Haunted #18

Charlton's Haunted #18 (October 1974) goes all-in on cosmic dread with this striking "All New! Special Issue!" — Joe Staton's cover depicts two space-suited figures dwarfed by a massive, tentacled pink monstrosity, its gaping maw lined with jagged teeth and its writhing limbs filling nearly every inch of the image. A ghostly apparition hovers in the upper left corner, adding an eerie supernatural dimension to what already feels like an overwhelming confrontation. Inside, Nicola Cuti and Staton — who handled writing, art, inking, and lettering — bring "The Survivor" to life, making this a satisfyingly complete creative vision from a single talented team.