POST # 29 - "THE DEBT" by Jack Davis (original artwork)

Hello, friends!

Where does the time go?

I have been neglecting you, haven't I?

Well, please accept this original art from Jack Davis, originally printed in EC Comics IMPACT # 3, 1955.

A story from their 'New Direction' line of Comics Code approved tales with an "Impact", which appear to be Shock Suspenstories with less blood. This one was written by Carl Wessler.

(For the published color version, click here to go see
THE BLOG AT THE END OF TIME!)

Jack Davis is a legend. I don't think you need me to tell you who he is, and I'm in a bit of a rush, so I'll skip the usual insights and let you enjoy...

THE DEBT!

POST # 27 - "SPAWN OF THE CAT PEOPLE" by Reed Crandall

Here's another beauty from the pages of CREEPY. Issue number 2, to be exact. 1965.

Archie Goodwin wrote it, and Reed Crandall exqisitely illustrated it, with the cinematic genius that hides beneath his perfectly rendered forms. As always, Crandall's gorgeous work is a joy and a wonder to behold.

Following the story is an ad that also appeared in CREEPY #2, drawn by the amazing Jack Davis. It depicts a scene from the story, and was more than likely originally a proposed cover design for issue 2 (Davis created the now famous cover artwork for CREEPY #1, and this cat-people design did make it onto the cover of 1965's EERIE #1 - ashcan edition). It appears Warren decided to bump Davis's cover image, and instead started printing covers by a blossoming artist named Frank Frazetta. The rest, as you know, is history.

Now, grab yourself an extra-large scooper for the kitty litter box, here comes the

SPAWN OF THE CAT-PEOPLE!

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Ad from CREEPY #2. Art by Jack Davis.

Cover for EERIE #1 ashcan edition.