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Craig--Vault of Horror #21 Cover (EC 1953)

Location: Craig, Johnny
Artist: Johnny Craig (All)

Location: Craig, Johnny
Title: Craig--Vault of Horror #21 Cover (EC 1953)*
Artist: Johnny Craig (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1089
Likes on CAF: 12
Comments: 23
Added to Site: 8/13/2018

I love EC covers, especially the ones that have a diabolical twist to them. Here, a maniacal zookeeper gloats that his "pets" have taken care of the body he fed them and wonders who their next victim will be. He doesn't see the zombie corpse of his latest victim trudging menacingly from the alligator pit towards his shed. Turnabout is fair play, as they say. This horrifying 1951 cover is huge--13.5" by 19.5"--and is demonically drawn by Johnny Craig. It's my first EC cover but certainly not my last.

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Damon Wright Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/13/2018

That’s one “pet” he won’t be taking for a walk! Eeeh he he heheheheheh! Very cool cover!

Gene Park Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/13/2018

I love it!

John Livesay Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/13/2018

just great!!

Peter P Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/13/2018

Love this cover!

DC's Showcase Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/13/2018

Awesome cover. Vault Keeper, Crypt Keeper, Zoo Keeper ...

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 8/13/2018

Creepy cool classic!

Stephen F Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/13/2018

A really wonderful example by Craig. Nice pickup!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/13/2018

Nice!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/14/2018

This cover tells a story all by itself, nice acquisition!

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 8/14/2018

Always liked this one. Thanks for sharing!

Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/14/2018

A real beauty, Bill!

Martin Arlt Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/17/2018

Johnny Craig is my favorite of the EC horror artists, and this is a beauty!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/23/2018

A classic EC "zombie" cover!

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/2/2018

Johnny Craig was an under-appreciated master of the medium, and this cover is a great example of what makes him so good!

Steven biali001 Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/12/2018

Great cover!

steve staszower Member Since 2005

Posted On 12/18/2018

Wonderful! This is so EC - the "just deserts" concept!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011

Posted On 1/2/2019

Ooh, this is so wonderfully creepy, and as you say, a perfect example of "turnabout is fair play." Congrats!! I would love to own an EC horror cover like this someday.

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017

Posted On 8/25/2021

Love Craig's story-in-a-cover prowess... just got my first to join the club!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/28/2021

Those are lousy alligators.She still has limbs.

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 1/31/2022

Never send an alligator to do a pigs job!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018

Posted On 7/1/2022

I love Craigs EC work... just fantastic!

Julien . Member Since 2017

Posted On 10/2/2022

Love me some Johnny Craig

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 2/22/2026

Craig was EC unstoppable!

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Craig--Vault of Horror #21 Cover (EC 1953)

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