B. Krigstein #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first volume of a comprehensive retrospective collects the early and mid-career work of legendary comics artist Bernard Krigstein, spanning from his earliest known pieces in 1919 through 1955. It covers his formative years in illustration and his groundbreaking transition into comic books, including his acclaimed work for EC Comics on titles like 'Tales from the Crypt' and 'The Haunt of Fear.' The volume features rare and previously uncollected material, showcasing Krigstein's evolving style and his influence on the medium's visual storytelling.
"Black Silver Heart" is a gripping, atmospheric tale from 2002, written by Carl Wessler and brought to life with stark, expressive art by Bernie Krigstein, whose pencils and inks define the story’s haunting mood. Set in a shadowed underworld of ancient catacombs, it follows Pietro as he flees with stolen silver, only to become lost in the dark—his only companion the corpse of his betrayed partner, Gino. With Marie Severin’s subtle coloring and Jim Wroten’s tight lettering, the issue builds tension through silence and shadow, while the cover by Bernie Krigstein captures the story’s eerie, claustrophobic dread.
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Pietro grabbed the sack of silver as Gino followed him out of the store and headed for their hideout. The take was good, goods worth 4000 lire that some American might purchase for much more. Deciding to hide the swag in the Catacombs, they took their wine w/them and headed down into the eerie place, lined w/mummies of the long departed. Reaching their desired spot, Pietro suddenly plunged a knife into the back of his partner, for his greed was too much. Grabbing the loot, he headed back down the unlit passages toward the exit, lamp in hand, but became disoriented and hopelessly lost. He found his way back to Gino's body, and, picking him up, and begging the man to show him the way out as Pietro carried him along. And then......the lamp's light went out!
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