Tales from the Crypt Presents The Haunt of Fear ##2
Gladstone Publishing (under license from E.C. Comics) • Tales from the Crypt Presents The Haunt of Fear (1990 Series)
Writer
Ray Bradbury, Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines
Interior Artist
Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, Graham Ingels
Cover Artist
Johnny Craig
Publication Date
November 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing (of the 1990 Gladstone Edition)
Comic Description
A reprint of the classic EC pre-code horror series. This issue is notable for featuring an adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story. It features the 'GhouLunatics' trio: The Old Witch, The Vault-Keeper, and The Crypt-Keeper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate vertical and horizontal polybag wrinkling reflected on cover; minor blunting of corners; slight spine stress marks; bottom edge shows minor shelf wear. The plastic wrap is heavily crinkled, making precise surface inspection difficult.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.6+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this 1990s reprint series typically range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally sell for a premium to completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. This is a 1990s reprint of 1950s material. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the actual market value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes 64 pages of vintage EC horror; features a Ray Bradbury adaptation; contains a barcode which identifies it as a modern reprint rather than an original 1950s issue.
Authentication Notes
The $2.00 price point, barcode (UPC), and 1990 date on the masthead confirm this is a Gladstone reprint and not the original 1950 EC Comics version.