In the last days of pre-code horror, almost as though the creators knew their days
were numbered, they pushed the limits of good taste and proper behavior. THE
THING (1952-1954) led the pack in excessive violence and extreme situations, but it
wasn't just a gore-fest; the stories and the illustration were among the best in the
business! THE THING featured some of the earliest work of Steve Ditko, including his
very first cover. When the conversation turns to pre-code horror classics THE THING.
Like the lunch of many readers, always comes up. RETRO COMIC REPRINTS will have all 17
issues in three great books ---- time to get your horror on!