Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament) #1 — VG- (3.5)
National Periodical Publications / Educational Comics, 1944
Golden Age · Religious / Historical · 48 pages · 10¢ cover price
Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament) #1 is a very early religious comic produced during EC’s Educational Comics period, when the company was still under the direction of Max Gaines, prior to its transformation into the influential EC Comics of the 1950s. This issue focuses on the early life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry, presenting biblical material in a straightforward, instructional format typical of wartime-era educational publishing.
The book includes The Story of Jesus, Part One, Palestine in the Time of Christ, and a Chronological Index of the Principal Events in the Story of Jesus. Artwork and stories are by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim, and Don Cameron, with a cover by Cameron. Titles from this Educational Comics period are increasingly sought after for their historical importance, scarcity, and connection to the roots of EC’s later groundbreaking work.
A solid example of early EC history and Golden Age religious publishing, appealing to collectors of Educational Comics, EC completists, and faith-based comic material.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG- (3.5). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, cover is detached but has presentable appearance for a 1944 Golden Age comic.
Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament) #1 — VG- (3.5)
National Periodical Publications / Educational Comics, 1944
Golden Age · Religious / Historical · 48 pages · 10¢ cover price
Picture Stories from the Bible (New Testament) #1 is a very early religious comic produced during EC’s Educational Comics period, when the company was still under the direction of Max Gaines, prior to its transformation into the influential EC Comics of the 1950s. This issue focuses on the early life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry, presenting biblical material in a straightforward, instructional format typical of wartime-era educational publishing.
The book includes The Story of Jesus, Part One, Palestine in the Time of Christ, and a Chronological Index of the Principal Events in the Story of Jesus. Artwork and stories are by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim, and Don Cameron, with a cover by Cameron. Titles from this Educational Comics period are increasingly sought after for their historical importance, scarcity, and connection to the roots of EC’s later groundbreaking work.
A solid example of early EC history and Golden Age religious publishing, appealing to collectors of Educational Comics, EC completists, and faith-based comic material.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG- (3.5). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, cover is detached but has presentable appearance for a 1944 Golden Age comic.
