# EC Cruel Universe Vol. 1 Graphic Novel Anthology

Graphic Novel: EC Cruel Universe Vol. 1 is a science-fiction and horror anthology collecting issues \#1–5. Its stories bring together multiple writers and artists for tales involving extraterrestrial entities, scientists and technological catastrophe.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 22.94 CAD
- Previous price: 26.99 CAD
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:13:18.388Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 24

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## At a glance

- Collects Cruel Universe issues \#1–5 in one volume.
- A science-fiction and horror anthology featuring stories by multiple writers and artists.
- The listing identifies it as a 2025 Eisner Award nominee and a 2025 Ringo Award nominee for Best Anthology.

## Pros

- Combines five issues into a single 176-page collection.
- Multiple creative teams offer a range of cosmic and science-fiction horror stories.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Oni Press
- Publication date: July 1 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 1637157851
- ISBN-13: 978-1637157855
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 482 g
- Dimensions: 16.83 x 1.27 x 25.88 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for a collected science-fiction and horror anthology.
- EC Comics readers interested in the Cruel Universe series.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a single continuous story rather than an anthology.
- Readers who prefer books in a language other than English.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller low-star share shows that reactions are not uniformly positive. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance on how the anthology’s stories will suit an individual reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What issues does EC Cruel Universe Vol. 1 collect?
The listing says the volume collects Cruel Universe \#1–5.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 176 pages.
### What kinds of stories are included?
The listing describes a science-fiction and horror anthology involving extraterrestrial entities, scientists and technological catastrophe.
### What language is this edition?
The listing specifies English.

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