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Comiczeichner, b. 1926 - d. 2001

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      • JOHNNY CRAIG Original Art * VAULT OF HORROR #25 Penciled Prelim, 1996
        Dec. 10, 2020

        JOHNNY CRAIG Original Art * VAULT OF HORROR #25 Penciled Prelim, 1996

        Est: $200 - $300

        Heading: Author: [Original Comic Art] Craig, Johnny Title: Original Pencil Rough, VAULT OF HORROR #25 Recreation by Johnny Craig Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: c. 1990s Description: Pencil on paper, measuring 8x11", signed "Johnny Craig." Excellent condition, a few fox marks. Matted and framed to 17x20". A certificate of authenticity from Mr. Roger Hill, EC historian, former editor of "Squa Tront," and administrator of the Johnny Craig Estate, is affixed to the back of the frame. Pencil rough created as a preliminary for a recreation in oils of Johnny Craig's cover for Vault of Horror #25. Craig's cover illustrates his classic story, "Seance!," in which a couple of con men and the crooked spiritualist who aids them in their schemes get served a karmic comeuppance from beyond. A limited edition of 100 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues are available. Over 200 pages, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcovers $40, dust-jacketed hardcover with limitation plate $200. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665 R. Crumb says, "I found [PBA's catalogue] so interesting that I am saving it for the texts that accompany the comics which were put up for auction. This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books. I especially enjoyed the reviews of the post-war horror comics. Great. Priceless." Consignments welcome for PBA's Spring 2021 Comic Book sale. Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age and Silver Age comics, original art and ephemera sought. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665

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      • JOHNNY CRAIG Original Art * GHOULUNATICS Penciled Prelim, 1996
        Dec. 10, 2020

        JOHNNY CRAIG Original Art * GHOULUNATICS Penciled Prelim, 1996

        Est: $600 - $900

        Heading: Author: [Original Comic Art] Craig, Johnny Title: Original Pencil Sketch of the GHOULUNATICS by Johnny Craig Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 1996 Description: Pencil on paper, measuring 8x10", signed "Johnny Craig." Excellent condition. Matted and framed under museum-quality no-glare plexiglass to 16x18½". The GhouLunatics get set for a graveyard bash in this charming half-scale pencil preliminary for a painting in oils. Craig has made the notation "Sketch – Bill Leach / 8-96," indicating that the painting was commissioned by Bill Leach, publisher of the EC fanzine Horror from the Crypt of Fear and a personal friend of Craig's. Bill has signed the bottom margin in ink. A limited edition of 100 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues are available. Over 200 pages, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcovers $40, dust-jacketed hardcover with limitation plate $200. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665 R. Crumb says, "I found [PBA's catalogue] so interesting that I am saving it for the texts that accompany the comics which were put up for auction. This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books. I especially enjoyed the reviews of the post-war horror comics. Great. Priceless." Consignments welcome for PBA's Spring 2021 Comic Book sale. Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age and Silver Age comics, original art and ephemera sought. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com or call 415-989-2665

        PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
      • Johnny Craig illustration of the "Checkered Demon" toasting the "Vault Keeper".
        Jul. 30, 2016

        Johnny Craig illustration of the "Checkered Demon" toasting the "Vault Keeper".

        Est: $1,600 - $1,800

        13. Johnny Craig illustration of the “Checkered Demon” toasting the “Vault Keeper”. (1990) Accomplished in pencil, ink, and watercolor on 10.5 x 14 in. artist leaf. Johnny Craig was celebrated for his work throughout the 1950s-1980s, but was perhaps first known for his work at EC Comics drawing horror stories featuring EC’s various hosts. The consignor commissioned Craig in 1990 to create this work featuring EC’s “Vault Keeper” (with “Drusilla” looking on!) toasting underground artist S. Clay Wilson’s “Checkered Demon”. Beautifully rendered and colored. Signed in pencil in the lower right of art, “Johnny Craig”. Exhibiting some white-out use. In fine condition. $1,600 - $1,800

        Profiles in History
      • Johnny Craig War Against Crime #3 Cover Art
        Jan. 23, 2016

        Johnny Craig War Against Crime #3 Cover Art

        Est: $3,400 - $4,400

        Johnny Craig (Am. 1926-2001) War Against Crime #3 Cover Original Art, EC 1948, pen, brush and ink on board with notations on all margins. Signed lower right. Entertainment Comics' The War Against Crime series would later change its title to The Vault of Horror series in 1950. Sight: 19" H x 13 1/2" W. Frame: 22 3/4" H x 15 5/8" W. John Thomas Alexis Craig, better known as Johnny Craig, became the assistant to Harry Lampert (creator of The Flash) at All American Comics while studying at the Art Students League of New York. After serving in World War II, he began drawing for EC Comics, including Moon Girl and the Prince, Saddle Justice and Crime Patrol. Unlike many comic artists, he was also a writer, and wrote many of the stories for the Vault of Horror (and became its editor in 1954). He worked briefly for Atlas Comics (predecessor of Marvel) and did some work on the Iron Man comics. He retired in the 1980s and was posthumously inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2005. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

        Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
      • Johnny Craig Crypt Keeper.
        Feb. 15, 2015

        Johnny Craig Crypt Keeper.

        Est: $300 - $500

        10" x 12" Pencil Drawing, from the Craig Estate. Crypt Keeper in a Cemetery. signed lower left.

        Weiss Auctions
      • CRAIG John Thomas Alexis (1926-2001)
        Feb. 23, 2013

        CRAIG John Thomas Alexis (1926-2001)

        Est: €700 - €900

        CRAIG John Thomas Alexis (1926-2001) FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Encre de Chine pour la planche 4 de cette histoire publiée dans la revue Vault of horror en 1952. 56 x 38 cm.

        Artcurial
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