Doll Man #38

Feb 1952 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

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In "The Druid Death," Doll Man and Doll Girl investigate a chilling murder in the eerie home of the de Grasso family, whose lineage traces back to Transylvania. As they uncover the truth behind the blood-drained corpse, they witness the supernatural origins of the de Grassos—rising from their coffins at night—only to be destroyed by the first light of dawn. Written by Bill Woolfolk and illustrated by Chic Stone with inks by Chuck Cuidera, this 1952 tale blends gothic mystery with the unique scale of Doll Man’s diminutive heroics. The cover, a striking collaboration by Bill Quackenbush and Ross Andru, captures the story’s haunting atmosphere.

Contains 4 stories

The Druid Death

10 pp · Superhero

Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Doll Girl [Martha Roberts]Elmo (the wonder dog)Dr. Harley Somers (introduction, death)Band of Druids (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Druid Death," Darrel, Martha, and Harley uncover an ancient tomb of the Druids, only to find a parchment hinting at a long-lost treasure buried at the ruins—now also sought by a modern-day cult of Druids. The discovery sets off a race through forgotten ruins, where history and mystery collide.

The Sea Cruise Gig

5 pp · Humor

Torchy ToddTessSneaky Sturgis (villain, introduction)un-named crook (villain, introduction)

House of Vampires

8 pp · Superhero

Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Doll Girl [Martha Roberts]Jimmy Rogers (introduction)Count de Grasso (villain, introduction, death, a vampire)Countess de Grasso (villain, introduction, death, a vampire)Dandy Phil Dander (villain, introduction, death)

In "House of Vampires," Doll Man and Doll Girl investigate the eerie de Grasso estate, a decaying mansion with ties to Transylvania, after a corpse is found drained of blood. As they explore the house, they witness the family rising from their coffins at night—proof of their monstrous nature—before the first light of dawn turns them to ash.

The Voodoo Master!

7 pp · Superhero

Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Doll Girl [Martha Roberts]Eleanor Madill (death)Elmer Valon (scientist, death)Senator SmithersDr. Voodoo (villain, introduction)

In "The Voodoo Master!" from Doll Man #38 (1952), Darrel and Martha visit a wax museum where they’re unnerved by lifelike figures of two people they know—only to uncover that the museum’s curator, Dr. Voodoo, has a deadly past tied to them. The story unfolds as long-buried secrets surface, revealing a vengeful mind with a grudge stretching back fifteen years.