Vampirella #50

Marking Warren Publishing's 50th issue milestone with a book-length blockbuster, this 1976 special finds Vampirella locked in fierce struggle against a dark, beast-like creature — dagger in hand, her trademark costume unmistakable against the shadowy, atmospheric backdrop painted by Sanjulián. The cover copy teases mysteries surrounding Wildwood Cemetery, Pantha, the Witch-Girl Fleur, and evil lurking in an underground tomb, giving the issue an satisfyingly dense sense of gothic intrigue. Inside, writer Bill DuBay and artist José González deliver "Call Me Panther," making this a standout entry in Warren's celebrated horror-magazine line.