Twenty-seven horror stories by master comics artist Jack Kamen from the pages of Tales From the Crypt, Vault of Horror, and Haunt of Fear -- including all 13 of his classic "Grim Fairy Tales." Bonus: seven crime and horror stories by other EC artists.
The book features the complete collection of "Confessions," a groundbreaking 'Picto-Fiction' magazine that combines illustrated prose with tales of scandal and forbidden romance. Renowned artists such as Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, and Reed Crandell contribute their talents to bring these provocative stories to life, making it a unique blend of literature and visual art.
These illustrated tales are crafted to provoke and astonish, featuring gripping narratives that challenge conventional storytelling. Each story is accompanied by striking visuals that enhance the chilling themes and unexpected twists, making for an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience. Perfect for those seeking a blend of art and unsettling narratives, these tales push the boundaries of imagination and provoke deep reflection.
This volume of the New York Times’ bestselling series of superbly restored, classic crime and horror EC Comics re-presents the work of Jack Kamen, Al Feldstein, and Ray Bradbury. Grand Master crime novelist Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) introduces these tales, which include the infamous “The Orphan” one of the stories that got EC Comics into hot water during the U.S. Senate’s investigation into comic books. “The October Game” is adapted from the chilling classic short story by Ray Bradbury. A gruesome look at a malevolent Halloween party game perpetrated by a man who believes the child of his unfaithful wife is not his. In “Frozen Assets!,” a woman and her lover seal her still-living husband in a chest freezer. “Standing Room Only” ― a brother murders his twin sister and her husband, and disguises himself as her so he can inherit their estate. But then the estate lawyer makes a play for the “widow” ... “Three for the Money” ― A woman finds her husband dead ― with a knife in his back and a bullet in his head. The police arrest two suspects ― but to get a conviction, they must determine who acted first. Who actually committed the murder, and who stabbed or shot a man who was already dead?