Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) comic books 1975-1977

Cover art by Joe Staton. Introduction, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton; Three kids sneak into a Haunted House and meet Countess Von Bludd. The Vampire's Bride, script by Joe Gill, art by Sanho Kim; A castle is terrorized by a vampire. The Wedding Gift, art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez; The story of how Countess Von Bludd became a vampire. 36 pgs. $0.25. NOTE: This issue was also reprinted by Modern Comics. Cover price $0.25.

Painted cover art by Tom Sutton. Countess Von Bludd introduces the issue, script by Joe Gill, art by Marti. Limited Visibility!, script by Joe Molloy, art by Pete Morisi; A hiker breaks his glasses; His poor eyesight leads him to his death when he mistakes a balloon for a monster. Only a Toy, script by Joe Molloy, art by Mike Zeck; A plane hi-jacking is stopped when it turns out one of the passengers is Death. Valley of Death, script and art by Paul Kirchner; Chico Sanchez outdraws Death in a gunfight; He then learns that anyone who kills Death becomes the new Death. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Painted Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories by Paul Kupperberg, Joe Gill, Joe Molloy and unknown. Art by Mike Zeck, Steve Ditko and Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Featuring: "Distress"; Countess von Bludd-hosted story "Satan Weeps"; "The Vengeance of the Canoes"; and Countess von Bludd in "The Card of Death"! Plus: 2-page illustrated text story "House for Sale" (with one of the illos pencilled by Charles Nicholas). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Painted cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, J. Anderson, Carlos Vila and Joe Gill. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. In a story possibly inspired by Man-Thing/Swamp Thing, a lonely old woman calls out to her long-lost Jed, but a swamp monster responds. The secret of top Russian ballerina Irena is revealed, in a story with art by horror legend Tom Sutton. A legendary financial trader has a secret of his own, in a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. Fear-Feeder; The Eyes of the Beholders; Castle of Fear!; Sanctuary? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Enriquez, Richard Larson, Su Gumen, Enrique Nieto and Joe Gill. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. A 1920s actor becomes a star, then a monster, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Two children playing battle with toy boats have real-life repercussions for Naval officers and sailors. Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall; I Want to Be a Star!; Child's Play; The Snake God; What's Inside Roger? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Bob Hall. The Scorpio Curse, script by Mark Carlson, art by Mike Zeck; Randal Wilkes kills his wife, but not before she fortells his future. Snatcher, script by Tim Boxell, art by Rich Larson; A purse-snatcher learns a valuable lesson. The Missionary, script by Joe Gill, art by Bill Molno; Tryzck is an alien planted on earth to help 'civilize' humans. Fatal Females!, script and art by Wayne Howard; Information on three mythical evil women. The Inheritance text story. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Rich Larson, inks by Tim Boxell. A Matter Of Life Or Death, script by Robert Ingersoll; Janos Murray's insurance company thinks he is dead. Trespassers, art by Enrique Nieto; Two space aliens pretending to be ghost are in turn haunted by real ghosts. Halloween Scene, art by Steve Ditko; On Halloween night the store mannequins come to life. Moon Murderer! text story, art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Dead Will Live Again!, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Victor Strogoff's castle is stormed by townsfolk who do not like his experiments. Mr. Ober's Nightmare, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Steve Ditko; Mr. Ober is sent here to open the doorway for an invasion from another dimension. Fatal Mistake text story. Men of Magic filler page; Information about famous stage magicians, including Merlin, Count Cagliostro, Robert Houdin, and Harry Houdini. A Grizzly End, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Mike Zeck; Katrina makes friends with a bear in the forest. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Painted cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Mike Zeck, Nicola Cuti and Keith Chapman. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. Three people risk everything to find a cursed treasure, in a story with art by horror legend Tom Sutton. Satanists choose the wrong girl for their human sacrifice, in a story by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti with art by Marvel legend Mike Zeck. A factory owner is so harsh to his human employees that even his machines rebel against him. Fabric of Death; Storm Freak; The Burning; Hades University. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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First 35-cent cover price. Cover art by Enrique Nieto (as F. Nieto). Soul Survivor, art by Mike Zeck; A wicked circus owner uses a spell to extend his life; There are unforseen effects. Catfish, script by Nicola Cuti, pencils by Charles Nicholas Wojtkoski, inks by Wayne Howard; A scientist uses his discovery to evolve a cat into a Cat-Man; When he tries it on himself he doesn't get what he expected. Shark Bait text story; A german U-boat commander is eaten by sharks. Friends to the End, art by Enrique Nieto (as F. Nieto); Claude Bruchot turns on his friend Louis and locks him in the castle dungeon; Later, the ghost of Louis traps Claude in the dungeon. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.