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.
In "The Flying Machine," Emperor Yuan's ruthless reaction to a villager's groundbreaking invention sets a tense, haunting tone as the pursuit of progress collides with the fear of power. The story unfolds with quiet dread, exploring the cost of innovation in a world where knowledge is a threat.
In "The Catacombs," Pietro and Gino, two thieves with a score to settle, flee with a haul of silver and a bottle of wine, seeking refuge in the shadowed depths of ancient catacombs. As the flickering light of their lamp cuts through the tomb’s silence, Pietro’s betrayal turns the underground labyrinth into a trap of his own making—now lost, desperate, and haunted by the corpse he carries.
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