Out of the Shadows (1952) comic books 1951-1953

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $390.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2004223005

Cover art by George Roussos. The Shoremouth Horror, pencils by Alex Toth. The Hag of Red River, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Deadly Diamond, art by George Tuska; When count Ferenzy runs down and kills the gypsy Elena, a curse is wrought upon his family. A diamond passes from hand to hand, causing the death of its owner. Doll House text story by John Marvin. Curse of Rockwood, art by George Roussos; At Rockwood castle, old Sir Reginald quarrels with his cousin Abby and gets killed in the process. The Haunted Bed, pencils by Art Saaf. Tragedy of Terror, art by Ruben Moreira; n a Parisian "Theatre of Horrors" the French blue-beard Gille de Retz comes alive again; American student of the occult Hilary and his French fiancée Stephanie manage to render the fiend powerless. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Phantom Ship, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; The vicious sorceress Circe lures treasure hunters aboard her gold-filled phantom ship - and transforms them into giant rats. Facts on the Fantastic, art by Ross Andru; Allegedly true facts of how the people of the world deal with ghosts. The Secret One, art by Jack Katz; Old man Harvey summons a demon, the "Secret One"; After fulfilling Harvey's fantasies of revenge, the demon demands food--and goes after his new master. Night of Horror text story by John Marvin. Witch's Wish, art by Jack Katz; Young Madlyn discovers that her wishes become true. It is the spirit of Tess, a 300-year-old witch, who wants to take over the woman's body, though; A duel ensues, in which both women lose their lives. The Rider text story by Woodrow Man. Salesman of Death, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; An employee's ghost haunts his cruel boss; The dead salesman tries to sell his former employer on death. He kills the man's wife, destroys his factory, makes him a cripple and succeeds in the end. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $375.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover art by Jack Katz. Hades Highway, art by Jack Katz; Road worker Carter murders his colleague and buries him using a steamroller; He is haunted by a tar-covered black ghost and slowly drifts into insanity; When Carter kills another person, he is finally arrested and regains his peace of mind. The Plant of Doom, art by Rocco Mastroserio (as Marcus Rocke); Explorer kills his rival and breeds a flesh-eating plant out of his remains. No Trespassing text story by H. Hendryx. The Fangs of Fate!, art by Rocco Mastroserio (as Rocke); Dr. Kissack runs a snake farm; When threatened by a neighbor, Kissack kills the man and disposes of the body as snake fodder. General Moulton and the Devil, art by Ross Andru; Moulton bargains with Satan to make him a rich man. When he gets too greedy, the devil withdraws the fortune but insists on the general's soul. The Ugliest Man in the World, art by Jack Katz; Actor Ron Carney is challenged to come up with a horrible make-up for his next horror movie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Katz. The Drums of Cajou, art by George Roussos; Haitian voodoo witch doctor Cajou turns the lovely Lora into a zombie to do his bidding and settle an old score with his adversary Neal; But Cajou is hunted down and killed; and Lora's mission can be thwarted. The Mask Of Death, art by Jerry Grandenetti; A window cleaner discovers the office of a vampire doctor. No one believes his fantastic accusations - until a fatal showdown ensues. Plunge into Doom text story by Margaret Isbell. The Man in the Mirror, inks by Rocco Mastroserio; The meek Mr. Blane comes into possession of a powerful druid mirror; Releasing the mirror's genie, Blane is drawn into a spiral of violence and death--until he destroys the evil mirror. Masque for a Monster, art by Charles Sultan; When trapped in a mining cave-in, Frank Wayne develops a trauma. He's afraid of the dark and sees monsters everywhere. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Corpse That Came to Dinner, pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by Mike Peppe; A young couple returns from their honeymoon; They learn that a friend has committed suicide, because he had wanted to marry the girl; The friend's corpse climbs out of his grave and lays siege to the couple's apartment. The Horror of Candle Lodge, art by Nick Cardy; Ghost of US-American freedom fighter slays the descendants of British soldiers who lured him into a trap. Till Death Do Us Part, pencils by Nick Cardy; Charles finds out that her sister's husband is keeping him from his inheritance by pretending the sister still to be alive. High Hung the Witch text story by John Marvin. Gunnvor the Sorceress, art by Ralph Mayo; Account of Icelandic saga about madwoman Gunnvor, who could not be killed and haunted her people in many different shapes. Hanged by the Neck, art by Reed Crandall; The magician El Rondo grows jealous of his assistant and hangs him on stage (during a magic routine). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart CGC 5.0 $600.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4320447006

Cover art by George Roussos. Destroy My Enemy, art by Nick Cardy; Meek Elmer Grimes commands a murderous pirate-genie in a bottle; Fulfilling a death contract the genie turns on his master. 'Til Death Do Us Part, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; The husband of a dominating wife is sent over to inquire about the rich neighbors. Harvest of Hate text story by Irving Werstein, pencils by John Celardo. Revenge of the Little People, inks by John Celardo; The circus midget "Major" Martin marries the lovely trapeze artist Lila, but is betrayed by her and killed for his money; Lila is haunted by apparitions of ghost midgets, who sabotage her act and let her drop to certain death. The Corpse That Lived!, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; A woman is buried with her jewels; When grave robbers open the coffin, the lady stirs again. She recovers and lives happily ever after. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.