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Crypt of Terror (1950) 17 CGC 5.5

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    Published May 1950 by EC.

    Crypt of Terror (1950) 17 CGC 5.5

    1st horror comic (tied with Vault of Horror 12)

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4728556016

    Starts Jul 4

    Cover art by Johnny Craig, his first EC Horror work. First of the "New Trend" issues to hit the stands, this is the first issue of Crypt of Terror with numbering continuing from Crime Patrol (1948-1950 EC). Death Must Come, script and art by Al Feldstein; A transferred gland preserves youth. The Man Who Was Death, script by Gardner Fox, art by Bill Fraccio; A state executioner takes the law into his own hands. The Corpse Nobody Knew, script by Al Feldstein, art by George Roussos; A couple find a body in their hotel room and play detective. Curse of the Full Moon!, script and art by Johnny Craig; Ralf thinks he's become a werewolf after being scratched by a Wolfsbane plant. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 5.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)