Startling

Startling, a four-issue series from Bell Features launched in 1951, is a compact but memorable entry in the publisher's horror and science-fiction line. Anchored by the moody, detailed art of Joe Maneely and Sol Brodsky, each issue delivered eerie tales of the strange and supernatural. Though brief, the series stands as a snapshot of early 1950s Canadian genre comics, showcasing the atmospheric storytelling that defined the era before the industry's crackdown.