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    Dark Mysteries (1951) 1 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Light tan to off white

    Label #1163277006

    Ended Jul 14 2020
    Winning Bid $215

    Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Wally Wood. "The Curse of the Sea Witch," art by Wally Wood; Shipping magnate Caleb Dodge builds a yacht out of the timber of the "Sea Witch", a cursed sailing vessel. Dogde's ancestor committed murder there and the curse sails now with Dodge Junior. "The Corpse's Embrace!", art by Lou Cameron; Wealthy composer Leopold Zadek is killed by his young and greedy wife, Vania. When the police want to take her fingerprints, Vania hides in the coffin, contracting a deadly desease and the corpse's wrath. "Horror Of The Ghostly Recluse" text story. "The Ghoul Of Death," pencils by Edward Goldfarb, inks by Bob Baer; Surgeon Barton Hastings removes part of a murderer's brain to free him from his evil self; The operation is a success, but the evil spirit takes form in another body and commits new crimes. "The Nameless Terror Of Twin Dunes"; The peaceful town of Twin Dunes is haunted by a vampire scare. Professor Conlan figures out who's behind this and puts an end to the prowling beast. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 3.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)