Elvira's House of Mystery #11 (1987) Cover art Dave Stevens
The Mistress of the Dark took over DC's House of Mystery series for an eleven-issue run in 1986-87. This final issue was billed as a Giant-Sized Halloween Spectacular, and featured a beautiful cover by the late, great Dave Stevens. Most of Elvira's House of Mystery comics had very lighthearted, B-grade stories, and the last issue was no exception. This one also included Cain helping to tell the story.
The Tick Big Halloween Special #5 (1999) Cover artist Sean Wang
It’s Halloween Day in The City, and The Tick and Arthur are shopping for a pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern. Much to their shock, they discover that the local farmstand has been overrun with living pumpkins.
Werewolf By Night #12 (1973) Cover art John Romita Sr
This cover was drawn by the famous John Romita Sr. It’s a mix of the innovative, the dynamic and the classic Marvel Comics style. The werewolf in the rear view mirror is an amazing touch. When mirrors are used correctly they’re a great framing device, and this is no exception. The ferocity of the wolf and the sheer terror on the couple’s faces make this one a classic.
Batman #189 (1967) Cover art Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
Classic Scarecrow set against a full moon dangling an unconscious Batman by his cape over the side of a cliff. "Holy Cliff-Hanger! The Caped Crusader is in the Grip of the One Villain He is Compelled to Fear!"
From December 2008 (likely October) DC Universe Halloween Special (One-Shot) Cover art by four time Eisner Award winner, Gene Ha
Is that the same 3 kids who appeared on all of the DC House of Mystery comics covers (mostly by Neal Adams)? They differed in appearance, but were always two boys and a girl.
From December 2008 (likely October) DC Universe Halloween Special (One-Shot) Cover art by four time Eisner Award winner, Gene Ha
Is that the same 3 kids who appeared on all of the DC House of Mystery comics covers (mostly by Neal Adams)? They differed in appearance, but were always two boys and a girl.
If they aren't, then they ought to be. Great observation @Tonebone!
Sorry I haven't been posting much lately. Deadlines, travel, and my daughter's birthday have had me tied up the past couple of weeks. But I saw this today and had to post it. Human Torch #27 (Summer 1947), cover (pencils and inks) by Syd Shores.
The Asbestos Lady—not only is she flame resistant, she’ll also give you cancer. I'll bet that dress is itchy.
Maybe horror comics woke people up to the danger of unaccompanied 6-year-olds exploring caves, poking around old mansions, or just generally wandering the community at night.
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Cover art Dave Stevens
The Mistress of the Dark took over DC's House of Mystery series for an eleven-issue run in 1986-87. This final issue was billed as a Giant-Sized Halloween Spectacular, and featured a beautiful cover by the late, great Dave Stevens. Most of Elvira's House of Mystery comics had very lighthearted, B-grade stories, and the last issue was no exception. This one also included Cain helping to tell the story.
Cover art by Amanda Conner
Your Halloween can't be complete without Vampirella!
Cover artist Dick Dillin
A fun romp with Batman's "ghost".
Cover artist Sean Wang
It’s Halloween Day in The City, and The Tick and Arthur are shopping for a pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern. Much to their shock, they discover that the local farmstand has been overrun with living pumpkins.
Cover art Tom F. Sutton
This one is both gruesome and otherworldly at the same time with a classic sense of depth and a real sense of terror. The inside was quite creepy too.
Cover art by Dave Cockrum, Klaus Janson, & Irv Watanabe
This is a weird Star Trek comic book where the Enterprise crew finds a haunted house in space - after Dracula shows up.
Doesn't he realize that Kirk's too busy conquering death and checkin out some sweet boobage to be concerned with Man-Thing over there?
Bernie Wrightson in 1976. This one's got it all
Cover art John Romita Sr
This cover was drawn by the famous John Romita Sr. It’s a mix of the innovative, the dynamic and the classic Marvel Comics style. The werewolf in the rear view mirror is an amazing touch. When mirrors are used correctly they’re a great framing device, and this is no exception. The ferocity of the wolf and the sheer terror on the couple’s faces make this one a classic.
Cover art Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
Classic Scarecrow set against a full moon dangling an unconscious Batman by his cape over the side of a cliff. "Holy Cliff-Hanger! The Caped Crusader is in the Grip of the One Villain He is Compelled to Fear!"
Cover artist Bernie Wrightson
Secrets of Haunted House was a horror-suspense anthology comic book series published by DC Comics from 1975 to 1982.
Cover art by Edvard Moritz
Classic pre-comics code horror.
The Asbestos Lady—not only is she flame resistant, she’ll also give you cancer. I'll bet that dress is itchy.