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Johnny Craig cover/art; ad for Panic; Graham Ingles/Al Williamson art; 1st app. of Drusilla; Letter to editor from E. Nelson Bridwell.
It's no wonder some people were up in arms about EC's output at the height of their popularity, the disturbing imagery featured on their covers do leave a lasting impression. This particular Johnny Craig illustration is one of the most iconic in the notorious publisher's output, the hanging man is not gory or otherworldly, it is just downright disturbing. The simplicity of this design is the secret to its power, a bleak and straightforward glimpse of death is all it takes, EC knew how to strike a nerve with their audience, and they would continue to test the public's sensibilities long after they switched over to humor in Mad magazine.





Artist Information

Williamson is an American comic book artist who specialized in Western, Adventure, and Science Fiction/Fantasy.