Reed Crandall Piracy #4 Cover Original Art (EC, 1955). Piracy's last pre-...
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Consign your material to be auctioned alongside these items on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Consignment Deadline for this auction is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Description
Reed Crandall Piracy #4 Cover Original Art (EC, 1955). Piracy's last pre-Code strike cuts straight across the deck. Reed Crandall sends two sea dogs into a blade fight above black water, with a ship on the horizon and death underfoot. EC's "New Direction" gamble kept adult menace alive inside adventure, and this cover shows the house method at full sail. Created twice-up scale in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 12" x 18". The side bar, header, and logo are stat paste-ups with some discoloration. The logo stat is partially lifting at the edges, though still attached to the cover. The board is lightly toned, a small spot of marginal foxing, whiteout touch-ups outside the main image, and light handling/edge wear. In Very Good condition.Lookup the Comic Book in our Guide
Auction Info
2026 September 25 - 27 Comic Art Signature® Auction #7470 (go to Auction Home page)
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7th
Monday
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September
25th-27th
Friday-Sunday
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