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Shock SuspenStories#1
Cover: Al Feldstein

Shock SuspenStories #1

Feb 1952 · EC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Neat Job!", a young man named Canfield plots to eliminate his uncle to secure a share of the inheritance—only to find himself trapped by the very crime he committed. Written by Al Feldstein and illustrated with chilling precision, this first issue of EC's Shock SuspenStories delivers a twist-laden tale of greed and unintended consequences. The cover, also by Feldstein, captures the story’s grim tension in stark, unforgettable detail.

Contains 4 stories
The Neat Job!
8 pp · Crime
Arthur Berdeen (Eleanor's husband, death)two unnamed detectivesEleanor Berdeen (villain)
Yellow!
7 pp · War
Sergeant Maurer (radio man)unnamed sentryCaptain Millikan ("B" Company Commander)Lieutenant Martin Henderson (the Colonel's son, death)Sergeant HefnerColonel Clark HendersonThe Nazis (villains, named only)

In "Yellow!", a young soldier stands before a firing squad, condemned for cowardice during battle. His father, a hardened colonel, delivers a final, heart-wrenching lie—telling his son the guns are loaded with blanks, so he might die with honor.

The Monsters!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Hinkel (scientist)Alex (scientist)Herman (scientist)Jennings (stenographer)two mutants
The Rug!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Conrad "Connie" Cartwright (wealthy socialite)Reggie (playboy, Cartwright's companion)

In "The Rug!", Conrad and his friend Reggie venture into the woods for a hunting trip, seeking a grizzly bear to add to Conrad’s collection—especially one he can turn into a rug, much to Reggie’s discomfort. When Conrad finally bags his prize, the quiet of the forest is shattered by a sound that suggests another bear is still out there, watching.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $174
CGC 9.8 · 6 in census $11,016
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $8,319
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $4,905*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $2,571
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $1,967
CGC 8.5 · 15 in census $1,476
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CGC 8.0 · 10 in census $1,476
CGC 7.5 · 10 in census $853
CGC 7.0 · 21 in census $739
CGC 6.5 · 16 in census $739
CGC 6.0 · 17 in census $573
CGC 5.5 · 14 in census $573
CGC 5.0 · 20 in census $466
CGC 4.5 · 17 in census $372
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $337
CGC 3.5 · 14 in census $325
CGC 3.0 · 10 in census $271*
CGC 2.5 · 9 in census $256
CGC 2.0 · 3 in census $188
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $151
CGC 0.5 · 5 in census $102
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Graham Ingels
colorist Marie Severin
letterer Jim Wroten
cover pencils, inks Al Feldstein

Reprints

Reprinted in Weird Fantasy #11 (1952), Shock Suspenstories #1 (1981), EC Classics #4 (1985), Kalla kårar #5/1990 (1990), Shock Suspenstories #1 (1992), Iskalde Grøss #8/1992 (1992), Iskalde Grøss #1/1993 (1993), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #13 (2015), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #14 (2015), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #22 (2018), Choke Gasp! The Best of 75 Years of EC Comics #[nn] (2019), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #34 (2023), Shock Suspenstories #1 (2023)

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