Released October 1990

The Vault of Horror #2

Synopsis

Reprints. 1990-91 Gladstone reprint series. This series can easily be confused with the original series (10c cover priced), the 1991-92 Russ Cochran reprint series, or 1992-99 RC/Gemstone reprint series. Cover art by Johnny Craig. "Modern Horror Art" article by Jim Twitchell, art by Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, and Graham Ingels. "Silver Threads Among the Mold!", script and art by Johnny Craig; Cedric, a sculptor, wants to marry the lovely Christine, but she keeps putting him off; As one final attempt to win her over, he tells her he's going to carve a life-size statue of her, and coat it with silver. "People Who Live in Brass Hearses," script by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines, art by Jack Davis; Mr. Byrd is a weird old bird; He keeps to himself and only comes to town to buy supplies; To add to the weirdness, he also drives an old hearse-wagon, with the back curtains always covering the wagon behind him; One day, two fugitives chance upon Byrd's secluded home and break in. "Treasure!" text story by Bill Gaines. "Strictly From Hunger!", script by Al Feldstein (co-plot, script) and Bill Gaines (co-plot), art by George Evans; Pete has cancer; And when all medical science fails him, he visits a witch who hexes him so that he'll never die. "A Grim Fairy Tale!", script by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines, art by Graham Ingels; Once upon a time, there was a nice little medieval town with one small problem: rats. The Haunt of Fear #18 cover reprint by Graham Ingels. "Pipe Down!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; Lila is not happy with her husband, Andrew; All he does is sit and read poetry, ignoring her; Then, handsome Howard enters her life and they strike up a romance. "Bedtime Gory!", script by Al Feldstein, art by George Evans; Milton wants to be a big man, and he doesn't mind ruining others to get his way; He marries Lorna and insinuates himself into her father's company; Through blackmail, he gains control of the company, causing the old man's suicide. "Pot-Shot!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; Amboy is a reckless young man; he drives his carriage without a thought for the peasants he runs over. "The Black Ferris!", script by Ray Bradbury (original story) and Al Feldstein (adaptation), art by Jack Davis; Hank and Pete make an amazing discovery at a strange carnival; They see Mr. Cooger board a Ferris wheel and, after a short ride, a small boy has taken his place; The wheel has made Cooger younger!