Spooky #74

There's a delightful irony at the heart of this 1963 Harvey Comics cover — Spooky, "the tuff little ghost," is getting thoroughly spooked himself by a giant animated "BOO," its letters rendered as scowling, shouting faces that send his derby hat flying right off his head. It's a charming bit of visual comedy that captures everything endearing about the series: even the ghost who's supposed to do the haunting has his bad days. At 12 cents, Spooky #74 promises lighthearted fun, including the intriguingly titled story "The Mysterious Dr. Gnihton.