in 1955 as the first title in its New Direction line. Overview The bi-monthly comic, published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, began with an issue cover-dated March–April, 1955. It ran for five issues, ending with the November–December, 1955 issue. The sub-title "Tales Designed to Carry an" ran above the title ''Impact''. The book was dedicated to stories with shock endings, and was seen as a toned down, Comics Code era version of EC's earlier ''Shock SuspenStories.'' Front covers were by Jack Davis, and the stories were illustrated by Davis, George Evans, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall and Bernard Krigstein. There are two versions of the cover to ''Impact'' #1. One logo is yellow and the other is white. The first issue featured the short story "Master Race," co-plotted by Gaines & Feldstein and illustrated by Krigstein. "Master Race" is one of the first comic boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piracy (comics)
''Piracy'' is an EC Comics title published in the mid 1950s. The bi-monthly comic book, published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, began with an issue cover-dated October–November 1954. It ran for seven issues, ending with the October–November 1955 issue. Front covers were by Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Bernard Krigstein and George Evans. The stories of adventure on the high seas were illustrated by Wood, Crandall, Krigstein, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Graham Ingels and Angelo Torres. ''Piracy'' was reprinted (in black and white) as part of publisher Russ Cochran's '' The Complete EC Library''. Between March and September 1998, Cochran (in association with Gemstone Publishing) reprinted all seven individual issues. This complete run was later rebound, with covers included, in a pair of softcover '' EC Annuals''. Issue guide See also *List of Entertaining Comics publications Entertaining Comics, commonly known as EC Comics, was a major publisher of comic bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weird Science-Fantasy
''Weird Science-Fantasy'' was an American science fiction-fantasy anthology comic, that was part of the EC Comics line in the early 1950s. Over a 14-month span, the comic ran for seven issues, starting in March 1954 with issue #23 and ending with issue #29 in May/June 1955. Origin The comic, published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, was a merger of two previous bi-monthly titles, '' Weird Science'' and ''Weird Fantasy'', which ran from 1950 to 1953, both ending at issue #22. Because of the losses suffered from those two comics, Gaines and Feldstein combined the two into a single comic, published quarterly and priced at 15 cents. The price would be lowered back down to 10 cents after the first two issues. The comic reverted to a bi-monthly schedule with issue #27 in January/February 1955. In the summer of 1955, there was yet another title change as ''Weird Science-Fantasy'' became '' Incredible Science Fiction'' for the final four issues. Artists and writers Cover il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panic (comic)
''Panic'' was a bi-monthly humor comic that was published by Bill Gaines' EC Comics line during the mid-1950s as a companion to Harvey Kurtzman's '' Mad'', which was being heavily imitated by other comic publishers. ''Panic'' was edited by Al Feldstein (who became the editor of '' Mad'' a few years later). Beginning with its first issue (February–March 1954), ''Panic'' had a 12-issue run over two years. Feldstein was the primary cover artist, with stories illustrated by Jack Davis, Will Elder, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Basil Wolverton and Wally Wood. Some story ideas were by Nick Meglin, later the co-editor of ''Mad''. Scripts were by Feldstein, Elder and Jack Mendelsohn, later a co-screenwriter of '' Yellow Submarine'' (1968) and an Emmy-nominated TV comedy writer. EC dubbed ''Panic'' the "only authorized imitation" of ''Mad'', but ''Mads creator didn't enjoy the joke. Almost thirty years later, Harvey Kurtzman told an interviewer, "''Panic'' was another sore point. Gaines, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Dimensional E
3 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 3, three, or III may also refer to: * AD 3, the third year of the AD era * 3 BC, the third year before the AD era * March, the third month Books * '' Three of Them'' (Russian: ', literally, "three"), a 1901 novel by Maksim Gorky * ''Three'', a 1946 novel by William Sansom * ''Three'', a 1970 novel by Sylvia Ashton-Warner * ''Three'' (novel), a 2003 suspense novel by Ted Dekker * ''Three'' (comics), a graphic novel by Kieron Gillen. * ''3'', a 2004 novel by Julie Hilden * ''Three'', a collection of three plays by Lillian Hellman * ''Three By Flannery O'Connor'', collection Flannery O'Connor bibliography Brands * 3 (telecommunications), a global telecommunications brand ** 3Arena, indoor amphitheatre in Ireland operating with the "3" brand ** 3 Hong Kong, telecommunications company operating in Hong Kong ** Three Australia, Australian telecommunications company ** Three Ireland, Irish telecommunications company ** Three UK, British te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock SuspenStories
''Shock SuspenStories'' was part of the EC Comics line in the early 1950s. The bi-monthly comic, published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, began with issue 1 in February/March 1952. Over a four-year span, it ran for 18 issues, ending with the December/January 1955 issue. Artists and writers Front covers were by Feldstein, Wally Wood, Johnny Craig, George Evans (comics), George Evans and Jack Kamen. Kamen was the comic's most prolific artist, usually doing the lead eight-page story in each issue. Other stories were illustrated by Craig, Evans, Wood, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis (cartoonist), Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Bernard Krigstein and Frank Frazetta. Writing was handled by Gaines and Feldstein exclusively through the first 12 issues with the exception of a single story written by Craig. Over the last 6 issues other writers who contributed included Carl Wessler, Otto Binder, and Jack Oleck. Issue 13 featured "Squeeze Play", the only solo st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
