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The Atlas Comics Library No. 1: Adventures Into Terror Vol. 1

by Gene Colan

Other authors: Allan Harvey (Restorer), Russ Heath (Contributor), Dr. Michael J. Vassallo (Editor), Basil Wolverton (Contributor)

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Atlas holds a special place among aficionados of the genre, producing more horror titles and issues by far, than anyone in the industry. While the quality of EC's six horror/sci-fi titles was unsurpassed with their elite cadre of talent, Atlas was the equivalent of the B-movies studio, churning out anywhere from 8 to 12 different horror titles a month, giving a wider array of artists, including some of the best craftsmen of the era, a chance to show off their talents: in addition to those already mentioned, future volumes will include Bill Everett, John Romita, Bernie Krigstein, Jerry Robinson, Harry Anderson, and Matt Fox. Stories from Marvel's Atlas line have barely been reprinted.… (more)
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Harvey, AllanRestorersecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Heath, RussContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Vassallo, Dr. Michael J.Editorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Wolverton, BasilContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
McCardle, RyanDesignersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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