Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) comic books 1963-1965

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.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Something from the Past," The Menace of the Missing Mummy," "Lo! The Mighty Hunter" and "Burn, Witch, Burn." Issue also has one- page text feature "The Incredible Thinking Machines" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-307, July. Cover price $0.12.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Sorcerer's Potion," "Possessed," and "A Cage for Hassan." Issue also has two-page text feature "The Master's Touch" and one- page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-310, October. Cover price $0.12.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Unburied Bones," "The Terrible Dark Glasses," "The Ghost of Major Martin," and "Voyage of No Return." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Rain That Wouldn't Stop" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-401, January. Cover price $0.12.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Comet with a Curse," "The Woodworker of Wencelas," and "The Man Who Stole Immortality." Issue also has one-page text feature "Evil Eye ? Fact or Fiction" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-409, September. Cover price $0.12.

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Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Thousand Faces of Fear," "Mystic Journey," and "The Mystagogue." Issue also has one-page text feature "Your Sleeping Life" and one- page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-412, December. Cover price $0.12.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features Wally Wood art. "Vengeance of the Armored Arm," "They'll Never Catch Horace," "The Monster Kits," and "The Curse of the Sharnhorst." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Demon Sand" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-503, March. Cover price $0.12.

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Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Guardian of the Mounds," "The Unwanted," and "Phantom of the Films." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Money Lights" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-506, June. Cover price $0.12.

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Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "House of Cards," "The Man Who Thought He had Wings," and "Hear, See, Speak Evil." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Terror of Hermit Island" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-509, September. Cover price $0.12.

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Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Convention," "The Dunce," "Mr. Memory," and "The Auction." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Barbados Coffins" and one- page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-512, December. Cover price $0.12.

Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Five Casks of Greed," "The Door of Doom," and "The Man Who Lived in Yesterday." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Haunted Tanker" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-603, March. Cover price $0.12.