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Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) comic books 1984-1986

  • Issue #42
    Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) 42

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Al Milgrom, Nicola Cuti, Bob Layton, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, and Paul Kirchner. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. A story by Marvel legend Al Milgrom that may feature an art assist by another Marvel legend, Thanos creator Jim Starlin. Monster-hunter Stevens seeks the one monster that's not a hoax, in a story by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Three people venture into The Castle of No Return, in a story with inking by another future Marvel star, Bob Layton. Family Re-Union; Hoax; Three Went Forth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #43
    Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) 43

    Cover art by Tom Sutton. Dante's People! starring Dante the Magnificent, the Sheriff, Cragir (Dante's assistant), and the Policeman , script by Joe Gill, art by Pat Boyette. The Arena of Lost Souls, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Mike Vosburg; In Hell, a con-man convinces Satan to let him fight in the arena, arguing that he can be a valuable asset to Satan's cause; He picks a skinny victim but his plan backfires when his opponent becomes a fierce werewolf under the full moon (which still shines in Hell!). Satan Lives!, art by Pat Boyette; Satan is stymied when his sacrificial victim's faith is armor against his evil. The Evil One, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Charles Nicholas (signed), inks by Wayne Howard; A greedy treasure hunter runs afoul of a witch doctor. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #44
    Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) 44

    Cover by Rich Larson. Stories and art by Paul Kupperberg, Jose Delbo, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. Dr. Hiji is growing very special plants in his secret garden. An old man gets caught in a labyrinth of roses, which wouldn't be so bad if not for the thorns. Plus a story by Marvel scribe Paul Kupperberg. Dr. Hiji's Secret Garden, Hanging Offense, The Wildest Rose. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #45
    Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) 45

    Cover by Rich Larson. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Sanho Kim, Wayne Howard, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. Residents of a remote Balkan village fear walking the streets on the anniversary of a horrific murder, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Newlyweds driving on a back road in the swamp make an ill-advised stop at The Inn of the Crying Woman. A soldier in Vietnam gets some otherworldly air support. The Inn of the Crying Woman; The Night of the Lonely Man; The Dark World; Army of the Dead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #46
    Scary Tales (1975 Charlton) 46

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    Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Staton, Michael Pellowski, and Pat Boyette. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. In one of two stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a sentient river rebels against human efforts to channel it. In another Ditko story, a deep-sea diver discovers a sense of tranquility when he's under the surface. Plus a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. The Green Peace; Pool Shark; The Rivers Wrath. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.