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Tales From the Crypt #38 cover without (and with) EC self-censorship

Artist: Jack Davis (All)

19 Comments  -   4,141 Views  -   7 Likes


Tales From the Crypt #38 cover without (and with) EC self-censorship Comic Art
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Artwork Details

Title: Tales From the Crypt #38 cover without (and with) EC self-censorship
Artist: Jack Davis (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4,141
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Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 1/16/2017
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I love this piece of EC history, just purchased from Russ Cochran ...

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Terry Doyle 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/16/2017

Wow! Great to see a scan of this cover as it was originally illustrated, prior to a bit of self-censorship on EC's behalf. Thanks for posting both versions, Jim!

James Halperin 
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/16/2017

Terry Doyle wrote:

Wow! Great to see a scan of this cover as it was originally illustrated, prior to a bit of self-censorship on EC's behalf. Thanks for posting both versions, Jim!

Photos by Russ Cochran; I haven't actually seen the cover in person yet. Can hardly wait!

Tony Marine 
Member Since 2016

Posted on 1/16/2017

Wow!! What a great cover!! Love seeing both versions!

Ron S 
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/16/2017

Totally agree. Great cover, but seeing both versions is special. Thanks!!!

Chris K. 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 1/16/2017

Yowl - that original cover is something else! Thanks for sharing.

steve  staszower 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/16/2017

"EC History" is right!!!! Thanks for sharing!

steve  staszower 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/16/2017

"EC History" is right!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Bill C 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/16/2017

Fantastic piece of history, thanks for posting!

Aaron N.  
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/17/2017

Holy Smoke! You are truly a titan of collecting!

Will Tervay 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/17/2017

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Dan Ripoll 
Member Since 2003

Posted on 1/17/2017

Thanks for sharing this awesome cover-Davis outdid himself on this one!

Peter S 
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/17/2017

Fantastic!

Tom Coker 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/17/2017

Jim, congrats on this excellent addition to your bullpen of outstanding EC covers. Fits right in!

Jeff Singh 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/17/2017

Wow! To even think of getting away with a cover like that took some gaul. Great to see what lies beneath.

Marc Pecorella 
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/19/2017

Amazing...and it goes with your amazing collection!

Xavier  . 
Member Since 2010

Posted on 1/19/2017

Killer cover!

John Livesay 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 3/23/2017

Amazing!

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/9/2018

SO HORRIFYING IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!

Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/23/2020

I can see why it was censored. Grisly but beautifully done.

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