Vault of Horror
EC · 1950–1955 · 29 issues
About the series
From 1950 to 1955, EC Comics unleashed Vault of Horror, a cornerstone of the publisher’s legendary horror line that ran for 29 issues. Anchored by the sardonic Vault-Keeper (alongside his fellow ghouls the Crypt-Keeper and Old Witch), the series delivered twist-laden tales of comeuppance and dread, most often written by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines. The unforgettable art of Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels brought these morbid morality plays to life with a mix of gruesome detail and sly, unsettling charm. A key title in the pre-Comics Code horror boom, Vault of Horror remains essential for its influence on the genre and its masterful blend of shock and storytelling.