Crypt of Horror
AC · 2005–2019 · 38 issues
About the series
Crypt of Horror (2005–2019) was a 38-issue anthology series from AC Comics that revived the classic horror-comic tradition across the 2000s and 2010s. The series featured a rotating roster of vintage and modern talent, most prominently the posthumous contributions of legendary artists Bob Powell, Bill Everett, and Steve Ditko. It centered on recurring hosts like Dr. Jonathan Weir and the mysterious vigilante The Purple Claw, weaving eerie tales of suspense and the supernatural. The series mattered as a dedicated, long-running homage to the pre-Code horror style, keeping its macabre spirit alive for a new generation of readers.