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ow pages; spine taped, tape fc
5th issue; Feldstein cvr; Infinity story; Ray Bradbury adaptation; EC Comics


The tried and true formula of EC’s horror books was deployed with a similar effect in the company’s sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre books. The first ingredient being absolutely stellar artwork by some of the most talented illustrators in the business, next, a compelling title, third a snappy plot with a clear, concise story, and finally, a shock or twist ending. By sticking with this recipe EC carved out a niche for themselves in the comic market at precisely the right moment, cape books were on the wane, without a defined enemy to fight, superhero comics lost their way, and someone had to fill the void. Romance comics and western titles were popular at the time, but nobody quite rose to the occasion like EC. Weird Fantasy #17 (issue #5 in the run) is one of those perfect self-contained EC comics that collectors know and love, and thanks to Frederic Wertham and his ilk, these little gems have grown in stature to assume a legendary perch in the history of the funny book, earning the respect they deserve after attempts to consign them to the dustbin of history. Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Marie Severin, Jack Kamen, and Harvey Kurtzman have all contributed their considerable talents to the creation of this issue.