
Pre-Code Horror
Golden Age horror published before Comics Code restrictions
Graham Ingels Cover
Artwork from one of EC’s defining horror artists
Old Witch Origin
Key EC horror host origin issue
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The Haunt of Fear #14 (1952) – Classic Graham Ingels Cover & Old Witch Origin
A highly desirable EC Comics pre-code horror issue featuring a classic cover by Graham “Ghastly” Ingels and the origin story of the Old Witch, one of EC’s legendary horror hosts.
Published in 1952, The Haunt of Fear #14 comes from the golden age of EC horror, before the Comics Code Authority changed the landscape of horror comics forever. This is exactly the kind of grim, atmospheric EC issue that pre-code horror collectors chase.
Key Details
- title Title The Haunt of Fear #14
- storefront Publisher EC Comics
- event Publication Date July/August 1952
- info Era Golden Age
- info Genre Pre-Code Horror
- brush Cover Artist Graham “Ghastly” Ingels
- info Key Significance Origin story of the Old Witch
- groups Featured Story A Little Stranger!
- info Additional Story Art Jack Kamen, Sid Check and Jack Davis
- info Cover Price 10¢
- info Condition GD 2.0 estimated raw comic
Why It Matters
- star Classic Graham “Ghastly” Ingels EC horror cover
- star Origin story of the Old Witch, one of EC’s iconic horror hosts
- star Original EC pre-code horror issue from 1952
- star Published before Comics Code restrictions reshaped horror comics
- star Strong collector appeal for Golden Age horror and EC Comics collectors
Creators
This issue features cover and story art by Graham “Ghastly” Ingels, one of the defining artists of EC horror. Additional story art is credited to Jack Kamen, Sid Check and Jack Davis, making this a strong example of the EC horror house style.
Collector Notes
The Haunt of Fear #14 is a standout EC horror issue thanks to its classic Ingels cover and the origin of the Old Witch. EC pre-code horror books remain among the most collected Golden Age comics, and issues with recognised cover or character significance carry added collector demand.
This copy is estimated at GD 2.0. Please review all photos carefully before purchase, as condition is an important factor with Golden Age pre-code horror comics.
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