HAUNTED THRILLS #1 * CGC 3.0 * Impact of AJAX

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Title: HAUNTED THRILLS No. 1
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Publisher:Ajax-Farrell [Indicia: Farrell Comics, Inc.]
Date Published: June, 1952
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CGC certified: G/VG (3.0). Cream to off-white. No cover, script or art credits. Cover reprinted as the cover of Tales To Terrible To Tell #8. A 3.0 sold for $138 in November 2020; a 2.5 sold for $175 in June 2021.

The first ish of Ajax-Farrell's flagship fear-fest sets the tone for moody masterworks to come. "The impact of Ajax stories is found more in the outlandish plots, strange settings, garish colors and moody, portentous atmospheres than in excesses of violence, mayhem or gore." — George Suarez, Tales To Terrible To Tell #4. NEC: 1991-92, p. 27.

A limited edition of 150 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues is available. 400 lots, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcover $30, deluxe hardcover with dust jacket and limitation plate $200. Ten of the 15 hardcovers are pre-ordered and the rest will go quickly, so reserve yours now. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.

Consignments welcome for PBA's December 2021 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.