Dracula Lives #6

Against a smoldering crimson sky, Luis Dominguez's painted cover delivers a striking image of Dracula himself mid-attack, cape billowing as he looms over a fallen, struggling victim in what appears to be a ruined, gothic landscape — perfectly setting the ominous mood promised by the teased story "A Death in the Chapel!" This May 1974 issue of Marvel's magazine-format Dracula Lives! also promises photos and features about the Lord of the Living Dead, making it a rich package for fans of the Prince of Darkness. With a painted cover style that leans into moody, painterly horror, this is a fine snapshot of Marvel's early-'70s embrace of black-and-white monster magazines.