Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery comic books issue 3

Painted cover art with Boris Karloff photo. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. "The Sea, Number 11: Plants of the Coral Reef" Keys of Knowledge story, art by Tom Gill. "Ring of Fear," script by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Dan Spiegle; A series of men, beginning with John Ruskin and then extending to each person who has in their possession a famous Aztec Ring, die; John Ruskin's daughter is convinced that their deaths were caused by the ring, and she almost dies before she throws the ring away. "Jonah" one-page story, art by Tom Gill; The story of James Bartley, a whaler who is swallowed alive by a whale and lives. "Target: Earth"; An article about asteroids and their effects (or potential effects) upon the earth. "The Secret of Oak Island" one-page story, art by Tom Gill; The story of the unsuccessful search for buried treasure on Oak Island. "Night Caller," pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; Zilma is an evil witch doctor's daughter; After the witch doctor stirs up evil spirits Zilma is attacked by some creature that no one gets a good look at. "The Man Who Lived Forever" one-page story, art by Tom Gill; The story of the Count of Saint-Germain, who is rumored to have lived over 2000 years. "The Sea, Number 12: Waves" one-page Keys of Knowledge story, art by Tom Gill. Reprint of the front cover without photo, logo or lettering. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1962-1980 Gold Key) #11-16. Written by Paul S. Newman and Dick Wood. Art by Joe Certa, Al Williamson, Bob Jenney, Angelo Torres, Al McWilliams, and Alberto Giolitti. Introduction by John Landis. A modern gambling cheat is punished by spirits of centuries-old playing cards . . . Three adventurers in pursuit of evil find the greatest evil ever spoken, heard, and seen . . . An enchanted telephone booth brings success to a simple man, but when greed gets the better of him, his good fortune comes to an end . . . A mirror that reflects an antique dealer's heart's desire does more than just show him what he wants . . . These stories and many, many more are collected in Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Archives Volume 3! Tales of suspense, crime, intrigue, horror, and irony, hosted by the renowned actor Boris Karloff and featuring art from some of the finest comics storytellers from the sixties. Features a new introduction by the film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer John Landis! Contains issues from September 1965 to December 1966. More than thirty chilling tales compiled in this new collection! Hardcover, 232 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.