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EC Library
Russ Cochran decided to reprint
all of EC's New Trend titles (1950-55), New-Direction Comic titles (1955-56),
Picto-Fiction magazine titles (1955-56), plus selected romance, crime &
western titles from the Pre-Trend era (1947-50).
Cochran's task was helped greatly by publisher Gaines (1922-92) who had retained
the original artwork as submitted by the artists.
Each release comprises between two and five illustrated hardcover volumes (according
to the number of issues published originally),
with all stories and editorial pages reproduced in B/W, shot from the
original art wherever possible, reproduced on high quality art stock paper.
The covers were reproduced in full colour on glossy paper.
Each book is smyth sewn and deluxe bound to last a lifetime
of reading.
Each Library was
completed by an illustrated slipcase.
Started in 1977 with The Complete Weird Science, the final volume (The Complete
EC Picto-Fiction) was published in 2006.
The Complete Mad is
the only Cochran Library that was published in full colour.
The edition size of all these boxes are relatively small, and they are now all
out of print,
apart from the recently released Complete EC Picto-Fiction.
J.L. ComicArt now offers 1 x all 16 titles (without Picto-Fiction), all
in fine to excellent condition
as described and pictured below, shown in chronological order of publication.
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The
Complete EC Library: Weird Science 4 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1977 at $110 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, William M. Gaines & others. This edition was the first of Russ Cochran's EC Library reprints and it is the only one that has been reprinted. Weird Science Volumes 1 - 4 reprint the Weird Science comic books, issues #1-22, with notes by the publisher, in black and white, with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Weird Science comics present a dystopian view of mankind and his attempt to visit and colonize space, interact with alien species or live with atomic weapons. Despite their pessimism, they are also imaginative and darkly humorous. From 1952 writer Ray Bradbury's stories were adapted and several are feature here. Weird Science shows some of the most beautiful visions of 1950s science fiction from artists Al Feldstein, Jack Kamen, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Wally Wood & others. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Tales From The Crypt 5 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1979 Edited & by A. Feldstein, written by A. Feldstein, William M. Gaines & others. Reprinting "Tales From the Crypt" entirely, issues #17-46, in black and white with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. The Crypt Keeper's first two appearances were in the closing issues of Crime Patrol (#15 & 16). Issue #17 needed a new title to usher in EC' New Trend. It got one with The Crypt Of Terror. After complaints, issue #20 was changed to Tales From The Crypt. After MAD, this is the name most commonly associated with Entertaining Comics (EC). After early covers by several EC artists, Jack Davis drew all covers from the thirteenth issue (#29) until the end. With adaptations of short stories by Ray Bradbury. With stories from Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood & others. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Weird Fantasy 4 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1980 at $110 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, William M. Gaines & others. Reprinting Al Feldstein's "Weird Fantasy" comic books issues #1 - 22 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Of all his publications, Publisher Gaines preferred the science fiction Comics. These Comics deal with mankind and his weekness as he attempts to visit and colonize space, interact with alien species or live with atomic weapons. Despite their pessimism, they are imaginative and darkly humorous. From 1952 several Ray Bradbury stories were adapted and are featured here. Other science fiction writers were also sampled. Weird Fantasy shows some of the most beautiful visions of 1950s science fiction ever illustrated. Artists : Al Feldstein, Jack Kamen, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Wally Wood & others. |
Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Shock Suspenstories 3 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1981 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, William M. Gaines & others. Reprinting "Shock Suspenstories" comic books issues #1 - 18 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Shock SuspenStories appeared in 1951 as a showcase title with examples of EC's crime, horror & science fiction stories. The second issue featured a provokating shock story, They dealt with race relations, rape, bigotry, hazing & all kind of taboo subjects. Shock SuspenStories shows graphic masterpieces, illustrated by Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall & several other top illustrators. There are stories by Ray Bradbury (issue #9), Berni Krigstein, Al Williamson's, one assisted by Frank Frazetta (Fired! #17). With beautiful covers of Johnny Craig. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Vault of Horror 5 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1982 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, Johny Craig & others. Reprinting "Vault of Horror" comic books issues #12 - 40 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Vault Of Horror continues the numbering of War Against Crime. Its numbering is therefore #12-40, a total of 29 issues. Johnny Craig drew every single cover and did several illustrated stories. From issue #35, Craig was editor. Berni Krigstein thrived & drew four classic stories for the later issues. Other artists were Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando & Reed Crandall. Al Williamson also drew one story (#37). There are adaptations based upon Ray Bradbury short stories. Vault's last issue appeared dated December / January 1954/55. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Weird Science Fantasy, Incredible Science Fiction 2 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1982 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, W.M. Gaines & others. Reprinting Al Feldstein's Weird Science-Fantasy #23-29, and Incredible Science-Fiction #30-33 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Gaines combined Weird Science & Weird Fantasy, to Weird Science Fantasy. The title had been for EC's two science fiction annuals. The numbering is #23-29, seven issues in total. A high quality mix of science fiction stories and art by Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Reed Crandall & Berni Krigstein. The last issue featured Frank Frazetta's previously unpublished Buck Rogers illustration for the cover. Incredible Science Fiction survived four issues, #30 - #33. Jack Davis supplied humorous covers. Inside were stories by Wood, Orlando, Krigstein and Williamson. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Crime Suspenstories 5 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1983 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, W.M. Gaines & others. Reprinting Crime SuspenStories #1-27 comic books issues #12 - 40 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. Russ Cochran's Complete Crime SuspenStories shows all 27 of these graphic masterpieces, illustrated by Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall & several other EC illustrators. Stories by Ray Bradbury, Johny Craig, Berni Krigstein, Al Williamson's. With beautiful covers of Johnny Craig. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Panic 2 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1984 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, W.M. Gaines & others. Reprinting "Panic" comic books issues #1 - 12 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. With the success of the Harvey Kurtzman edited MAD, EC decided to launch an imitation of their own. Panic managed a respectable run of twelve issues (1954-55). The same artistry found at MAD is available here, with Will Elder, Wally Wood, Jack Davis & John Severin. There is much enjoyment to be found under the editorship of Al Feldstein. He would take over MAD in 1956 & turn it into an American institution. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Haunt of Fear 5 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1985 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, W.M. Gaines & others. Reprinting "Haunt of Fear" comic books issues #1 - 28 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. The early covers were drawn by Johnny Craig or Feldstein, until Graham Ingels took over. The Old Witch had her origin told with "A Little Stranger" (#14). Haunt Of Fear #17 shows one of EC's finest stories, “Horror We? How's Bayou?” There are stories by Ray Bradbury, George Evens, Jack Davis, Ingels & Jack Kamen, featuring the art of Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Reed Crandall and Berni Krigstein. Due to a production fault many of Cochran's Complete Haunt Of Fear sets were supplied without slipcases. This offered copy has one. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: MAD 4 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1986 at $ 130 Edited & written by Harvey Kurtzman. Reprinting Harvey Kurtzman's "Mad" comic books issues #1 - 23 in full color with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. MAD was the brainchild of Harvey Kurtzman & allowed him a free reign for his humorous lampoons. After making fun of various Comic genres, MAD took on TV, movies, superhero characters, advertising & nearly everything that came into view. Will Elder added the finishing touch, with his wonderfully detailed panels. In a Special Art issue (#22), Elder draws the cover in the style of Pablo Picasso. Wally Wood, Jack Davis & John Severin added their own strips. Al Feldstein & Bill Gaines assembled issue # 5, which alluded to drug dealing & pornography, plus violent Kane Keen cover spoof. MAD remains a perfect blend of humorous story & art; the highlight of Harvey Kurtzman's long and illustrious career. Due to contractual obligations with the current MAD magazine, this is the only Cochran Library that was published in full colour. |
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Complete EC Library: Piracy, Aces High, Psychoanalysis, Extra 4 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1988 Edited & written by A. Feldstein and Johny Craig. Reprinting the complete run of each of these William Gaines' EC comic book titles in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. In early 1955, EC launched new titles, Piracy, Aces High, Extra & Psychoanalysis. They form the first part of Cochran's Complete New Direction (21 issues). Piracy, 7 issues in 1 volume, featuring art by Reed Crandall, Al Williamson, Wally Wood & Berni Krigstein. Aces High, 5 issues in 1 volume, gave highly realistic & beautifully drawn renditions of the World War I flying aces (1914-18) by George Evans, Krigstein, Wood & Jack Davis. Psychoanalysis, 4 issues in 1 volume, were forays into the medical arena. Illustrated throughout by Jack Kamen. Extra, 5 issues in 1 volume, was edited & illustrated by Johnny Craig, assisted by John Severin & Reed Crandall. These stories portrayed exploits of news reporters as they journeyed around the globe. Despite their high concept & striking art, none of EC's New-Direction titles survived more than five issues under a restrictive Code & prevalent anti-Comics mood of mid-1950s America. |
Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Valor, MD, Impact 3 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1988 Edited & written by A. Feldstein & others. Reprinting William Gaines' EC comic books, issues #1-5 of each title in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. 1955, EC launched new titles, Impact, M.D & Valor, the concluding part of Cochran's Complete New Direction (fifteen issues in total). Impact, 5 issues in 1 volume, continues the shock or mystery style stories with covers and stories by Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, Graham Ingels, Joe Orlando & George Evans. The first issue is famous for Krigstein's haunting and disturbing Master Race, wherein a holocaust survivor meets his former captor on a New York subway train. M.D, 5 issues in 1 volume, was the second foray into the medical genre, with stylish covers by Craig & interior stories by EC's regular artists. Valor, 5 issues in 1 volume, is another highlight of EC's New-Direction series. The covers were illustrated by Wally Wood & Al Williamson, with interiors by them, plus Graham Ingels, Krigstein, Reed Crandall & others. |
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Complete EC Library: War against Crime, Crime Patrol 4 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Russ Cochran, EC, 1993 Edited & written by A. Feldstein, W.M. Gaines & others. Reprinting "War against Crime" comic books issues #1 - 11 and "Crime Patrol" # 7-16 in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. War Against Crime, 11 issues in 2 volumes, and Crime Patrol, 10 issues in 2 volumes, featured stylish film-noir covers by Johnny Craig, plus interior stories by him, Feldstein, Howard Larsen, Henry G. Kiefer & several others. In 1949, EC experimented with horror style stories & early attempts can also be found within. The last two issues of each featured the first appearances of two of EC's Ghoulanatics, The Crypt Keeper in Crime Patrol, with The Vault Keeper in War Against Crime. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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Complete EC Library: Saddle Justice, Gunfighter 3 HC volumes in hardcover slipcase, 10" x 13" (ca. 25cm x 33cm), published by Gemstone, 1996 The Complete Saddle Justice, Gunfighter written and edited by S.C. Ringgenberg and Bill Mason. Reprints the western genre comic books Saddle Justice, no. 3 (Spring 1948) to no. 8 (Sept./Oct. 1949), and Gunfighter, no. 5 (Summer 1948) to no. 14 (Mar./Apr. 1950), in b / w with beautiful color reproductions of the original covers inside and on the hardcoverbooks / slipcase covers. This EC Library BOX SET contains the complete run of the Pre-Trend EC Comics titles: Saddle Justice, 6 issues in 1 volume, Gunfighter, 10 issues in 2 volumes and reprints favorite EC artists like Johnny Craig & Graham Ingles. Completely out of print and hard to find. Condition of Slipcase & Books :
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