Dark Horse Comics will collect the title “Tales from the Crypt”, one of the classic EC comic book horror series of the 1950’s, in a 1,032 hardcover omnibus, as the first complete collection in a single volume, available October 16, 2026:
“The Complete Tales from the Crypt” will include every story from the rare and iconic title, published years before the censoring introduction of the ‘Comics Code Authority’…
…including works by illustrators Johnny Craig, Graham ‘Ghastly’ Ingels, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall and a whole lot more…
…with complete covers, text pieces and forewords.
Max Gaines founded “EC Comics” (originally “Educational Comics”, then “Entertaining Comics”) in 1944.
He established the company after leaving the partnership that formed “All-American Publications”.
Following his death, his son, William Gaines, took over the company, famously leading it into its renowned horror, sci-fi era…
…including “Mad” magazine, originally a comic book title.
Dark Horse took over the ‘EC Archives’ license in 2013.
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