Spooky #79

Harvey Comics' "tuff little ghost" takes center stage in this 1964 entry, where Spooky looks thoroughly startled as his trademark top hat goes flying through the air — the culprit appears to be a very surprised-looking goat bursting through the wall in a shower of plaster. It's a wonderfully chaotic snapshot of the slapstick charm that made Spooky such a delight for young readers, all splashed across a bright red background for maximum eye-catching effect. At just 12 cents, this was affordable fun, and "The New Star" promises the kind of good-natured mischief fans of Harvey's beloved little ghost had come to love.