My Bronze Age Horror Comic Collection

[enyawd72]

I don't think I've ever discussed my comic collection here at the Mego Museum.

I've begun scanning and archiving my extensive collection of Bronze Age horror books...I collect all titles from all companies.
All are strict 9.4 to 9.6 grades...most of the Dell and Gold Key are uncirculated file copies.

I own the second highest graded copy of Ghosts #1 and the highest graded copy of Ripley's True Ghost Stories #41

Here's the first batch in no particular order...

[enyawd72]

And the second batch...

[Mr.Marion]

I used to collect another comic niche romance. They are tough to find and it's a labor of love because their is no money in speculating/ holding on to books. I sold 90% of them off because I didn't want to pay $20 for $3 books to complete my run.

[enyawd72]

I used to collect another comic niche romance. They are tough to find and it's a labor of love because their is no money in speculating/ holding on to books. I sold 90% of them off because I didn't want to pay $20 for $3 books to complete my run.

Fortunately most of the horror stuff seems to hold it's value.

[warlock664]

Those are sweet! Man, I always loved the covers on those Gold Key books, though I found the interiors somewhat lacking in comparison.
I have most of the Bronze Age color Marvel horror books (Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Monster of Frankenstein/Frankenstein Monster, Man-Thing, etc). My favorite BA horror books, though, are the Marvel B&W mags (Dracula Lives!, Monsters Unleashed, Tales of the Zombie, Vampire Tales, Haunt of Horror). Also have a run of Warren’s Vampirella from #8-112 (actually #113, the Harris issue).

[PNGwynne]

I don't know much abou these except Tomb of Dracula, but what evocatice covers. I've always liked the painted ones from Dell. Thanks for sharing.

[enyawd72]

I don't know much abou these except Tomb of Dracula, but what evocatice covers. I've always liked the painted ones from Dell. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Scott! I was surprised when I really started getting into them years ago just how many different titles there were.

Aside from Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night, and Frankenstein Monster, Marvel had Dead of Night, Vault of Evil, Tomb of Darkness, Crypt of Shadows, Chamber of Chills, Weird Wonder Tales, Adventure Into Fear, and several others.
DC had Ghosts, Secrets of Haunted House, Witching Hour, House of Mystery, House of Secrets, Ghost Castle, Weird War Tales, Unexpected, Weird Mystery, Black Magic, and others.
Charlton also had a bunch, including Ghostly Tales, Scary Tales, From Beyond the Grave, Creepy Things, Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library, Monster Hunters, Ghost Manor and more.

[MRP]

Thanks Scott! I was surprised when I really started getting into them years ago just how many different titles there were.

Aside from Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night, and Frankenstein Monster, Marvel had Dead of Night, Vault of Evil, Tomb of Darkness, Crypt of Shadows, Chamber of Chills, Weird Wonder Tales, Adventure Into Fear, and several others.
DC had Ghosts, Secrets of Haunted House, Witching Hour, House of Mystery, House of Secrets, Ghost Castle, Weird War Tales, Unexpected, Weird Mystery, Black Magic, and others.
Charlton also had a bunch, including Ghostly Tales, Scary Tales, From Beyond the Grave, Creepy Things, Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library, Monster Hunters, Ghost Manor and more.

I am always on the lookout for reading copies of those books when I go to cons, and especially around Halloween you can find dealers blowing out low to mod-grade copies for a buck or two. I rarely buy high grade stuff myself, as I have a limited budget, but I snap up every one of these I see in dollar bins or in bulk boxes.

-M

PS those are some gorgeous books you posted.

[Hedji]

Those are beautiful. My favorite is the Dell Ghost Stories with the Haunted House. I wonder if today's kids still find that kind of imagery scary. I do!

[RonnyG]

Nice collection! Those covers are great! I like the ones where they are talking to someone over their shoulder--unaware that they are talking to a skeleton. There are a couple like that. I'm sure if you look through your collection, you will find more like that.
I also like the Gold Key painted covers, too. I have a few of their Dark Shadows and Space Family Robinson comics with the painted covers.

[enyawd72]

Those are beautiful. My favorite is the Dell Ghost Stories with the Haunted House. I wonder if today's kids still find that kind of imagery scary. I do!

Yeah, I love that one! Many more like it coming!

[palitoy]

I was too afraid of these comix as a kid.

[MRP]

I was too afraid of these comix as a kid.

I got this one in one of those polybagged 3 packs for my birthday in either '77 or '78 and it just creeped me out completely. I was afraid to open it up and read the story for a few years. It remains one of my favorite horror comic covers ever...



-M

[enyawd72]

I got this one in one of those polybagged 3 packs for my birthday in either '77 or '78 and it just creeped me out completely. I was afraid to open it up and read the story for a few years. It remains one of my favorite horror comic covers ever...



-M

WOW! That is fantastic! It reminds me of a local urban legend about the Melon Heads of Kirtland. I definitely need to track this one down.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I didn't know Modern did reprints of Charlton horror mags, but I shouldn't be surprised, since i have their version of E-Man #1, in addition to 60s Captain Atom and Peacemaker comics.

Chris