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EC Related - William Gaines' Personal Briefcase (c. 1950s)....
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EC Related - William Gaines' Personal Briefcase (c. 1950s). Rarely has there been a more colorful character in comics than EC publisher, Bill Gaines. From his start, taking over the tiny Educational Comics company after the death of his father, Max Gaines; through the development of the renamed Entertaining Comics and their "New Trend" titles, like Tales From the Crypt and Weird Fantasy; to the groundbreaking Mad comic; the uproar caused by Dr. Wertham and the subsequent Senate hearings on comic books and their relation to juvenile delinquency; and finally, the mega-success of the reformatted Mad magazine, Gaines has been at the center of it all. And by Bill's side for years was this battered, leather briefcase. It's an "accordion" style folder brief, with a brass combination lock. The briefcase is unlocked, and the combination has apparently been lost. This item was used by Bill up until his death, in 1992. Carry a little comics history around with you! Comes with copies of the original Annie Gaines auction listing (item #131), and a photo of Gaines with the case.Auction Info
2008 May Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction #828 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2008
22nd-23rd
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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