WEIRD MYSTERIES 7 CGC 8.5 USED in SOTI pre-CODE HoRRoR key GILMOR Magazines 1953
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WEIRD MYSTERIES 7 CGC 8.5 USED in SOTI pre-CODE HoRRoR key GILMOR Magazines 1953:
$16500.00
WEIRD MYSTERIES #7 CGC 8.5
Weird Mysteries #7, published in October 1953 by Stanley Morse (Gillmor Magazines), features a classic skull cover by Bernard Baily, showcasing the iconic pre-Code horror style that has made it a collectible golden-age comic.Publication and Artists
- Cover Artist: Bernard Baily crafted the infamous skull cover
- Story Artists: Artwork inside the comic was done by Tony Mortellaro, Sal Trapani, Vince Fodera, and Eugene Hughe
- These artists contributed to the comic's notable pre-Code horror
- The cover is widely recognized for its wild skull illustration, a hallmark of 1950s horror-comic style.
- Inside, the comic contains gruesome pre-Code horror-suspense stories, including tales like "Ghoul Teacher" and other suspenseful narratives drawn by Mortellaro, Trapani, and Fodera
- Some stories were later referenced or infamously cited in works like Seduction of the Innocent, highlighting the comic's role in discussions about early horror comics
- Typical of Golden Age horror, the stories include zombies, supernatural revenge, and moroffer morality tales
- One story synopsis describes a zombie pirate with a peg leg gloating over gold and skulls, exemplifying the macabre and imaginative plot
- Art style includes dramatic contrasts, expressive characters, and detailed backgrounds, all emphasizing suspense and horror.
- "Weird Mysteries #7" remains a classic pre-Code horror comic, celebrated for Bernard Baily’s striking skull cover and the combined artistry of Mortellaro, Trapani, and Fodera. Its macabre stories, rich artwork, and historical role make it a notable collectible for fans of Golden Age comics and classic horror illustrations
WEIRD MYSTERIES 7 CGC 8.5 USED in SOTI pre-CODE HoRRoR key GILMOR Magazines 1953:
$16500.00
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