Addams and Evil

Charles Addams’s macabrely whimsical family first came to life in his iconic New Yorker cartoons, and this 1965 Pocket Books collection gathered many of those single-panel gems into a single, enduring volume. Though technically a single issue, it served as the definitive introduction to Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and the rest of the delightfully ghoulish clan, cementing their place in pop culture. The book remains a cornerstone of Addams’s legacy, showcasing his pitch-perfect blend of dark humor and elegant, creepy artistry.