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Nostalgia Vault: Pop Culture & Vintage Toys and Comics
Lot 382:
Description
Professionally graded copy of Haunt of Fear issue #26, published by E.C. Comics with a cover date of July-August 1954. The comic is a notable pre-Code horror title featuring the Old Witch, the Vault-Keeper, and the Crypt-Keeper. This specific issue is recognized for containing the anti-censorship editorial titled Are you a red dupe? which addressed the political pressures facing the comic industry at the time. The cover art is by Graham Ingels and bears the artist signature GHAL in the lower right. Interior stories are written by Otto Binder with illustrations by Graham Ingels, Reed Crandall, Jack Davis, and Jack Kamen. The item is encapsulated in a CGC Universal Grade holder with certification number 4699945004.
Condition report:
The comic is graded 4.5 (Very Good+) by CGC. It exhibits moderate wear consistent with the assigned grade, including visible spine stress lines and minor blunting at the corners. The front cover retains relatively vibrant colors for its age. The rear cover shows some age-related discoloration. The interior pages are officially designated by CGC as Cream to Off-White. The CGC protective slab is clear and remains intact.
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