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SCREAM-INDUCING SIXTH ISSUE OF THE ALL-NEW...

RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO WILLIAM M. GAINES, AL FELDSTBN,

REED CRANDALL, JOHNNY CRAIG, JACK DAVIS, WILL ELDER, GEORGE

EVANS, GRAHAM INGELS, JACK KAMEN, BERNIE KRIGSTEIN, HARVEY

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THE CRYPT KEEPER ADDRESSES

Hell nook

- —V

Whassup, fright-fans? It's the Crypt-Keeper beepin' it

surreal in his CRYPT-CRIB! Ready for another round

of HORRENDOUS REVIEWS and PAINFULPRAISE? Seems like some ofyou have noticed that were

actually LISTENING and RESPONDING to you -our CREEPY CRITICS! For an EERIE EXAMPLE,the fact that YOU voted “Queen ofthe Vampires, ” by

Marc (with a “C”) Bilgrey and Mr. Exes, yourfavorite

story from TALES FROM THE CRYPT if5 says that

you all enjoyed the new DARKER art style.

Don't forget to vote for you FAVE story in this issue,

and we'll reveal the winner in our very NEXT ISSUE!

No, never-ending camPAINS here, boys andGHOULS! And the winner will be decided by YOU,not some SUPER-DELICATE-TYPES!

For those ofyou in FLORIDA still waiting for the

results on CRYPT ff4 poll, believe it or not, it was a

TIE between “Crystal Clear " by Don McGregor and

James Romberger and “Extra Life“ by Neil Kleid and

Chris Noeth. At least that’s what our official vote-

counter “Hangin"’ Chad tells us!

Ifyou MISERABLE MISCREANTS missed any ofour ROTTING recent issues, check out the paperback

and hardcover collections now on sale. The third VEN-

OMOUS VOLUME, entitled “TALES FROM THECRYPT #3: ZOMBIELICIOUS” also features

“Graveyard Shift at the Twilight Gardens” by Rob

Vollmar and Tim Smith 3, an EXCLUSIVE all-new

tale, never before seen anywhere!

That takes care ofOLD BUSINESS, let’s see whatyou

DEAD HEADS sent us this time. .

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HEY TERROR-LOVERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Just want to say that TALES FROM THECRYPT is the best comic EVER! I never read the

old comics and I’m not allowed to watch theTVshow. I loved the first issue, my favorite story was

“Body of Work.” In the second issue I loved

“The Tenant” and the “Garden.” The third issue

was great. I didn't like the fourth issue that much.

I have one complaint though, I like the artwork

but it belongs in a different comic. If the comic

is meant to be scary then the art should be scary.

I have some titles for future issues: “DEATHHOUSE," THE MONSTER FROM THESWAMP,” “THE ATTIC," and “THEATEROF THE DAMNED."You ghouls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Colby “Crypt-lover” Nclson-Bctz

You ROCK, Colby!!!!!!!! And let us know what

you think ofthe SCARY art in this issue. If it

were any SCARIER our ancient editor would

have a coronary!!!!!!

Subject: TALES FROM THE CRYPT, The

Return

Hello Crypt Dwellers,

First, let me say that I was shocked when I saw

TALES FROM THE CRYPT was back. I am

too young for the comics, but was an avid fan

of thc*I"V series growing up. So once I saw the

first issue in stores, I bought it. I was very

excited as I opened the book and began to read

and I have to say after the first story 1 was

hooked. I love the art style that is being used.

I know many people have complained that

they would like to see something more modern

maybe along the lines of Ben Templesmith,

but I feel the art fits the stories. The stories are-

very good as well. I especially liked the “Extra

Life" (issue #4) story. You brought a part of

modern pop culture in and I like that. I have

bought every issue thus far and look forward to

new issues.

Praise aside, issue #5 gave us the “Kid Tested,

Mother Approved” story. At first read I

thought the art was a bit rough; but after a sec-

ond read I stay with my stance that the art fits

the story. Just a bit rough for my taste.

In short, great work. Keep up the pace. Love

the evolution of the art style. Thank you for

reviving such an entertaining comic.

Jesse Rosenbaum

Bridgewater, NJ

Hey they weren’t called ECfor nothing!

Dear sir,

When I first learned that TALES FROM THECRYPT was coming back from the dead, I was

over the moon with joy! Now, after I reading

no. 3, 1 wish it stayed that way. I have read the

stories from the old comics in the reprints and

they’re great, but what you have done with

TALES FROM THE CRYPT this new run is,

bad. I know that you’re making them for kids,

but the stories you are doing are watered down

and lame! I’m not saying that you should stop

making TALES FROM THE CRYPT. No, for

from it! And marketing to kids is okay. We need

comics for kids. Kids today are very smart, and

know what makes a good story, but don’t dumbdown yours for them.

Kev

Scotland

We hear you, Kev! Tell us what you think our darker,

scarier NEW (OLD) DIRECTION!

Subject: My first TALES FROM THE CRYPTfeedback

What’s up? Ever since I looked at and subse-

quently picked up the first issue. I’ve been

hooked on Talcs From The Crypt. I’ve only seen

samples of the original EC run, but I wouldn’t

listen to the critics who say things about the art

anyway. The way I sec it, the an in this comic

series has evolved to cater to audiences of 2008.

And the Crypt-Keeper has never looked better

(deader?).

So far, your stories have brushed the surface of

pop culture (cell phones, toy/comic collecting,

goths, American Idol), and you’ve even done a

story reflecting the dangerous times post 9/11

(the suicide bomber one). I can only imagine

where your inspiration for such stories lie.

Anyway, keep up the great work, and let's hope

no soccer moms try to "pull a Wertham" on you.

Peter Fay

Brooklyn, NY

We hate to tell you this, Peter, but our biggest

sourcefor BLOOD-CURDLING story ideas are

NEWSPAPERS! We figured since no one under

the age offifty reads those antiquatedjournals of

jaw-dropping TERROR anymore that we hit the

jackpot! Or in other words, when it comes to all-

out SCARY, nothing beats REALITY!

Keep those emails and letters coming - it makes

the other GhouLunaics ever GREENER with

envy! Send letters to:

The Crypt- Keeper’s Comer

40 Exchange Place, Suite 1 308

New York, NY 10005

Or email your comments to the Old Editor at:

salicrup@papercutz.com

SUBS@$W?I0NS!For a one year (six-issue) subscription to TALES

FROM THE CRYPT, just send a check or money

order, in US funds only,

for $24.00.

Send to: subCRYPTions.

PAPERCUTZ,

40 Exchange Place.

Suite 1308, New York,

NY 10005. Make

checks payable to NBM.

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