Tales Calculated to Drive You Bats

From 1961 to 1962, Archie Comics published Tales Calculated to Drive You Bats, a seven-issue series that blended humor with a touch of the macabre. Most frequently written by George Gladir and illustrated by the dynamic duo of Orlando Busino and Dan DeCarlo, the title offered a playful, slightly off-kilter take on everyday situations, often with a twist ending. While not a horror comic, its clever, mischievous tone and short-form gags made it a distinctive, lighthearted experiment in the Archie lineup, showcasing the publisher's willingness to stray from its teen-humor formula.