Cover: Steve Ditko

Ghostly Tales #97

Aug 1972 · Charlton · 0.20 USD

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"Journal of a Hanged Witch" delivers a chilling tale from 1972’s Ghostly Tales #97, where a father and son’s visit to a wartime castle uncovers a spectral presence tied to a past conflict. Written by Bhob Stewart and illustrated by Russ Jones, with inks by Stewart and letters by Jones, the story unfolds with quiet dread and a haunting atmosphere. The cover, a striking piece by Steve Ditko, captures the eerie mood of the tale.

Contains 3 stories

Journal of a Hanged Witch

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

Kenneth GadsbyElizabeth BinnsElijah Hewlitt

Poltergeist

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

Mark WilburEddie WilburHans GerhardtSergeant Barrera

The Eye of the Cat!

7 pp · Horror-Suspense

Vince Gryce

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Raw (Fine) $6

CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $62*

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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $41*

CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $38*

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Cast · 1 character

Mr. L. Dedd

Full credits

writer, inker Bhob Stewart

artist, letterer Russ Jones

cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

Reprinted in L'Inattendu #5 (1976), Ghost Manor #68 (1983), Mr. A #8 (2019), This Is How It Is #[nn] (2022)

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