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Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) comic books 1956-1969

  • Issue #3
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 3

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    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.

  • Issue #4
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 4

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    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.

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    2 days left Auction Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #4 (1963) Gold Key Comics Something from the Past

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  • Issue #5
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 5

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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 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.

  • Issue #6
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 6

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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 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.

  • Issue #7
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 7

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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 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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    $10 BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #7 1964 Sphinx Pyramids Cover Gold Key Publishing

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  • Issue #8
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 8

    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.

  • Issue #9
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 9

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    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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    $15 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #9 Horror George Wilson Cover 1965 Gold Key VG

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  • Issue #10
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 10

    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.

  • Issue #11
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 11

    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.

  • Issue #12
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 12

    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.

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    2 days left Auction Silver Age, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Gold Key #12 Dec 1965

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  • Issue #13
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 13

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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 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.

  • Issue #14
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 14

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Phone to the Past," "Heart's Desire," "The Room that Never Grew Old," and "Murder in Marble." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Mystery of Patience Worth" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-606, June. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #15
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 15

    Reed Crandall art. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Captives of the Camera," "The Evil Eye," "The Rainmaker," and "The Building that Came to Life." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Phantom Rescue" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-609, September. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #16
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 16

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Magic Pillow," "Miracle from the Deep," "The Mummy," and "Oh, You Beautiful Doll." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Viking Specter" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-612, December. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #17
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 17

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Mystic Sands," "Ghost Treasure," "Benefactors from Worlds Beyond," and "The Gypsy Curse." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Beast of Auvergne" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-703, March. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #18
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 18

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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 Fire Worshippers," "The Spirits Within," "The Room of Madness," and "Pictures at an Execution." Issue also has one-page text feature "They Hanged Him Thrice" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-706, June. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #19
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 19

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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 Strangler's Hand," "The Dragon Tattoo," and "The Ghost Champ." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Jinx of the Akron" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-709, September. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #20
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 20

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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 Medium," "Mysteries Beyond the Grave," "The Death Bell," and "The Sleeping Dragon." Issue also has one-page text feature "Death and Napoleon's Marshal" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-712, December. Cover price $0.12.

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    $7 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #20 VG/F The Sleeping Dragon Bronze Age Comic

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  • Issue #21
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 21

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Dream Demon," "The Ghostly Images," "The Scavengers," and "The Screaming Skull." Issue also has one-page text feature "Death Haunts the Opera" and one-page strips. No story/art credits given. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. On cover: 10053-803, March. Cover price $0.12.

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    $8 34742: GoldKey BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #21 VG Grade

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  • Issue #22-12C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 22-12C

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Plague of Gornau," "Vengeance of the Frigorifique," and "Secret of Dante's Spirit." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Man from Nowhere" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. "Secret of Dante's Spirit" is new; other stories are reprints. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-806, June. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #22-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 22-15C

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    15ยข Price Variant. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Plague of Gornau," "Vengeance of the Frigorifique," and "Secret of Dante's Spirit." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Man from Nowhere" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. "Secret of Dante's Spirit" is new; other stories are reprints. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-806, June. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #23
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 23
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. Cover price increases to 15 cents with this issue. Photo cover. This issue features "Past and Present Danger," "Burn, Witch, Burn," "The Crystal Ball," and "The Dream." All stories are reprints from previous issues. Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-809, September. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #24
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 24

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Demon Masks," "Death Laughs Last," and "The Guardians." Note Boris Karloff's opening and closing statements which include references to "The Twilight Zone" in the story "The Guardians." Issue also has one-page text feature "Melody of Death" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-812, December. Cover price $0.15.

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    $30 Vintage Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #24 Gold Key December 1968 Demon Masks!

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  • Issue #25
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 25
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4290729009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Thing Called Illona," "Behemoth," "The Metamorphs," and "Death is the Hunter." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Strangling Pearls" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. Inside front cover promotes some of the first Gold Key "Poster- Comics," a comic book which came with large poster. Poster-Comics advertised are the Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Dark Shadows. On cover: 10053-903, March. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #26
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 26
    • INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Petrified Creature," "Beast of the Bayou," and "The Monster Within." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Demon of Bleak House" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-906, June. Cover price $0.15.

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    3 days left Auction Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #26 1969 - Ungraded

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  • Issue #27
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 27

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Fantasies of the Fog," "Beware the Angry Lighthouse," and "Mind Monster." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Horror in the Velvet Mask" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-909, September. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #28
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 28
    • INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Creature of the Swamp," "Golden Seaweed," "When Children Speak," and "Monster Mountain." Issue also has one-page text feature "Son of Satan" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-912, December. Cover price $0.15.

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    6 days left Auction Boris Karloff Tales Of Mystery/ It's Alive...Growing...Deadly Edition(The Blob)

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