EC (Indicia: "Educational Comics, Inc."). 1953. Good/VG- (3.0). Some cover creasing, bottom edge a bit ragged near spine, spine ends frayed, a few soil spots to spine, dampsoiling to back cover. Off-white pages, edges cream. Cover by Jack Davis. Contains: Two-Fisted Tales #31; Frontline Combat #9; Frontline Combat #8; Two-Fisted Tales #33.

Four classic EC mags repackaged for new life on the nation's newsstands. Al Feldstein on the EC annuals: "The annuals were made up of 'full copy' returns stored in warehouses. When we had enough of them, I'd do a cover and we'd bind in four issues with a new cover. The selection was random, so your copy of Tales of Terror #1 might be different from my copy of Tales of Terror #1." This particular configuration is comprised of primo leftovers: two Civil War issues (TFT 31 and FC 9), plus FC 8 with Alex Toth's beautifully-illustrated "Thunderjet!"

A limited edition of 100 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues are available. Over 200 pages, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcovers $40, dust-jacketed hardcover with limitation plate $200. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665

R. Crumb says, "I found [PBA's catalogue] so interesting that I am saving it for the texts that accompany the comics which were put up for auction. This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books. I especially enjoyed the reviews of the post-war horror comics. Great. Priceless."

Consignments welcome for PBA's Spring 2021 Comic Book sale. Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age and Silver Age comics, original art and ephemera sought. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665