House of Mystery #309

DC's long-running horror anthology gets a compelling 1982 installment with this beautifully rendered Michael Wm. Kaluta cover depicting a brooding vampire figure in dark robes clutching a frightened young woman, while ghostly faces — including a striking red-haired woman shown "then" and "now" — loom large in the background alongside an aged, hollow-eyed visage. The "I… Vampire!" feature takes center stage, and the "Then… and Now!" banner hints at a story spanning time, brought to life inside by the creative team of writer Bruce Jones and artist Tom Sutton. Horror fans in 1982 were well-served by House of Mystery's consistent blend of atmospheric dread and sharp storytelling.