GARY ARLINGTON EC'S, IN THE CLOSET SINCE 1971 3 3

[Bunky Brian]

GREETINGS ALL,

We have been lucky enough to acquire some second owner Gary Arlington EC's. prior to San Diego, we like to offer up the books here on the boards, for those who will not make the spectacle that is SDCC.

First a little background on who Gary was;

"Gary Edson Arlington was an American retailer, artist, editor, and publisher, who became a key figure in the underground comix movement of the 1960s and 1970s. As owner of America's first comic book store, the San Francisco Comic Book Company, located in San Francisco's Mission District, Arlington's establishment became a focal point for the Bay Area's underground artists. He published comics under the name San Francisco Comic Book Company, as well as publishing and distributing comics under the name Eric Fromm. Cartoonist Robert Crumb has noted, "Gary made a cultural contribution in San Francisco in the late '60s, through the '70s, '80s & '90s that was more significant than he realizes." 

As the story goes, Gary, had a subscription to all the EC's as well as routinely searched out multiple back issues for any and all EC's he could get  his hands on. Some of his books have been sold recently with one of the big 3 auction house.

The books we have, came from an SF collector, who bought them direct from Gary in 1971. The books have been in his collection til this year, and have not been circulated in the market since 1971!

All the books have a bright ink reflectivity, and deep color gloss, even the low grade books. They were stored in his closet for over 45 years, pretty cool.

I accept all types of payment.

All books are 100% to your satisfaction, if you no like for any reason, send it back for a full refund.

USA shipping ONLY

BIN includes free shipping.

PM's welcomed.

Ref are: BEDROCK, GATOR, PRIMETIME, FILTER, VINNIE, DALE, STRAWMAN, SACENTAUR, AND THE USUALLY GANG OF IDITOS

BRIAN

 

  

 

Edited June 23, 2018 by Bunky Brian

[Bunky Brian]

ACES HIGH #3
Grade: 6.0 FN
Price: $150

AUG 1955; Off white to white pages. A great George Evans WWI Zeppelin cover and interior art by classic EC artists Jack Davis, George Evans, Wally Wood and Bernard Krigstein. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.



                        

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME PATROL #15
Grade: 3.0 GD/VG
Price: $1,200

DEC 1949; Cream to off white pages. If issue #17 of The Crypt of Terror launched the 'New Trend', the pre-launch occurred with this issue of the series when the name was still Crime Patrol. Herein is the introduction of the Crypt Keeper and the Crypt of Terror and our nightmares would never be the same! From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #7
Grade: 4.5 VG +
Price: $250

OCT 1951; The Johnny Craig ax-killer cover just leaves that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, doesn't it? Craig, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Graham Ingels art. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #9
Grade: 7.0 FN/VF
Price: $350

FEB 1952; Johnny Craig cover and bio. Off white to white pages. Typed initials inside front cover. Tape inside front cover. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #10
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $400

APR 1952; Off white to white pages. Stunning copy. The cover is by Johnny Craig, while the interior is by Craig, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #12
Grade: 7.0 FN/VF
Price: $300

SEP 1952; Cream to off white pages. Old Witch appearance. Johnny Craig story, cover, and art. Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis art. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #13
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $450

OCT 1952; Off white to white pages. Comes with original EC mailing envelope. Old Witch appearance. Lizzie Bordon cover and story. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.



     

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #15
Grade: 5.0 VG/FN
Price: $300

FEB 1953; Off white pages with cream edges. Featured was an Old Witch appearance and a Ray Bradbury adaptation. Johnny Craig did the cover, and he contributed interior art along with Jack Kamen, George Evans and Graham Ingels. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #20
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $1,000

DEC 1953; Off White pages. Does it get any better? Indelibly etched in the minds of collectors, this cover by Johnny Craig will always be considered a classic. Used in Seduction of the Innocent by Dr. Frederick Wertham, this is generally considered one of the most egregious examples of over-the-top '50s horror. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #21
Grade: 6.5 FN +
Price: $300

FEB 1954; Off White pages. More gore from the EC horror masters! Johnny Craig created the disturbing cover, then helped with story art along with Jack Kamen, Reed Crandall, and George Evans. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #25
Grade: 5.5 FN -
Price: $300

OCT 1954; Are you are Red Dupe editorial. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.



                        

 

[Bunky Brian]

HAUNT OF FEAR #7
Grade: 6.0 FN
Price: $600

MAY 1950; Off white to white pages. Two inch tear on front cover, sealed with vintage tape inside front cover. The first issue of one of EC's famous horror titles also was a first for the Old Witch, her first appearance. Johnny Craig's cover gave way to exquisite drawings by Craig, Harvey Kurtzman, Al Feldstein, and Wally Wood. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

HAUNT OF FEAR #10
Grade: 5.5 FN -
Price: $300

DEC 1951; Cream to off white pages. The book has an Al Feldstein cover, with interior art by Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Ingels biography. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

HAUNT OF FEAR #11
Grade: 5.0 VG/FN
Price: $250

FEB 1952; Three pieces of tape inside spine. Graham Ingels contributes his first cover for this title, and it's a classic. Jack Kamen gets the inside front cover biography treatment, while he, Ingels, and Jack Davis supply the story art. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[EC ed]

3 minutes ago, Bunky Brian said:

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #13
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $450

OCT 1952; Off white to white pages. Comes with original EC mailing envelope. Old Witch appearance. Lizzie Bordon cover and story. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.



     

 

[EC ed]

3 minutes ago, Bunky Brian said:

CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #20
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $1,000

DEC 1953; Off White pages. Does it get any better? Indelibly etched in the minds of collectors, this cover by Johnny Craig will always be considered a classic. Used in Seduction of the Innocent by Dr. Frederick Wertham, this is generally considered one of the most egregious examples of over-the-top '50s horror. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[Bunky Brian]

HAUNT OF FEAR #12
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $450

APR 1952; Off white to white pages. Beginning with the previous issue, Graham Ingels took over the cover duties for this title, giving The Haunt of Fear a distinctive look, and ushering in some of the most effective, horrific covers EC produced. This is one of the four Ingels covers that Overstreet deems classic. Additional artists contributing to this issue were Joe Orlando, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

[misterrmystery]

Just now, Bunky Brian said:

HAUNT OF FEAR #12
Grade: 7.5 VF -
Price: $450

APR 1952; Off white to white pages. Beginning with the previous issue, Graham Ingels took over the cover duties for this title, giving The Haunt of Fear a distinctive look, and ushering in some of the most effective, horrific covers EC produced. This is one of the four Ingels covers that Overstreet deems classic. Additional artists contributing to this issue were Joe Orlando, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.

 

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[Bunky Brian]

HAUNT OF FEAR #14
Grade: 5.0 VG/FN
Price: $350

JUL 1952; Graham Ingels liked to sign his work from this time period 'Ghastly' and this cover really lives up to that name. From the Gary Arlington collection, known for bright colors and supple pages. COA included.