Homer, the Happy Ghost
Marvel · 1955–1958 · 22 issues
About the series
A lighthearted, whimsical series from Marvel's 1950s pre-superhero era, Homer, the Happy Ghost ran for 22 issues between 1955 and 1958. Most frequently written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo and Tony DiPreta, the comic followed the cheerful, mischievous antics of its spectral title character in short, gag-driven stories. This series is a charming artifact of the company's shift toward humor and fantasy comics in the mid-1950s, showcasing the playful, character-focused storytelling that would later define Marvel's Silver Age.