Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Archives HC (2009-2011 Dark Horse) comic books

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Boris Karloff Thriller (1962 Gold Key) #1-2 and Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1962-1980 Gold Key) #3-4. Features a new introduction by Boris Karloff's daughter Sara Karloff. A circus performer terrorized by mysterious powers from beyond...a jade idol of a monkey that carries a curse on a South Pacific island drives a man to the brink of madness...an art gallery haunted by paintings that come to life at night...a dictator who sees enemies around every corner, but who can't see the threat right before his eyes. For nearly twenty years, the comic-book series Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery wove stories of intrigue, suspense, and macabre drama. Hosted by renowned actor Boris Karloff, the comic featured contributions from some of comics history's most well-known creators: Alex Toth, Joe Orlando (EC artist and editor), Mike Sekowsky (Justice League of America artist), Frank Thorne, José Luis García-López, Arnold Drake, Len Wein (co-creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine), Al Williamson, Jerry Robinson (creator of the Joker), Dan Spiegle, and many others. Originally published by Gold Key and unavailable for three decades, more than thirty spine-chilling stories are compiled in a new collection. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.