The Complete EC Library: Two Fisted Tales (4 Volume Boxed Set)
Published by Russ Cochran, 1980
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Print Matters, London, United KingdomPrint Matters
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2000
Condition: Used - As new
US$ 464.59
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Hard Cover. Russ Cochran 1980. 4 Volume Slipcased set. Slipcase. Black & White illustrations. FROM THE LIBRARY OF COMIC LEGEND DAVE GIBBONS! Published originally by William M. Gaines. The first edition of Two Fisted Tales (#18) was assembled by William M. Gaines & Al Feldstein. The advent of the Korean War, witnessed a transformation from adventure, with the second issue & the installation of Harvey Kurtzman as editor & writer. In an attempt to unify the look of the title, Kurtzman drew the cover & a story for all the early issues. In an unprecedented move, he also outlined the other stories onto a thumbnail chart, indicating the precise layouts to be observed by the other artists, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, et al. He also researched these stories meticulously & obsessively. Two Fisted Tales #31 & 35 (with Frontline Combat #9) were intended as a multi part portrayal of the American Civil War. Kurtzman's stories play out as personal tragedies within the larger, violent & anonymous conflict. The terrible events that unfold, are witnessed only by the players & the reader. These stories are powerful & haunting. The Kurtzman Two Fisted Tales (with companion title Frontline Combat) are claimed by many to be among the finest Comic published in 1950s America. With the stalemating of the war & Kurtzman's involvement with MAD, the title was inherited by John Severin & writer Colin Dawkins, reverting to adventure once more (issues #36-40). This duo was the un-credited editorial team, too. The 24th and final issue (#41) featured Berni Krigstein's only story for the title, Mau Mau. Each book is smyth sewn and deluxe bound to last a lifetime of re-reading. This comes from the personal collection of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons and features a certificate of authenticity! 768 pages. Size: 9" x 13" (235mm x 330mm). (10). …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Complete EC Library: Two Fisted Tales (4 Volume Boxed Set)
- Author
- Edited, written & illustrated by Harvey Kurtzman illustrated by Various
- Publisher
- Russ Cochran
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Hardback
- Illustrator
- Various
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Dave's Library
Print Matters
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