Eerie #17 (Aug–Sept 1954, Avon Comics) — VG+ 4.5
Pre-Code Horror — Final Issue Before Title Change to Strange Worlds
A striking late-run Pre-Code horror issue, highlighted by its classic skull-faced apparition cover and early contributions from major Golden-Age talents including Joe Kubert and Wally Wood. This issue reprints content from Eerie #3 (1951) but features a new, bolder cover with vivid color and high-contrast linework typical of Avon’s house style.
📚 Contents:
“The Case of the Painted Beast!” — a monstrous art contest entry comes terrifyingly to life.
“Was He Dead?” — a murderer verifies his victim’s death… only to be sealed inside the tomb.
“The Monster of the Storm.”
“Kill a Witch.”
“The Mirror of Isis.” — an ancient Egyptian relic drives a woman to attempted murder.
Art by Mo Marcus, Rocke Mastroserio, Maurice Gutwirth, Ed Goldfarb, Bob Baer, Joe Kubert, and Wally Wood.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG+ (4.5) — Tight spine with mild stress lines and light corner blunting. Small crease at lower right cover, minor wear along spine, and light toning to edges typical of Avon stock. Interior pages supple, off-white, with no brittleness. Presents with strong color saturation and excellent gloss for its age.
A sharp mid-grade survivor from the final pre-Code year — a haunting classic that bridges Avon’s horror legacy and the dawn of the Code era.
Eerie #17 (Aug–Sept 1954, Avon Comics) — VG+ 4.5
Pre-Code Horror — Final Issue Before Title Change to Strange Worlds
A striking late-run Pre-Code horror issue, highlighted by its classic skull-faced apparition cover and early contributions from major Golden-Age talents including Joe Kubert and Wally Wood. This issue reprints content from Eerie #3 (1951) but features a new, bolder cover with vivid color and high-contrast linework typical of Avon’s house style.
📚 Contents:
“The Case of the Painted Beast!” — a monstrous art contest entry comes terrifyingly to life.
“Was He Dead?” — a murderer verifies his victim’s death… only to be sealed inside the tomb.
“The Monster of the Storm.”
“Kill a Witch.”
“The Mirror of Isis.” — an ancient Egyptian relic drives a woman to attempted murder.
Art by Mo Marcus, Rocke Mastroserio, Maurice Gutwirth, Ed Goldfarb, Bob Baer, Joe Kubert, and Wally Wood.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG+ (4.5) — Tight spine with mild stress lines and light corner blunting. Small crease at lower right cover, minor wear along spine, and light toning to edges typical of Avon stock. Interior pages supple, off-white, with no brittleness. Presents with strong color saturation and excellent gloss for its age.
A sharp mid-grade survivor from the final pre-Code year — a haunting classic that bridges Avon’s horror legacy and the dawn of the Code era.
