You Won't Want To After Reading This Series!

'Ghostly Haunts' was from Charlton Comics!

It ran from issue #20 in September of 1971 to issue #58 in April of 1978!

In the early 1970's The Big Two Comics Companies, Marvel and National (DC) Comics were expanding their HoRRoR and supernatural superhero comics lines.

This gave Charlton, the perennial #3 publisher, an opportunity to publish comic titles with the tried-and-true formula of having a 'host' or 'hostess' introduce the ghostly stories in the comic!

There were several good artists including Steve Ditko (who drew the cover at the top left), that drew the stories.

However, Charlton for years would use cheaper production methods and paper, thus causing the comics to have a 'cheaper' feel about them!  Which is why it is hard to find VF or better copies for sale today!

To see what issues we have in stock, just click on the comic book cover to the top left!

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Michael

Smoke Free Comics??? 

Not unless YOU have been the original owner of the comic book and bought it off the newstand or from the comic book store when it was first published and then stored it away properly.

Earlier this month I checked out another eBayer's listings because they had comics starting at a low beginning bid.

Comics were just added as a sideline ('other items') to this seller's eBay Store and the eBayer used their usual listing template stating that their items are from a 'smoke-free home'.

That could get the eBayer seller into a situation with a buyer who believes that statement, and purchases the item(s) thinking they are 'smoke free'.  

Trust me on this one folks, paper collectibles will pick up smells during the years they are stored.

As a matter of fact one of the largest comics dealers in the world that I know of, loves the distinct smell of old comics that come from the Midwest area of the USA!

So be careful if you are thinking of listing comics as being 'smoke free' to your other eBay sales!

For our back issues of comics which did not all come from a smoke free environment, just click on the top left comic book cover to see our listings! And No, We don't smoke, but don't advertise as such.

And No, the recent San Diego County Fires did not reach our comics and they were protected inside with two doors!

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Michael

For Halloween!

Elvira has been a popular comic book character for several years!

She starred in 'Elvira's House Of Mystery' for DC Comics, and then received her own series from Claypool Comics, 'Elvira Mistress of the Dark'!

Her funny sense of humour translates well to the comics format if you have never seen an issue!

We have several of the Elvira Comics listed in our eBay Featured Store for those that want to read more about her!

Just click on the comic book cover to the top left for Elvira Comics we have for sale!

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Michael