Tales from the Crypt #No. 2
Gladstone Comics / EC (Entertaining Comics) • Tales from the Crypt (Gladstone Reprint Series)
Writer
Al Feldstein
Interior Artist
Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, George Evans, Jack Kamen
Cover Artist
Jack Davis
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (of the Gladstone Edition)
Comic Description
A 'double-sized' collection of reprints from the original 1950s EC horror line. Featuring stories introduced by The Crypt-Keeper, The Old Witch, and The Vault-Keeper. Features classic horror stories including 'The Werewolf Legend' and 'The 13th Pig.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge; slight blunting on the top right corner; cover gloss is excellent with no visible color breaks or significant creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales of high-grade Gladstone EC reprints range from $15 to $25 for raw copies, while Slabbed 9.8 copies occasionally reach $75 depending on the specific cover art appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic in most cases for the 1990s reprints.
Notable Features
Gladstone Publishing reprint recognizable by the 'G' logo and $1.95 price point. Features classic Jack Davis cover art originally from the 1950s series. Includes a 48-page count.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gladstone reprint. Identified by the specific logo, UPC-free cover design typical of this series, and high-quality glossy paper stock used for the 1990s editions compared to the newsstand pulp of the original 50s run.