Animaniacs #26

Animaniacs #26 spoofs the horror-anthology genre with a delightfully unsettling cover by penciler Leonardo Batic and inker Scott McRae — a grotesque, wild-haired monster looms over a tiny, wide-eyed child in a dimly lit hallway while circular portrait medallions along the side tease three featured hosts: "The Crisps-Keeper," "The Marble Madlock," and "The Strygul Siren." The "Tales from the Tower" banner and bold horror-movie lettering make it clear this 1997 issue is leaning hard into EC Comics parody territory, Animaniacs style. With a story titled "Pancake House of Horror!" and a creative team including writers Sean Carolan and Jennifer Moore, this one promises the franchise's signature blend of sharp comedy and gleeful silliness.