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Seduction of the Innocent                       Comics Lot

In 1954, Dr. Fredric Wertham’s infamous book, “Seduction of the Innocent,” scared a generation into believing that comic books were destroying the minds and morals of the younger generation. In the witch hunt that followed, many comic companies were forced out of business. The remaining ones were coerced into submitting their stories for approval from the Comics Code Authority. The CCA would only approve comics that it felt met a certain moral standard. Without that stamp, a comic was virtually unsalable. In homage to the great pre-Code horror comics, Eclipse Comics presented its own “Seduction of the Innocent”, reprinting classics from now-forgotten National Comics and Toby Publishing.

Featuring; Ghosts, Monsters, Aliens, Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Demons and other just creepy stories. With talents from Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, and many other “old-school” artist from back in the day. Super cool “horror/science fiction/fantasy” anthology.

Seduction of the Innocent Comics lot contains: Seduction of the Innocent #1
Cover by: Reed Crandall & Thomas Yeates

“The Thing from the Sea”
Artist: Ralph Mayo
Colorist: Ron Courtney

First mate Hansen kills Captain Randall over a girl, but is haunted by the dead man’s ghost all over the seven seas.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #6.

“The Horror… The History”
Writer: Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

“The Ugliest Man in the World”
Artist: Jack Katz
Colorist: Ron Courtney

Actor Ron Carney is challenged to come up with a horrible make-up for his next horror movie; A mysterious stranger introduces him to the sect of “The Ugly Ones” and deforms his face in a cruel way.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #7.

“Alice in Terrorland”
Artist: Alex Toth
Inker: Mike Peppe
Colorist: Alex Toth

Was the looking glass of Alice just a fable, told by a gentle dreamer in a bygone age? Or was it as real and coldly scientific as a high voltage detector or an air traffic control system? Only Richard Young and his two children knew how strange and frightening the answer could be … for they alone found the lost world of… Alice in Terrorland.

Reprints from Lost Worlds (1952) #5.

“Doom in the Depths”
Artist: Jon Blummer

Has every frontier on this planet of ours been reached from the wilds of darkest Africa to the icy desolation of Antarctica? Is there no spot left on this world where the human foot has not stepped? Yes… there is one frontier left on Earth!… or WITHIN Earth! What lies 100 miles straight down?… 1000 miles? Such is the amazing exploration undertaken by three daring souls, leading to the most fantastic revelations of all time!

Reprints from Fantastic Worlds (1952) #7.

“Hanged by the Neck”
Artist: Reed Crandall

Only El Rondo dared to do it! Again and again he would cheat death by hanging himself – and then live to tell about it! But he made a mockery of death once too often – and a hand from the grave tugged at the rope while he was… Hanged by the Neck.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #9.
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Seduction of the Innocent #2
Cover by: Murphy Anderson

“Bride of Death”
Artist: Jack Katz

Joseph needs a fresh corpse for his experiments, which is provided when Delores Martiz dies on her wedding day.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #7.

“The Horror… The History”
Writer: Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

“The Dancer from the Beyond”
Artist: Nick Cardy
Inker: Murphy Anderson
Colorist: Ron Courtney

The dancer Lee Trantor is haunted by his former partner Annette and her desire to dance to the death.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #7.

“Horror’s Little Acre”
Artist: Ruben Moreira
Colorist: Ron Courtney

Honeymooners discover a killer’s hideout; Luckily for them, the ground they walk on is cursed with the memory of an old un-avenged murder.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #5.

“Murder Mansion”
Artist: Alex Toth

Gangster couple hides in an abandoned mansion and conjures up the demon Teneshad to do their bidding.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #5.

“The Space Treasure”
Artist: Murphy Anderson

A meteor smashing rocket’s crew mutinies when they find a diamond covered meteor.

Reprints from Fantastic Worlds (1952) #5.
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Seduction of the Innocent #3
Cover by: Mort Meskin & George Roussos

“The Crushed Gardenia”
Artist: Alex Toth
Letterer: Alex Toth

The story of Johnny Faber: a young man who “had no control of his rages”; Turned down by his girl Ellie, Johnny kills her in a jealous fit.

Reprints from Who Is Next? (1953) #5.

“The Cup of the Dead”
Artist: Jack Katz
Colorist: Ron Courtney

Dr. Conover brings home a death-bringing relic from the Andes; As the “Cup of the Dead” threatens to take more innocent lives, Conover makes a sacrifice to Inca medicine man Dervaro.

Reprints from The Unseen (1952) #10.

“Werewolf”
Artist: Mort Meskin
Inker: George Roussos
Colorist: Phillip DeWalt

A werewolf is on the rampage in the English countryside; A brave young constable suspects the ominous Sir Langley, but things turn out different.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #14.

“The Phantom Horseman”
Artist: Murphy Anderson

Among the horsemen of the Great Hungarian Plains, tales are told about Ivar Kiraly, the youth who tried to reach a mirage and became… The Phantom Horseman.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #6.

“The Quest of the Chlorophyl Monsters”
Artist: Jack Katz
Colorist: Tom Smith

Mankind was poised on the verge of space – ready to conquer the Universe! Then out of the heavens came the mysterious aliens on a mission that threatened the world with extinction! Terror, violence and death were to erupt in gigantic fury, — for man had learned about… The Quest of the Chlorophyl Monsters.

Reprints from Lost Worlds (1952) #5.

“The Horror… The History”
Writer: Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.
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Seduction of the Innocent #4
Cover by: Alex Toth & Thomas Yeates

“Images of Sand”
Artist: Alex Toth
Colorist: Denis McFarling

French gambler Henri Monard is washed up in Northern Africa, but learns about a Tuareg treasure in the Sahara desert; He kills for it and returns to Paris, indulging in luxury.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #12.

“The Beast from the Deep”
Writer: Ray Bradbury
Artist: John Rosenberger
Colorist: Tim Smith

Round and round went the beam of the Azores lighthouse. It’s foghorn voice could be heard for many miles. One night the lighthouse keeper heard an “echo”! It had a bestial reality that frightened him. It was his first experience with it… The Beast from the Deep.

Reprints from Tales of Horror (1952) #7. Based on Ray Bradbury’s story “The Foghorn”.

“Rat-Trap”
Artist: Tony Mortellaro
Colorist: Marcus David

A prisoner feeds a rat visiting him in his jail cell; He keeps feeding the animal, because the fatter the rat gets, the more the prison bars are spreading – offering him a chance to escape.

Reprints from Mister Mystery (1951) #8.

“The Man Who Tricked the Devil!”
Artist: Mel Keefer
Colorist: Tim Smith

“Lots of rumors been floating around lately about a man who tricked me… I thought you’d like to get the inside-dope… pull your chairs closer… make yourselves comfortable… no need to shiver now. There’ll be plenty of time for shivering after I’ve finished my story…”

Reprints from Tales of Horror (1952) #7.

“Worlds Apart”
Artist: Nick Cardy
Colorist: Tom Luth

Boy meets girl! The simplest and oldest story ever told! This is that same story, but before those three words come true, a fantastic adventure takes place, ranging through Space and Time and all the Cosmos! For this is the story of a boy who can’t meet girl… not until Heaven and Earth have been moved… literally!

Reprints from Lost Worlds (1952) #5.
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Seduction of the Innocent #5
Cover by: Alex Toth & Thomas Yeates

“The Phantom Ship”
Artist: Alex Toth

The vicious sorceress Circe lures treasure hunters aboard her gold-filled phantom ship – and transforms them into giant rats.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #6.

“Death Drum”
Artist: Art Saaf
Colorist: Marcus David

Drummer Chip Conway comes into possession of a magic jungle drum which makes him play “like a god”; Downside is, Chip has to kill for his newly won ability.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #7.

“Grip on Life”
Artist: Alex Toth
Colorist: Marcus David

A corrupt district attorney is brought to poetic justice by his wife who returned from the dead after a car accident.

Reprints from The Unseen (1952) #12.

“The Drums of Cajou”
Artist: George Roussos

Haitian voodoo witch doctor Cajou turns the lovely Lora into a zombie to do his bidding and settle an old score with his adversary Neal.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #8.
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Seduction of the Innocent #6
Cover by: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe w/ Ron Courtney

“The Hands of Don Jose”
Artist: Alex Toth
Inker: Mike Peppe
Colorist: Tom Luth

Barcelona in Spain; Cruel general Martinez cuts off the hands of bull fighter Don José for ogling his girl.

Reprints from Adventures into Darkness (1952) #9.

“Your Grave Is Ready”
Artist: Ross Andru
Inker: Mike Esposito
Colorist: Denis McFarling

A wolf boy is raised by a benign professor to lead a normal life; On a ski trip to the woods, the werewolf heritage overcomes the young man.

Reprints from The Unseen (1952) #9.

“The Helmsman”
Artist: George Tuska

One night off the rugged coast of Wales in the winter of 1889, the schooner “Holberd” was driven against the rocks by the fierce waves, and howling winds…

Reprints from The Unseen (1952) #12.

“Prayer Works Wonders”
Artist: Frank Frazetta

One page featuring Frank Frazetta’s artwork – advocating taking a girl to church for a date.

Reprints from Daredevil Comics (1941) #90.

“The Mask of Death!”
Artist: Jerry Grandenetti
Colorist: Ron Courtney

A window cleaner discovers the office of a vampire doctor.

Reprints from Out of the Shadows (1952) #8.
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Collectible Entertainment note: This comics series collects a huge selection of stories from an array of lesser-known publishers. Normally, a series like this would collect from one older series. In this case, readers enjoy content from a variety of old (classic!) publishers.

Comics lot contains: Seduction of the Innocent (1985 – 1986) Issues #1-6.  Eclipse Comics

Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: Eclipse Comics
Publication Date: 1985 – 1986
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics 1,2,3,4,5,6 are in Fine to Fine + condition.  Nice Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Horror Anthology collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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