If you read them all try this.
"A nice compilation of horror stories same a vault of terror. Never heard of these but they are great non the less."
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Fantagraphics is embarking on a project to reprint Marvel Comics' 1950s genre titles - war, crime, supernatural, funny animal, Western - under its new Atlas series with the first eight issues of the pre-Code horror series Adventures Into Terror.
Atlas holds a special place among aficionados of the genre, producing more horror titles and issues by far, than anyone in the industry. While the quality of E.C.'s six horror/sci-fi titles was unsurpassed with their elite cadre of talent, Atlas was the equivalent of the B-movies studio, churning out anywhere from 8 to 12 different
horror titles a month, giving a wider array of artists, including some of the best craftsmen of the era, a chance to show off their talents: in addition to those already mentioned, future volumes will include works by Bill Everett, John Romita, Bernie Krigstein, Jerry Robinson, Harry Anderson, and Matt Fox. Stories from Marvel's Atlas line have barely been reprinted. The Fantagraphics Atlas Comics Library is the first attempt to publish a carefully curated line of Atlas titles. Our first volume, Adventures Into Terror, includes a treasure trove of stories drawn by many of the most stylistically accomplished artists of the Golden Age including George Tuska, Carl Burgos, Mike Sekowsky, Joe Maneely, Basil Wolverton, and Joe Sinnott. Highlights include Russ Heath's two part story "The Brain" from issue #4 and "Return of the Brain" from issue #6; Basil Wolverton's classic "Where Monsters Dwell" from issue #7; Gene Colan's moody "House of Horror" in issue #3; and Don Rico's wild layouts are on display from #4's "The Torture Room." The stories are written firmly in the tradition of the pulpy, perverse, borderline deranged style that brought Fredric Wertham, the United States
Senate Sub-Committee, and public opinion down like a sledgehammer on comics in the early '50s.
212 pages
8.5" x 11.5"
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.
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A great collection of Horror comics
"This compilation of comics showcases the results of mixing horror with comedy in a visual treat for the eyes. I purchased my copy directly from the Vinegar Syndome website and haven’t regretted it. Fast shipping and the item affixed in excellent condition."
Well Bound.
"I haven't started it yet but it's beautifully bound and I am confident I will enjoy it."
Nice comic
"Great throwback to the oldskool comics"
Great compilation!
"EC Comics are fantastic and this is a very fun compilation. I hope they keep releasing more volumes."
Atlas Comics Library Vol 1
"Really nice hard bound book with a good collection of these vintage comics. Highly recommend!"
Terror comics
"Before marvel there was atlas. Great book"
Nice and pulpy
"Oh, the horror comics of yore!"
High quality book
"A really nice compilation package of horror comics from the 1950s. While not quite on par with the EC comics these are clearly aping, it’s still a lot of fun. The book itself is well-designed and put together."