The cover of 1952's Startling Terror Tales 11 is a prime example of L.B. Cole's cover art philosophy on his Star Publications titles. LBCole PreCodeHorror sponsored
\nThe cover of 1952's Startling Terror Tales #11 might just be the best example of the reason behind the memorable six-year run of company Star Publications during what might have been the most competitive period in the history of the American comic book market. Despite being fueled mostly by reprint material that was in many cases just 2-3 years old at the time, L.B.
He even gave it a more intriguing title, The Ghost Spider of Death!!, and as was typical of the Cole formula for such comic books during this period he included an explanatory blurb on the cover: 'Have you ever wondered why wickedness and evil remain in the world? How is it that some things can be explained, while others cannot? Are you sure you can walk without turning to see if you're being followed? If you can sleep without fearing the unknown… then read this story, for it may be the...