In stores tomorrow: Last WRIGHTSON, sadly

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT #2 FEATURES TWO STORIES FROM LEGENDARY COMICS ARTIST BERNIE WRIGHTSON 

“LOST CLASSICS” FROM LATE CREATOR APPEAR IN COLOR FOR THE FIRST TIME

 

from the official press release . . . . . . .

NEW YORK - (March 21, 2017) - The entire comics industry was saddened to learn of the passing of legendary comics artist Bernie Wrightson this past weekend. Wrightson’s name was synonymous with the best the horror comics genre had to offer and he often spoke of the lasting influence EC comics titles such as the original TALES FROM THE CRYPT and VAULT OF HORROR had on his work.

So, it seems only appropriate that two of Wrightson’s stories are included in Super Genius’ new revival of the TALES FROM THE CRYPT series.

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Issue #2 (in comic shops this Wednesday) features two “lost classics” from Wrightson, “Stake Out” and “Feed It!”, both appearing in color for the first time. The two stories had originally appeared in black and white in other publications but when CRYPT editor Jim Salicrup remembered the twist ending of “Stake Out” he knew he had to have the story for this new series. “Feed It!” followed naturally.

As Salicrup explains, “Bernie has always set the bar for horror in comics and since he was a lifelong fan of EC Comics, I wanted to find a way for him to be part of this new incarnation of TALES FROM THE CRYPT. I knew Bernie had retired from drawing but when I remembered these stories, it seemed like the perfect way to have Bernie be a part of the comic. Luckily, he and his wife Liz agreed and as a result, we all got to see these stories from one of the finest horror artists who ever lived appear under the EC banner.”

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In addition to Wrightson’s contributions, the second issue of the Super Genius series also features stories from Danica Davidson & Jolyon Yates and Christina Blanch & Miran Kim.

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“We’ve been delighted by the response to the first issue of TALES FROM CRYPT (which sold out),” noted Super Genius publisher Terry Nantier. “I’m happy to say that orders for issue #2 have been even higher. And #3 looks like it's continuing that trend. There’s obviously an enduring passion and enthusiasm for all things EC and we’re happy to be carrying on that legacy. I think fans who haven’t had a chance to give the new series a try yet will be happy to discover that we’re maintaining the spirit of the original series. I’m very sorry Bernie wasn’t able to see these final stories actually appear in print but I hope that they’ll be another way fans can appreciate the legacy of this uniquely talented artist.”

TALES FROM THE CRYPT #2 will be available in comic book stores across the United States and Canada on March 22nd, 2017. To find a comic shop near you go to http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575 or dial 1-888-COMIC BOOK. 

ABOUT PAPERCUTZ & SUPER GENIUS: Papercutz ‘Super Genius’ imprint is dedicated to creating quality comics for older readers. In addition to the bi-monthly TALES FROM THE CRYPT comic, Super Genius publishes a range of graphic novels including NEIL GAIMAN’S TEKNOPHAGE, Jessica Abel’s TRISH TRASH and Melissa Jane Osborne & Veronica Fish’s THE WENDY PROJECT. 

To find out more visit http://supergeniuscomics.com

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