Happy Birthday Bill Gaines

Collectibly MAD Deluxe Limited Edition Autographed by Bill Gaines and Grant Geissman

Today marks the birthday of William Gaines (1922-1992), publisher and co-editor of EC Comics and publisher of the satirical MAD Magazine. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this deluxe slipcased signed edition of Collectibly MAD.  To our knowledge this was the only book ever signed by the legendary Bill Gaines, who died shortly after this signing. The large book runs a hefty 320 pages and was published in a limited edition of 500 copies. The color section pictures particular rarities while black & white illustrations appear throughout the book. It contains everything you'd ever want to know about MAD collectibles by the one true expert in the field, Grant Geissman. Very Fine unread slipcased hardcover in shrinkwrap. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to EC's Al Feldstein - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Tales of Terror #2 Revisited Original Painting by Al Feldstein (personal collection)

Farewell to Al Feldstein (1925-2014), longtime editor of MAD Magazine, and contributing artist, writer, and editor for most of the EC Comics titles in the 1940s and 1950s. Feldstein passed away Tuesday at his home in Montana. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this deluxe limited edition set of EC Archives: Weird Science #1 and 2 (Gemstone, 2007). Leather covered hardcover editions with gilt edging. Volume 1 reprints the first six issues in color and is signed by Al Feldstein. Volume 2 reprints the second six issues in color and is signed by Al Williamson (1931-2010). Each volume comes in a cloth-covered box with a pair of white gloves; in original cardboard packing. Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La. As a special bonus, I'm proud to share with you one of our favorite paintings hanging in our offices (not for sale).

Weird Science Deluxe Volumes 1 and 2 Set Signed by Al Feldstein and Al Williamson

Collector's Treasure of the Day - The Ultimate Pre-Code Horror Comic Book!

Tales From the Crypt #20 (#1) Gaines File pedigree Comic Book CGC NM+ 9.6

The ultimate pre-code horror book with incredible provenance and in near-perfect condition! This first issue of Tales From the Crypt (EC, 1950) comes directly from the personal collection of Bill Gaines (1922 - 1992), the publisher of EC Comics and MAD Magazine!