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Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) comic books 1970-1985

  • Issue #29
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 29
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4325857022
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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 Day It Rained Monsters," "The Woodworker of Wencelas," and "Creature of the Sargasso Sea." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Thing" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-003, March. Cover price $0.15.

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    $6 34918: GoldKey BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #29 VG Grade

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  • Issue #30
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 30

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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 Grotesque One," "The Farmer Takes an Ad," and "Produce Me a Monster." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Living Skeleton" and Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. On cover: 10053-006, June. Cover price $0.15.

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    3 days left Auction BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY No 30 A Tale Of Gothic Terror!

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  • Issue #31
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 31

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    His best friend -- a killer monster! Featuring: 9 page story "My Monster's Keeper" written by Dick Wood and drawn by John Celardo; 1 page text story "The Tombstone" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Mr. Fife's Lively Sketch" written by Dick Wood and drawn by Jack Sparling; 12 page story "Strange Music" written by Dick Wood and drawn by Luis Dominguez. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #32
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 32

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    From the depths of the sea arise the living dead! Featuring: 6 page story "They Came from the Deep!" drawn by John Celardo; 9 page story "The Eyes of the Monster" drawn by Alberto Giolitti; 1 page text story "The Cobra God" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Satan's Highway" pencilled by Joe Certa; 6 page story "The Goddess of Greed" drawn by Ed Robbins. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

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    2 days left Auction 1968 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Gold Key Comic Book NOVEMBER

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  • Issue #33
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 33

    Featuring: 9 page story "March With a Monster" written by Len Wein and drawn by Tom Gill & John Celardo; 1 page text story "Satan's Disciple" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Poor Mrs. Priddy" written by Len Wein and drawn by Jack Sparling; 5 page story "Only Skin Deep" drawn by Stanley Pitt & Reginald Pitt; 7 page story "The Juggernaut" drawn by Luis Dominguez. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

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    $13 Boris Karloff TALES OF MYSTERY #33 (GOLD KEY) VF

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  • Issue #34
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 34

    The fiery shadow of "Dragondoom" covered the countryside, leaving devastation in its wake! The 12 page story is written by Len Wein and drawn by John Celardo. Plus: 8 page story Cry "Monster!" drawn by Jose Delbo; 1 page text story "The Monster Worms" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "A Sore Point!" drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #35
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 35
    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage. MOLD is present. Cover, first wrap, and five center wraps detached at one staple.

    Featuring: 8 page story "Beware the Wrath of Xataplan" drawn by Luis Dominguez; 4 page story "House of Horrors" drawn by Jack Sparling; 1 page text story "The Mummy in the Clock Case" drawn by Joe Certa; 6 page story "The Living Bones" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Summoning" drawn by Alberto Giolitti. Cover price $0.15.

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    6 days left Auction z19] Gold Key June 1971 Boris Karloff Tales Of Mystery #35 F
    8 hours left Auction Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #35 Gold Key 1971

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  • Issue #36
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 36

    Featuring: 6 page story "Monster in the Chamber" drawn by Jose Delbo; 1 page text story "The Nightmare Murder Case" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Troll Bridge" written by Len Wein and drawn by Alan Weiss; 6 page story "Terror in the Greenhouse" drawn by John Celardo; 5 page story "They Are Already Here" drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

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    $25 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #36 August 1971 Good See Photos Vintage
    7 days left Auction Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #36 Gold Key
    2 days left Auction Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #36 August 1971 Gold Key Comics

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  • Issue #37
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 37

    It came from the volcano depths -- the legend that was fiery truth! Featuring: 8 page story "The Awakening Beast" drawn by Alberto Giolitti. Plus: 1 page text story "The Death Song"; 4 page story "Curse of the Cat Goddess" drawn by Tom Gill; 12 page story "The Mystic Clay" drawn by Luis Dominguez. Painted cover by George Wilson. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-110. Cover price $0.15.

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    $13 Boris Karloff TALES OF MYSTERY #37 (GOLD KEY) Fine Condition

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  • Issue #38
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 38

    Abulam the Great -- master of all except the monster he created! Featuring: 8 page story "The 1001 Deaths of Abulam Khan" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by John Celardo. Plus: 1 page text story "The Vampires of Hiroshima" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Happy Weekend" drawn by Paul Reinman and Sal Trapani; 7 page story "Dr Toomey's Discovery" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "Devil's Prescription" written by Paul Newman and drawn by John Celardo. Painted cover by George Wilson. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-112. Cover price $0.15.

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    $8 BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY (December 1971 GOLD KEY) 38 FINE

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  • Issue #39
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 39

    The monster drew strength from the human he was slowly killing! Featuring: 8 page story "Monster on My Back" written by Len Wein and drawn by John Celardo? Plus: 1 page text story "The Beast Of Paris" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "What Crowded Skies" drawn by Win Mortimer; 5 page story "The Trojan Dragon" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "A Game of Squirt" drawn by Giorgio Cambiotti. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-202. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #40-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 40-15C

    15¢ cover price. Featuring: 8 page story "The Duplicates" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by John Celardo; 1 page text story "The Devil's Handmaiden" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Elevator" drawn by Luis Dominguez; 6 page story "Five Steps in Time" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Sadiki's Master" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Luis Dominguez. NOTE: # on cover: 90053-204. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #40-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 40-20C

    20¢ cover price. Featuring: 8 page story "The Duplicates" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by John Celardo; 1 page text story "The Devil's Handmaiden" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Elevator" drawn by Luis Dominguez; 6 page story "Five Steps in Time" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Sadiki's Master" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Luis Dominguez. NOTE: # on cover: 90053-204. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #41-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 41-15C

    A stormy night...a monster on the loose...the set-up was perfect! Featuring: 8 page story "A Study In Terror" drawn by Hy Eisman? Plus: 1 page text story "The Blood Bath" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Carnival" drawn by Oscar Novelle; 6 page story "The Marble Fortune" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Peril at Fifty Fathoms" drawn by Luis Dominguez. NOTE: # on cover: 90053-206. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #41-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 41-20C

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    Cover price is 20 cents. A stormy night...a monster on the loose...the set-up was perfect! Featuring: 8 page story "A Study In Terror" drawn by Hy Eisman? Plus: 1 page text story "The Blood Bath" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Carnival" drawn by Oscar Novelle; 6 page story "The Marble Fortune" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Peril at Fifty Fathoms" drawn by Luis Dominguez. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-206. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #42-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 42-15C

    15¢ cover price. "The Chameleon Creature" -- it could be anything...waiting to strike from anywhere! The 8 page story is drawn by John Celardo. Plus: 1 page text story "Jolly Jane" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Man Who Cried Monster" pencilled by Luis Dominguez; 6 page story "The Stalking Time Bomb" written by Dick Wood and drawn by Wayne Howard & Sal Trapani; 6 page story "The Microbe War" drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by George Wilson. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-208. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #42-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 42-20C

    20¢ cover price. "The Chameleon Creature" -- it could be anything...waiting to strike from anywhere! The 8 page story is drawn by John Celardo. Plus: 1 page text story "Jolly Jane" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Man Who Cried Monster" pencilled by Luis Dominguez; 6 page story "The Stalking Time Bomb" written by Dick Wood and drawn by Wayne Howard & Sal Trapani; 6 page story "The Microbe War" drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by George Wilson. NOTE: # on cover: 10053-208. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #43-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 43-15C

    15¢ cover price. BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #43 10/72 15c Number/Month on Cover: 90053-210, October. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Forbidden Rituals," "The Cavern's Jaws," "Troubled Waters," and "Monstrous Weather." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Birth of Frankenstein." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #43-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 43-20C

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    20¢ cover price. BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #43 10/72 15c Number/Month on Cover: 90053-210, October. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Forbidden Rituals," "The Cavern's Jaws," "Troubled Waters," and "Monstrous Weather." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Birth of Frankenstein." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #44-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 44-15C

    15¢ cover price. Painted cover. Commit a murder and blame it on the curse of Bashava! It seemed so easy in..."The Winged Sphinx"! The 8 page story is drawn by Luis Dominguez. Plus: 1 page text story "The Ozark Mountain Monsters" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "A Man's Best Friend" drawn by George Roussos; 6 page story "Beast of the Bog" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "Gestalt" drawn by John Celardo. NOTE: # on cover: 90053-212. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #44-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 44-20C

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    20¢ cover price. Painted cover. Commit a murder and blame it on the curse of Bashava! It seemed so easy in..."The Winged Sphinx"! The 8 page story is drawn by Luis Dominguez. Plus: 1 page text story "The Ozark Mountain Monsters" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "A Man's Best Friend" drawn by George Roussos; 6 page story "Beast of the Bog" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "Gestalt" drawn by John Celardo. NOTE: # on cover: 90053-212. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #45
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 45

    The sorcerer called forth a demon that would not die! Featuring: 8 page story "A Tale of Three Creatures" drawn by John Celardo; 1 page text story "Frozen Mystery" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Man Bites Machine" drawn by Jose Delbo and Sal Trapani; 6 page story "Coat of Arms" drawn by Luis Dominguez; 6 page story "The Blue Flame" drawn by Adolfo Buylla. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

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    $5 BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #45 GOLD KEY COMIC BOOK 1972 VG 4.0

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  • Issue #46
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 46

    "The Black Monkey" -- fed by hatred as he pursues his master's killer! The 6 page story is drawn by Oscar Novelle. Plus: 8 page story "The Prince's Shadow" drawn by Jose Delbo; 1 page text story "A Lady Scorned" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Trial of Planet S-109" drawn by George Roussos; 6 page story "Witch In the Kitchen" drawn by John Celardo. Cover price $0.15.

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    $8 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #46 F- The Black Monkey ! Bronze Age Comic

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  • Issue #47-15C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 47-15C

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    15¢ cover price. Fishermen boast of the monster that got away -- this fisherman caught it! Featuring: 6 page story "The Catch" drawn by Jose Delbo. Plus: 8 page story "My Fair Beastie" drawn by Adolfo Buylla; 1 page text story "Dreams and the Number 13" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Monster-go-round" drawn by Win Mortimer; 6 page story "The Devil To Pay" drawn by John Celardo. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #47-20C
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 47-20C

    20¢ cover price. Fishermen boast of the monster that got away -- this fisherman caught it! Featuring: 6 page story "The Catch" drawn by Jose Delbo. Plus: 8 page story "My Fair Beastie" drawn by Adolfo Buylla; 1 page text story "Dreams and the Number 13" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "The Monster-go-round" drawn by Win Mortimer; 6 page story "The Devil To Pay" drawn by John Celardo. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #48
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 48

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    "Prince Olaf and the Sea Beast," "The Interrogation," "The Scalet Mask," and "The Laughing Dog of Foochow." Painted cover. Cover price $0.20.

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    $8 Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #48 Gold Key 1973, VG (4.0)
    $25 Boris Karloff TALES OF MYSTERY #48 (GOLD KEY) FINE Scarce British Ed. Rare

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  • Issue #49
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 49

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    Featuring: 8 page story "Blind to Danger" drawn by John Celardo; 1 page text story "Royal Madness"; 4 page story "Daddy's Little Pet" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Yeti Will Get You!" written by Len Wein? and drawn by Dan Green?; 6 page story "The Hitchhiker" drawn by Win Mortimer. Cover price $0.20.

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    1 day left Auction Vintage Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery # 49 Gold Key Comics

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  • Issue #50
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 50

    Do you see the horned bear on the totem pole? It's alive and watching! Featuring: 8 page story "Legend of the Totem" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jack Sparling. Plus: 1 page text story "Death In A Bathtub" drawn by John Celardo; 4 page story "Taking Care of Business" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by George Roussos; 6 page story "The Raging Sands" written by John Warner and drawn by John Celardo; 6 page story "Live Bait" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jose Delbo. Cover price $0.20.