An in-depth look at the rise and fall of EC Comics followed by a brief overview of the subsequent movies, television series and merchandising spun off from "Tales from the Crypt." Published in 1996 prior to the release of the film "Ritual" and the Sci-Fi Channel's radio drama. Includes reprints of four popular stories, as well as the debut of "The Mother," a lost comic intended for the unpublished "Shock Illustrated #4." Filled with over a thousand illustrations and photos (primarily in color), the book was issued in both hardcover and softcover editions.