Creepy Archives Volume 1

The collection is faithful to the originals that I have stored in boxes, except they are a shade too dark . The ink graywash are not the same as the those stored away. And the Frazetta covers are again , too dark. Of course only an old timer purists would bitch about it. By all means, get this wonderful opportunity to experience the fun we had reading them way back then.

Got this first compilation of classic b&w horror stories of days gone by originally done by Warren. It's larger in dimension than standard graphic novels and heavier. Printed on smooth paper and not that cheap stuff. Art on these were done by the greats of the time in early 70s. I wasn't aware of these back then, but I am now. Order came quickly.

Starting in September 2008, the New Comic Company, an imprint of Dark Horse Books, began printing compilations of James Warren’s ‘Creepy’ and ‘Eerie’ black-and-white comic magazines in hardcover format. These ‘Archive’ books, which eventually reproduced all the content of the magazines from their first issues in 1964 / 1966 to their final issues in 1983, were well-produced volumes with state-of-the-art reproductions of the comics (and ancillary features, such as the letters columns and Captain Company advertisements) on heavy stock paper. Unfortunately, each volume had a cover price of $50, which placed them out of reach for the younger generation of comics readers who were already spending $30 or more each month for their pulls, and Funko Pop! dolls.And for Baby Boomers, who represented the key demographic for the reprints, well, procuring some (much less all) of the 29 volumes in the Creepy Archives and the 27 volumes in the Eerie Archives meant a substantial outlay of money.So, it’s nice to see Dark Horse issuing the entire Archives catalog as trade paperback editions, which are much more affordable at $25 each. The paperbacks are good-quality books, printed on glossy paper stock. These are the editions that are going to bring these comics to the attention of a new generation of readers, and make nostalgia accessible to the Boomers.Looking through the pages of the Creepy Volume 1, which was released this month, I can see how impressive was the artwork from such talents as Reed Crandall, Grey Morrow, and Al Williamson, and the crisp writing by editor Archie Goodwin. Everyone who contributed to those first four issues of Creepy (compiled in Volume 1) was aware that the magazine was something special in the field of graphic art, and they acted accordingly.As a Boomer, I’m going to make an effort to set aside a small portion of my monthly Social Security check, and maybe buy a cheaper brand of prune juice, to free up some dollars for these paperbacks. You under-30 fanboys ? You can keep your Harley Quinn / Poison Ivy, Saga, Wolverine, and Purgatori comics to yourselves. Or, you can join in the appreciation of quality stuff first made almost 60 years ago.......

The book arrived with creases and cover damage. I have ordered several graphic novel s from Amazon without issues, however the seller got lazy with the package on this one. I was expecting so much better.

Great quality at a great price.Will be collecting them all!

High quality reprint and looking forward to get future volumes. Has great art by legends like Frank Frazetta