This Magazine Is Haunted

A short-lived but memorable Charlton Comics series from the late 1950s, This Magazine Is Haunted ran for five issues and delivered classic pre-Code horror and supernatural tales. The series is most notable for its frequent artistic contributions from a young Steve Ditko, who worked alongside Bill Molno and regular writer Joe Gill to bring eerie stories to life. Anchored by the recurring host, Dr. Haunt, the title offered a moody, atmospheric showcase for the kind of spooky anthology storytelling that would define the era. It remains a fascinating glimpse into Ditko’s early career and the transitional period of comic book horror before the rise of the Silver Age.