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The book delves into the evolution of horror comics from the 1940s to the early 1980s, highlighting significant series and trends. It examines early works like Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, alongside the controversial EC's Tales from the Crypt. The resurgence of monster-horror titles in the '60s is also explored, showcasing the revival of horror anthologies such as Dell Comics' Ghost Stories and Charlton's Ghostly Tales from the Haunted House, providing a comprehensive look at this unique genre's development.
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The Horror Comics, William Schoell
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Horror Comics
- Subtitle
- Fiends, Freaks and Fantastic Creatures, 1940s-1980s
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Schoell
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780786470273
- Category
- About Literature, Comic books
- Description
- The book delves into the evolution of horror comics from the 1940s to the early 1980s, highlighting significant series and trends. It examines early works like Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, alongside the controversial EC's Tales from the Crypt. The resurgence of monster-horror titles in the '60s is also explored, showcasing the revival of horror anthologies such as Dell Comics' Ghost Stories and Charlton's Ghostly Tales from the Haunted House, providing a comprehensive look at this unique genre's development.