Discover the compelling narratives behind the legacy of EC Comics in **The Comics Journal Library Volume 10**. This remarkable volume dives deep into the creative minds that shaped war, horror, science fiction, and suspense comics. Spanning 256 pages of insightful interviews, this book is a treasure trove for both comic book enthusiasts and serious collectors. Explore in-depth conversations with legendary creators such as Bill Gaines, who shares the harrowing story of his interrogation before the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency, and Al Feldstein, who reflects on his groundbreaking work in comics and his collaborations with literary giants like Ray Bradbury. The volume also showcases notable discussions with essential figures like Harvey Kurtzman and Alex Toth, revealing the artistic and ideological innovations that have made EC Comics a continual subject of admiration and controversy.

This edition, published in 2017 by W W Norton & Company, ensures that the captivating world of classic comics is preserved and celebrated. Don’t miss your chance to delve into the ethos of a pivotal moment in comic history with this brand new release, ISBN 9781606999455. **Shipping for this item is free**. Please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781606999455
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256


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No comics publisher has had a greater impact ” or generated more controversy ” than the immensely influential EC Comics. The second and concluding volume of conversations with the creators behind the EC war/horror/science fiction/suspense line brings The Comics Journal's definitive interviews together with several never-before-published sessions, including a new interview with the legendary Jack Davis conducted by Gary Groth. It also includes:


Publisher Bill Gaines on the origins of the company and his terrifying grilling before the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency.

Editor/writer/artist Al Feldstein on introducing serious science fiction to comics and his interactions with Ray Bradbury.

Harvey Kurtzman on bringing realism to war comics with Frontline Combat and subversive satire to humor comics with Mad.

The master of chirascuro, Alex Toth, on the aesthetic values that guided him through a career that included drawing for EC and animating Jonny Quest.

Colorist Marie Severin on the atmosphere of pranks and anarchy that dominated the EC bullpen.



Plus, career-spanning interviews with George Evans and Jack Kamen, rare Q&A sessions with formal experimenter Bernard Krigstein and EC writer Colin Dawkins, and a conversation between Jack Davis and award-winning alternative cartoonist Jim Woodring.