Well, it’s not from EC, but it’s not terrible
either. The kids comics publisher Papercutz produced this short lived revival
series in 2009. Reviving the Crypt Keeper and his old cronies Vault Keeper and
the old Witch, this series focus on the signature shock ending while trying to
be kid friendly. It’s like Goosebumps only tamer.
In issue one a couple decides to cash in on
the artworks of their recently deceased neighbor while an avid toy collector
finds the ultimate toy deemed “for serious collectors ONLY!” The first story is
a very close clone of the old EC comics. It’s pretty gruesome for a kids comic
and enjoyable. The toy collecting story tries too hard to be funny. It falls
flat. EC was noted for being sometimes both frightening while parodying
American life. This story tries to mock nerd toy collectors who live with their
mommies. This story mostly ends up with egg on its own face.
If I found more of these
issues in a dollar box OR cheaper, I’d snatch ‘em up for kicks. But, it’s not something
that I’ gonna add to my wish list or anything.
Rating 5 out of 10 stars.
Fright Factor: 5 out of 10
stars.
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