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Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages

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Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages
Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The best known of the EC horror titles is probably Tales from the Crypt, but that was preceded by this title, which ran three issues before the name change. This, in fact, was the first of the vaunted "New Trend" titles to hit the stands, and arguably the most important pre-Code horror comic book of all. Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein ensured the success of the fledgling genre with their stunning art. This copy is as close to perfect as you're likely to find. CGC hasn't awarded a higher grade for this issue, and Bill Gaines considered this the very best copy of issue #17 that he preserved in his vault for so many years. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.