1 / 7EC Comics: The New Trend 1950–54, 45th Edition
EC Comics: The New Trend 1950–54, 45th Edition is a TASCHEN book about the comics publisher’s New Trend period. It brings together era covers, interior pages, panels, photographs, original artwork and selected stories across horror, crime, science fiction and war comics.
At a glance
- Covers from the New Trend era include titles such as Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, Two-Fisted Tales and MAD.
- The contents also include interior pages and panels, photographs, vintage original artwork and selected stories.
- The publisher describes the book as covering EC’s peak period and its range of genres and themes.
Reference price: £30.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Combines covers, story material and historical visual material in one 512-page volume.
- Its focus spans several EC genres, including horror, crime, science fiction and war comics.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | TASCHEN |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 Sept. 2025 |
| Edition | 45th |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 512 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3836597942 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-3836597944 |
| Weight listed | 1.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 3.4 x 21.7 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- EC Comics readers interested in the New Trend period and its classic titles.
- Collectors and pop-culture historians looking for covers, original artwork and archival context.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a focused collection of stories from just one EC title or genre.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
87% 87% - 4 stars
5% 5% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
0% 0%
The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The distribution is strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, although lower ratings are also present. This suggests generally favourable reception among raters, but does not establish which aspects buyers liked or what prompted lower scores.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It focuses on EC Comics’ New Trend period, with covers, interior pages and panels, photographs, vintage original artwork and selected stories.
Which EC titles are mentioned?
The listing names Tales from the Crypt, The Haunt of Fear, Weird Science, Weird Fantasy, Two-Fisted Tales, Frontline Combat, Panic and MAD.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 512 pages.
Alternative options
Marvel Comics Library: Avengers. 1963–1965
£43.82
Marvel Comics Library: Spider-Man. 1962–1964 (Jumbo)
£44.35
Marvel Comics Library: Silver Surfer. 1968–1970 (Bibliotheca Universalis)
£19.51
100 Movies of the 1990s
£27.48
The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta: 45th Ed. (45th Edition)
£24.98
Masterpieces of Fantasy Art: 45th Ed. (45th Edition)
£20.30
Helmut Newton: Polaroids
£39.97
The EC Archives: Tales From The Crypt Volume 1
£13.99
Ec Archives: Weird Science Volume 1, The (The EC Archives)
£14.69
Marvel Comics Library: Spider-Man. 1962–1964 (Bibliotheca Universalis)
£19.50
Marvel Comics Library: Fantastic Four. 1961–1963 (Bibliotheca Universalis)
£19.51
DC Finest: Deadman: How Many Times Can a Guy Die?
£23.00
