Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery
Western · 1963–1980 · 95 issues
Publication history ←Boris Karloff Thriller (1962) #1–2 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963) · this series
About the series
From 1963 to 1980, Western Publishing’s Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery offered a 95-issue anthology of suspense, horror, and adventure, anchored by the legendary horror actor as its host. Though a revolving door of licensed characters like Felix the Cat, Flash Gordon, Popeye, and the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote occasionally appeared, the series was most consistently defined by the work of writers like Arnold Drake and artists including John Celardo, Joe Certa, and Frank Bolle. It stands as a curious, long-running blend of spooky atmosphere and kid-friendly comics, showcasing Western’s knack for mixing genres and licensed properties under one eerie, Karloff-branded banner.
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