Auctions: comic books in 'Vampire'

Horrific (1952) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Bottom staple coming loose.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. After a scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, it goes on a rampage. A spiritualist attempting to contact the other side makes an unwelcome connection. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Thing That Grew; Demon Lover; The Powers of Darkness; Tiger Boy; The Ghost Who Stole Roses. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Terrific Comics (1954 Mystery) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4636069006

Written by Mark Spears. Art and Cover by Mark Spears. (Cover D is polybagged with an exclusive Monsters trading card at no added cost!) Hot off the heels of Free Comic Book Day's #0 issue, acclaimed writer/artist Mark Spears brings you the fantastic fifth installment in his highly sought-after series! The group of kids rush to a nearby gas station, eager to call the sheriff and report the terrifying site they saw at Ol' Man Crowley's place. But they're not alone. Hiding in the shadows, a savage werewolf is watching-and it's not about to let them leave alive. Meanwhile, Igor visits his green-skinned guest upstairs and decides it's time for a change. Taking matters into his own hands, he gives her a much-needed haircut-one that will leave her looking as bold and rebellious as ever. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 3 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Interior tearing.

"The Vampire Strikes" (script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath), "And Puppy dots' Tails" (art by Gene Colan), "When Murderers Meet," "Alone With Death" (art by Jim Mooney), and a two-page text story, "Death Ship!" Cover price $0.10.

Secrets of Sinister House (1972) 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478629014

Script by Shellu Mayer. Art by Abe Ocampo. Cover price $0.20.

Thrill-O-Rama (1965 Harvey) 1 VG+ 4.5

Stories and art by Doug Wildey and Bob Powell. Part of Harvey Comics' short-lived Harvey Thriller imprint, designed by comics legend Joe Simon. An anthology title featuring Bob Powell's Man in Black, a narrator who sometimes witnessed strange fates and sometimes caused them. Strange events lead an aging jeweler to become a hero after he cuts a diamond perfectly. The M. in B. contends with Venus and Cupid over the fate of a Greek sculptor and his daughter. A man makes a wager with a magician, and strange things start to happen. The Man in Black Called Fate: The Hate Cupids; This Is How it Might have Happened; Six Hours of Doom; When Time Ran Out; Fame; Island Dreams; The Old Hulk. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742164023

1st appearance of Dracula in a Marvel comic in "Dracula" Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Gene Colan. Cover by Neal Adams. When Frank Drake finds himself drawn to a mysterious castle in the mountains of Transylvania, he accidentally reawakens an ancient curse and unleashes a powerful force for evil onto the world. Dracula, Lord of the Vampires, stalks the earth once more! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Frank Drake. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694034001

"Who Stalks the Vampire?!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. Drake acquires new allies in his quest to destroy Dracula, but they will all soon learn that the Lord of vampires is no ordinary adversary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Rachel Van Helsing. First letters column: letter to the editor from comics writer David Michelinie. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.8 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 15 missing. Universal grade 0.5.

Label #4747078011

"The Hell-Crawlers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Ernie Chua. Dracula unleashes an army of the undead upon the world of the living. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

"Death From the Sea!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta. Dracula faces the Fire-Cross, a holy power that no vampire can escape! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.2 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/17/08.

Label #0900955011

"Death Rides the Rails!" "Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. First, Blade tracks Dracula back to his hidden lair, but the Daywalker will soon learn that no lone slayer is a match for the Lord of Vampires! Then, Dracula descends upon a fast-moving bullet train and gets caught up in the intrigue playing out within. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 23 VF- 7.5

"Shadows in the Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. In the halls of a haunted castle, Dracula must contend with vengeful spirits from the past for the life of his latest victim. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Kim Thompson (Fantagraphics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #50 (Black Panther by Rich Buckler). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745010013

"Madness in the Mind!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade, Harker and the rest of Dracula's enemies return for a showdown,but nothing will hit the vampire lord harder than the loss of love. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 57 (the Vulture). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 28 VG 4.0

Signed by Marv Wolfman, certification is not included.

"Madness in the Mind!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade, Harker and the rest of Dracula's enemies return for a showdown,but nothing will hit the vampire lord harder than the loss of love. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 57 (the Vulture). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 29 VG 4.0

Signed by Marv Wolfman, certification is not included.

"'Vengeance is Mine!' Sayeth the Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. When the Lord of Vampires goes berserk, the world of man trembles! Plus, two main cast members perish!!! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 42 FN/VF 7.0

Blade the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Sun guest star in "A Final Battle Waged!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letters to the editor from writer Frank Lovece and comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 43 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 46 VF- 7.5

Dracula marries Domini in "Let Us Be Wed in Unholy Matrimony." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Blade appearance. One-page Hostess ad, "Captain America and the Red Skull." Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4753234018

First 30-cent cover price. Brief Blade and Hannibal King appearances in "A Song for Marianne!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4619891011

Dracula faces a mysterious being of light in "Demons in the Mind!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Blade and Hannibal King cameos. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 57 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4619891012

"The Forever Man!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 70N CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4619891015

Newsstand Edition. Final issue of the series. Giant-size issue. The battle between Quincy Harker and Dracula comes to a climax in "Lords of the Undead!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Janus and Domini appearances. Blade cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Tomb of Dracula (1979 Magazine) 1 VF- 7.5