House of Mystery #317

DC's long-running House of Mystery spotlight its "I…Vampire!" feature in this June 1983 issue, with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta that sets an immediate tone of dread. A dark-caped vampire looms over a bloodied, white-haired figure cradled in his arms, the whole scene framed by a deep red star and streaks of crimson — elegant menace rendered with Kaluta's characteristically detailed linework. The story inside, "Blood Is Thicker…," is crafted by writers Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn with art by Paris Cullins and inks by Tom Sutton, promising the gothic intrigue that made this series a compelling corner of early-'80s DC horror.