The Masque of the Red Death

In 1964, Dell Comics released a single-issue adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale, "The Masque of the Red Death," illustrated by Frank Springer. This one-shot stands as a faithful, atmospheric rendering of the story’s grim allegory, capturing the feverish dread of a plague-ridden masquerade. While a brief entry in Dell’s catalog, it remains a notable example of mid-century literary comics, showcasing Springer’s ability to translate gothic horror into sequential art.