SUSPENSE #19 * CGC 6.0 * Graves, I Can Dig

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Title: SUSPENSE No. 19
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Publisher:Atlas [Indicia: Broadcast Features Publications, Inc.]
Date Published: June, 1952
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CGC certified: Fine (6.0). Off-white to white pages. Cover: Russ Heath. Carl Wessler script. Art: Bill Everett, George Roussos, Fred Kita, Jim Mooney, Bob Fujitani.

Suspense started off as a mystery title, loosely based upon a popular CBS radio show, before pivoting to horror tales with the 3rd ish. There's a close connection between radio mystery shows and horror comics, as EC's Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein were both fans of eerie radio programs, citing them as an inspiration for EC's horror hosts. "Bill and I had remembered 'The Witch's Tale' and 'Lights Out' from radio — this is all old hat, I know — and we tried it out in the comics..." — Al Feldstein interview, Squa Tront #9, 1983.

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.