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William M. Gaines (1922–1992)

Willim Gaines became one of the most important figures in comic book and humor history by accident. Gaines' father, M.C. (Max) Gaines, was the publisher of Educational Comics (EC). When the elder Gaines died in 1947 as a result of freak boating accident, the younger Gaines found himself publisher. At the time... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1997 Perversions of Science (TV series)
People's Choice (1997) (comic books "Weird Science")
Ultimate Weapon (1997) (comic books "Incredible Sci-Fi")
Snap Ending (1997) (comic books "Weird Science")
Panic (1997) (comic books "Weird Science")
Planely Possible (1997) (comic books "Weird Fantasy")
 
1996 Bordello of Blood (comic books "Tales From the Crypt")
 
1995 W.E.I.R.D. World (TV movie) (story)
 
1990-1995 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Comes the Dawn (1995) (comic books)
Half-Way Horrible (1993) (comic books)
Creep Course (1993) (comic books)
Split Personality (1992) (comic books)
What's Cookin' (1992) (as originally published by: in the comic magazine entitled 'The Haunt of Fear')
 
1973 The Vault of Horror (based on the stories written by / as Bill Gaines)
 
1972 Tales from the Crypt (comic book stories Tales From The Crypt and The Vault of Horror / as Bill Gaines)
 
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2002 Ritual (creator: comic books "Tales from the Crypt")
 
Tales from the Crypt (TV series) (comic magazine publisher: "Tales from the Crypt" - 2 episodes, 1991-1996) (comic magazine publisher: "The Vault of Horror" - 2 episodes, 1992-1994) (comic book publisher: "Tales from the Crypt" - 1 episode, 1989) (comic magazine publisher: "Shock SuspenStories" - 1 episode, 1991) (comic magazine publisher: "The Haunt of Fear" - 1 episode, 1992)
Report from the Grave (1996) (comic magazine publisher: "Tales from the Crypt")
Surprise Party (1994) (comic magazine publisher: "The Vault of Horror")
Strung Along (1992) (comic magazine publisher: "The Vault of Horror")
On a Deadman's Chest (1992) (comic magazine publisher: "The Haunt of Fear")
Carrion Death (1991) (comic magazine publisher: "Shock SuspenStories")
 
1995 MADtv (TV series) (founder: "Mad magazine")
 
1980 Up the Academy (creator: "Mad" magazine)
 
1974 The Mad Magazine TV Special (TV movie) (publisher: MAD Magazine)
 
1973 The Vault of Horror (original publisher: in the comic magazines entitled 'The Vault of Horror' and 'Tales from the Crypt')
 
Hide HideThanks (1 title)
2005 Sin City (special thanks - as William Gaines)
 
Hide HideSelf (3 titles)
1991 The Horror Hall of Fame II (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Comic Book Collector (documentary short)
 
1988 Comic Book Confidential (documentary)
Himself
 
Hide HideArchive Footage (3 titles)
2010 Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Troldspejlet (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He was the head of EC Comics, famous for their science fiction (which featured stories by Ray Bradbury), their memorably gruesome horror comics and finally for Mad Magazine.

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Bill Gaines | William Gaines | originally published by
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

My staff creates the magazine, all I provide is the atmosphere. See more »

Trivia:

Once filled MAD office water coolers with white wine See more »

Trademark:

Long beard See more »

Nickname:

Bill See more »

Star Sign:

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