The telling of horror stories must date back to the dawn of civilization, so comic books are
just a very recent medium for this genre.
It can be debated which was the first true horror comic as we know them today. But, there are
a few issues and titles that are milestones.
Issue #7 of Prize Comics, published in December 1940, featured Dick Briefer's 'New Adventures of Frankenstein'
This is considered by many historians as 'the first real horror series'.
Frankenstein continued its run until Prize Comics #52 in April 1945.
Briefer eventually morphed him into a humorous character.
Avon Publications' one shot Eerie Comics #1 (Jan. 1947)
has been classed as 'the first out-and-out horror comic book'.
This title then reappeared in 1951 and ran for 17 issues.
American Comics Group's Adventures into the Unknown (1948-1967) enjoyed the longest run from these
pioneer comic book titles. But, no more need for debate, just enjoy the titles we hold in this category!
We have 128 titles and 3,898 issues in our 'Horror Category' for you to enjoy.
Horror Comics, Books and Radio Shows
| The Thing |
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| Available: | 19 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 17 |
| From: | Feb 1952 |
| To: | Nov 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 17 |
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| Publisher: | Charlton |
| Categories: | Horror |
| This Is Suspense |
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| Available: | 4 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 4 |
| From: | Feb 1955 |
| To: | Aug 1955 |
| Seq: | 23 - 26 |
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| Publisher: | Charlton |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | THIS IS SUSPENSE (Charlton) 1955 Series.
No. 23, Feb 1955 - no. 26, Aug 1955.
This title is a temporary re-naming of the title STRANGE SUSPENSE STORIES (Charlton) 1954 Series, which resumed its original title with issue no. 27. |
| This Magazine is Haunted |
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| Available: | 15 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 14 |
| From: | Oct 1951 |
| To: | Dec 1953 |
| Seq: | 1 - 14 |
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| Publisher: | Fawcett |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | THIS MAGAZINE IS HAUNTED (Fawcett) 1951 Series.
No. 1, Oct 1951 - no. 14, Dec 1953.
Continues as THIS MAGAZINE IS HAUNTED (Charlton) 1954 Series. |
| Tomb of Terror |
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| Available: | 17 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 16 |
| From: | Jun 1952 |
| To: | Jul 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 16 |
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| Publisher: | Harvey Comics |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | (1952 series)
June 1952 - July 1954
Issues #1-16
Tracking: Becomes THRILLS OF TOMORROW with #17.
Artists on this title include Joe Certa, Sid Check, Al Eadah, Lee Elias, John Giunta, Warren Kremer, Moe Marcus, Rocke Mastroserio, Howard Nostrand, Rudy Palais, ... |
| The Unexpected |
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| Available: | 32 Shows |
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| Broadcasting History |
| Shows: | 40 |
| From: | Jul 1947 |
| To: | Nov 1948 |
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| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | "Who knows what drama may happen tomorrow ... or an hour from now ... or in just a moment? Who knows what destiny has in store for the lady down the street, the fellow at the next desk, or you yourself? Who knows?"
Produced by Hamilton-Whitney "The ... |
| The Unseen |
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| Available: | 13 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 11 |
| From: | Jun 1952 |
| To: | Jul 1954 |
| Seq: | 5 - 15 |
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| Publisher: | Better / Nedor / Standard / Pines |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | (1952 Series)
June 1952 - July 1954
Issues published: 11 (#5-15)
Title Notes: Standard cover imprint on #5-13.
Artists on this title include Ross Andru, Nick Cardy, Jack Katz, George Roussos, Mike Roy, Art Saaf, Mike Sekowsky, Alex Toth & George Tuska |
| Voodoo |
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| Available: | 21 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 19 |
| From: | May 1952 |
| To: | Feb 1955 |
| Seq: | 1 - 19 |
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| Publisher: | Ajax-Farrell |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | VOODOO (A-F) 1952 Series.
No. 1, May 1952 - no. 19, Jan-Feb 1955. |
| Web of Evil |
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| Available: | 22 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 21 |
| From: | Nov 1952 |
| To: | Dec 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 21 |
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| Publisher: | Quality |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Web of Mystery |
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| Available: | 32 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 29 |
| From: | Feb 1951 |
| To: | Sep 1955 |
| Seq: | 1 - 29 |
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| Publisher: | Ace Magazines |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | WEB OF MYSTERY, 1951 Series.
No. 1, Feb 1951 - no. 29, Sep 1955 |
| Weird Circle |
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| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | The Weird Circle was a syndicated radio drama series produced in New York and originally broadcast between 1943-1945.
The series was a Ziv Production, produced at RCA's New York studios and licensed by the Mutual Broadcasting System, and later, NBC's ... |
| Weird Comics |
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| Available: | 23 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 20 |
| From: | Apr 1940 |
| To: | Jan 1942 |
| Seq: | 1 - 20 |
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| Publisher: | Fox Feature Syndicate |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | WEIRD COMICS (Fox) 1940 Series.
No. 1, Apr 1940 - no. 20, Jan 1942. |
| Weird Horrors |
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| Available: | 9 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 9 |
| From: | Jun 1952 |
| To: | Oct 1953 |
| Seq: | 1 - 9 |
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| Publisher: | St. John |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | (1952 Series)
June 1952 - October 1953
Issues published: 1-9
Tracking: Continues as Nightmare (St. John)
Artists on this title include Dick Ayers, Lou Cameron, William Ekgren, Bob Forgione, Joe Kubert & Albert Tyler |
| Weird Mysteries |
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| Available: | 11 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 12 |
| From: | Oct 1952 |
| To: | Sep 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 12 |
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| Publisher: | Stanley Morse (Key) |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | (1952 series)
October 1952 - September 1954
Issues: #1-12
Artists on this title include Ross Andru, Bernard Baily, Mike Esposito, S. Finocchiaro, Hy Fleishman, Vince Fodera, Nick Frank, Tony Mortellaro, Jon Smalle, John Romita, Charles Stern, Sal Trapani, ... |
| Weird Stories of the Supernatural Archives |
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| Section: | Comic Book Compilations |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | Weird Stories Of The Supernatural appeared as a regular feature in Jumbo Comics published by Fiction House. It began as 'The Diary of Dr. Hayward' in Jumbo Comics #01 (Sept 1938) and continued until issue #09 when it became 'Weird Stories Of The Supernatural'. ... |
| Weird Tales |
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| Section: | Horror |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | Weird Tales
Weird Tales is an American fantasy and horror fiction pulp magazine published Bi-Monthly by Nth Dimension Media. It ran from March 1923 and September 1954 for 279 issues
The magazine was set up in Chicago by J. C. Henneberger, an ex-journalist ... |
| Weird Terror |
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| Available: | 13 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 13 |
| From: | Sep 1952 |
| To: | Sep 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 13 |
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| Publisher: | Comic Media |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | WEIRD TERROR (Comic Media) 1952 Series.
No. 1, Sept 1952 - No. 13, Sept 1954.
36 pages, color, saddle-stitched. |
| Weird Thrillers |
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| Available: | 5 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 5 |
| From: | Sep 1951 |
| To: | Oct 1952 |
| Seq: | 1 - 5 |
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| Publisher: | Ziff-Davis |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | Complete-great looking scans of great looking books.
(1951 Series)
Sep-Oct 1951 - Oct-Nov 1952
Issues published:
1-5 |
| The Whistler |
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| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | The Whistler ran from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955 on the west-coast regional CBS radio network. The show also broadcast in Chicago and over Armed Forces Radio. On the west coast, it was sponsored by the Signal Oil Company: "That whistle is your ... |
| Witchcraft |
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| Available: | 6 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 6 |
| From: | Mar 1952 |
| To: | Mar 1953 |
| Seq: | 1 - 6 |
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| Publisher: | Avon Periodicals |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | WITCHCRAFT, 1952 Series.
No. 1, Mar-Apr 1952 - no. 6, Mar 1953 |
| Witches Tales |
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| Available: | 30 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 28 |
| From: | Jan 1951 |
| To: | Dec 1954 |
| Seq: | 1 - 28 |
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| Publisher: | Harvey Comics |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | (1951 series)
January 1951 - December 1954
Issues: #1-28
Tracking: Becomes WITCHES' WESTERN TALES with #29.
Artists on this title include Al Avison, Joe Certa, Sid Check, Vic Donohue, Lee Elias, Tom Gill, John Giunta, Tom Hickey, Warren Kremer, Al Luster, ... |
| Worlds of Fear |
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| Available: | 9 Books |
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| Publishing History |
| Issues: | 9 |
| From: | Jan 1952 |
| To: | Jun 1953 |
| Seq: | 2 - 10 |
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| Publisher: | Fawcett |
| Categories: | Horror |
| Description: | WORLDS OF FEAR (Fawcett) 1952 Series.
No. 2, Jan 1952 - no. 10, Jun 1953.
Formerly WORLDS BEYOND (Fawcett) |
