Craig, Johnny - Vault of Horror, issue 37, page 1 (Jun/Jul 1954)
Artist: Johnny Craig (All)
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DescriptionEntertaining Comics.Johnny Craig. The Vault of Horror. The Vault-Keeper. And, to top it all off, the first appearance of Drusilla, the Vault-Keeper’s uber-creepy and completely silent co-host for the final four issues of the series. Needless to say, I’m pretty happy. The Vault of Horror was published by EC Comics from April/May 1950 until December/January 1955. The series was hosted by The Vault-Keeper (one of three hosts for EC's horror comics line collectively known as the GhouLunatics – which included the Crypt-Keeper and the Old Witch) who acted as narrator while also adding some levity to the dark stories via puns and humor. Although the Vault-Keeper was originally designed by Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig is the artist most associated with the character, having drawn almost all of his lead stories in The Vault of Horror. And Drusilla – what do you say about her? Always there by the side of the Vault-Keeper in the introduction to an issue, it’s unclear why as she says…nothing. She was always silent, always staring. Is she a witch? Is she a vampire? Is she just an ordinary human who happens to be mute and likes hanging out with ghouls? No one knows. EC Comics went under after Vault of Horror #40, so there’s no telling what was in store for her character. Clearly, when designing her, Craig must have drawn inspiration from Vampira, the pale, raven-haired and very popular hostess of The Vampira Show that ran from April 1954 to April 1955. She and the show were at the height of their popularity around the time of Drusilla’s creation. Social/Sharing |
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Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/25/2015
Perfectly deadpan. Craig is an underrated master, and a unique stylist. Big congrats!!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/25/2015
Wall-worthy splash! Well, aren't they all, but this one really is exceptional. Congrats!
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/26/2015
I'll say she is! Johnny Craig never fails to impress, the guy was a master.
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/26/2015
Great campy fun! Craig was one of the best on the EC titles.
Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/26/2015
Oh, WOW! On my short, bittersweet list of impossible grails is a Johnny Craig Vault Keeper splash, but that's never going to happen. This one is the best! Congratulations! :-D
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/26/2015
"That's gold, Jerry! Gold" Couldn't ask for a better example.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/26/2015
Spectacular! I love the contrast between the Crypt Keeper and his silent, perfect friend....
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/26/2015
It is unclear why she says nothing during the stories? Hmm. Perhaps they were... silence fiction stories. Ahem. Sorry. (Great splash.)
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 10/26/2015
What a Halloween Treat!! EC was the best and this is a really dark splash that cheers my soul.Sincere congratulations* * * *
steve roden
Member Since 2011
Posted on 10/26/2015
oh my... this is one freaking amazing EC splash... OUCH!!!!!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/26/2015
Lovely Drusilla! There just aren't enough of these to go around. Congrats on picking this beauty up!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/26/2015
One of the finest Craig EC splashes around. Congrats!!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/26/2015
Drusilla and the Vault Keeper by Johnny Craig. Really great splash. Congrats as always!!!!
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/12/2015
Craig EC Horror at its best. Really neat that this splash sports a single illustration that, whilst fronting an 8-page story, has a standalone quality to it.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/15/2015
Now, this is a splash! Another great pick-up, Chris!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/29/2022
Great splash - love the skull hidden in the lower left!
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