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FELDSTEIN, Al (1925-2014). CRAIG, Johnny (1926-2001). E.C. Comics GhouLunatics Horror Hosts Photo Set. EC Comics, [1950s]. Set of three photographs depicting comic book artist Johnny Craig made-up as the three “GhouLunatics" horror hosts: The Old Witch, The Vault-Keeper, and The Crypt-Keeper. The faux-signed (by the hosts) photographs were shot by editor Al Feldstein, who also did Craig's makeup. 5 x 7". Pinholes, light toning and staining, adhesive residue verso. Overall good. [Together with] A small vintage flash tattoo of Hot Stuff the Little Devil.
“The first EC premiums... were 5x7" black and white photos of the hosts of EC's horror comics, the three 'GhouLunatics.' They were offered in letter columns beginning in late 1950, and continued for two years. […] About 10,000 sets were eventually sold, and they are quite rare.... The photos were the idea of staff 'gofer' Paul Kast, and Gaines donated the proceeds from them to help pay Kast's way through law school."
-Grant Geissman, Collectibly MAD: The Mad and EC Collectibles Guide. p. 26.