The EC Archives: Weird Science Volume 1

Hard Cover. Dark Horse 2015. 1st Edition. Book condition: NM - Near Mint. Dust Jacket. Full Colour illustrations. Dust Jacket condition: VF - Very Fine. The first volume in The EC Archives kicks off the series with a 212-page hardcover volume collecting the first six issues of the legendary Weird Science sci-fi comics. Each volume also includes all of the original EC advertisements, editorial pieces and even letters pages, to give readers a true idea what made EC so influential. The EC Archives editions will present these stories with all-new colours based on the originals, using new methods of shading and texture to heighten each story's impact. The reproduction of these volumes is the best ever, as each of The EC Archives is shot directly from the original EC art! Legendary Star Wars creator, George Lucas, who holds the EC Comics line in high regard, provides a nostalgic foreword for this first volume. One can assume that comics such as Weird Science helped to expand the imagination of the young George, steering him towards A Galaxy Far, Far Away… Once unjustly maligned as a cause of escalating teen delinquency during the 1950s, the EC Comics line — created by publisher William Gaines and a host of some of comics' most legendary artists — is now considered by scholars, fans, and collectors alike as a milestone achievement in graphic storytelling, years ahead of its time. These comics entertained millions and influenced some of our generation's most talented writers, filmmakers, and artists. They inspired cartoons, movies, TV series, and countless parodies and tributes, and now these classics of the 20th century are set to return in this stunning new format for the 21st century! 212 pages. Size: 8" x 11" (215mm x 285mm). (2).