TALES FROM THE CRYPT #NO. 2
Gladstone (under license from EC Comics) • Tales from the Crypt (1990 Gladstone EC Reprint Series)
Writer
Al Feldstein
Interior Artist
Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, George Evans
Cover Artist
Jack Davis
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing Gladstone Edition
Comic Description
A high-quality 1990 reprint of the classic EC horror comic. It features anthology horror stories including 'Lower Berth!', 'Assets and Liability', 'Coming-Out Party', and 'The New Arrival'. Features early work by horror legends Jack Davis and Graham Ingels.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near the top left corner, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface rub on the black areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10-$15. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range, though high-grade specimen listings for this specific 90s reprint are infrequent.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30+) plus shipping would exceed the current market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a high-quality reader or preserved in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the Crypt-Keeper, The Old Witch, and The Vault-Keeper. This version is a Gladstone reprint, identifiable by the $1.95 cover price and the Gladstone logo in the top right. It reprints the contents of the original 1950s series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gladstone reprint. Glossy cardstock cover and bright interior newsprint are consistent with early 90s Gladstone production values. Distinct from the 1950s original by price, logo, and paper quality.