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Overview
Mini Biography:
Willim Gaines became one of the most important figures in comic book and... moreTrivia:
Always listed the company's attorney among Mad's staff in the magazine's roster... more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Comics to screen: Latest titles heading to film, TV, iTunes and iPhone (From The Geek Files. 6 November 2009, 8:43 PM, PST)
EC Comics Horror Titles Headed Back To Hollywood
(From MTV Splash Page. 4 November 2009, 7:41 AM, PST)
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Bill Gaines | William GainesFilmography
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1. | "Perversions of Science" (1997) | (9 episodes, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.7 (64) |
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2. | Bordello of Blood (1996) | (comic books "Tales From the Crypt") | 1996 | - | 4.8 (4,906) |
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3. | W.E.I.R.D. World (1995) (TV) | (story) | 1995 | - | 4.7 (92) |
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4. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | (11 episodes, 1990-1995) | 1995 | - | 8.1 (3,383) |
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5. | The Vault of Horror (1973) | (stories) | 1973 | - | 6.3 (914) |
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6. | Tales from the Crypt (1972) | (comic book stories Tales From The Crypt and The Vault of Horror) (as Bill Gaines) | 1972 | - | 7.0 (2,025) |
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1. | Ritual (2001/I) | (creator: comic books "Tales from the Crypt") | 2001 | - | 4.6 (467) |
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2. | "MADtv" (1995) | founder: "Mad magazine" (unknown episodes) | 1995 | - | 6.9 (874) |
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3. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | comic book publisher: "Tales from the Crypt" (1 episode, 1989) comic book publisher: "The Haunt of Fear" (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 8.1 (3,383) |
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4. | Up the Academy (1980) | (creator: "Mad" magazine) | 1980 | - | 4.0 (699) |
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5. | The Mad Magazine TV Special (1974) (TV) | (publisher: MAD Magazine) | 1974 | - | 6.7 (9) |
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1. | Sin City (2005) | (special thanks) (as William Gaines) | 2005 | $99M | 8.4 (228,829) |
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1. | The Horror Hall of Fame II (1991) (TV) | Himself | 1991 | - | - |
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2. | Comic Book Collector (1990) | 1990 | - | - | |
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3. | Comic Book Confidential (1988) | Himself | 1988 | - | 6.8 (277) |
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1. | Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004) (TV) | Himself |
Additional 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. morePublicity Listings:
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