MisterMystery12
Mister Mystery #12, (July 1953). Artwork by Bernard Baily.
Tales of Horror 9 - A cover of tales of horror comics from the bottom ...
Tales of Horror 09, (February 1954)
DoctorDeath - A stamp with a picture of a man in a top hat
Doctor Death, host of Fawcett's This Magazine is Haunted (1951-1953). Artwork by Sheldon Moldoff.
TheMummy - A black and white drawing of a smiling man
The Mummy, narrator of Fawcett's Beware! Terror Tales (1952-1953).
2fawcett013 - Drawing. Public domain image.
Page from Unknown World #1 (1952) Fawcett Publication Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deadly4 - A page from a comic book
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
Vampiresdaughter - Drawing. Public domain image.
"A blood curdling little tale about a Hollywood movie queen..." Sheldon Moldoff's Vampire's Daughter, originally publish in Another World number 5 (Fawcett, February 1953).
Public Domain Images - WikiReader010
Faux iPad/reader, incorporating a public domain comic book cover (Unknown World, June 1952). Basic design by Black Shade9, attribution is not necessary. Cover artwork by Norman Saunders. Unknown World was a on... More
Deadly5 - A page from a comic book with an image of a man and a woman ...
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
DoctorDeathFawcettComics - A black and white drawing of a man in a top...
The "cadaverous" Dr. Death, master of ceremonies for This Magazine is Haunted, Fawcett Comics, circa 1951. The character is believed to have been created by veteran cartoonist Sheldon Moldoff.
Public Domain Images - SWP006
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
Terrific 01 - A cover of a comic book with a gorilla face
Cover of Terrific #14, Comic Media, December 1954
WW001 - A comic page with an image of a man being attacked by a woman
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
CC No 26 Frankenstein 2
Public domain photograph of decorated book cover, binding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deadly6 - A page from a comic strip with a black and white image
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
Suspense Comics 8 - A cover of a comic book with a spider on it
Cover of Suspense Comics, No. 8, 1945
Public Domain Images - SWP001
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
Weird-Terror-no1 - A comic book cover for weird terror
Weird Terror #1 (Sept. 1952) This is an Example of the earliest professional work of the comic-book artist Don Heck.
Public Domain Images - FHL1
Cover illustration for Fawcett Horror Library vol.1, composed by SimonKirby. Image is in the public domain due to lapsed copyright of the original source material.
Briefer Scary Frankenstein
Panel from issue #32 of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein comic book (1954).
Public Domain Images - DitkoThing
Cover illustration for Charlton Horror Library vol. 1, composed by SimonKirby. Image is in the public domain due to lapsed copyright of the original source material.
Fl074 - A comic strip with a woman driving a car
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
WW004 - A page from a comic book with an image of a skeleton
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
CC No 18 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Curseofthewerewolf - A page from the curse of the werewolf
"Out of the black pit of eternal night came a horror to prey on the flesh of men..." Sheldon Moldoff's Curse of the Werewolf, originally published in Worlds of Fear number 2 (Fawcett, January 1952).
Eerie Comics No 2 Avon first version
Cover art of Eerie #2, art by wally Wood
Shuster Nights of Horror-9
S/M image of lookalike Superman and Lois Lane drawn by the original creator during dispute with employer
BlackMagicNo11 - A comic book cover with a man in a top hat
Another stunning cover from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby: Black Magic number 11 (Prize Comics, April 1952). Following the war, as the superhero genre went into decline, publishing companies turned to romance, crim... More
Deadly3 - A page from a comic strip with an image of a woman being att...
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
Horrific 3 - A cover of a comic book with a creepy face
Horrific #3 (January 1953) This is an Example of the earliest professional work of the comic-book artist Don Heck.
NightmareNo1 - A magazine cover with a woman in a yellow dress
Thrills, Mystery, Terror and Suspense: painted cover of Nightmare number one (Ziff-Davis, summer 1952). With horror firmly in the lime light, many publishers looked towards the "bloody" pulps of the 1930s for ... More
Strange Stories From Another World 3
Painted cover of Strange Stories From Another World, number 3, October 1952, artwork by Norman Saunders. Another World was published by Fawcett from August 1952 to February 1953. Saunders' richly painted cover ... More
BewareTerrorTalesNo61953pp34 - A black and white poster with the words...
Horror Defying All Description! Inside cover of Beware! Terror Tales number 6 (March 1953), featuring an in-house advertisement for companion magazine Worlds of Fear. Artist unknown, possibly Sheldon Moldoff.
Eerie Comics No 1 Avon second version
Cover of Eerie No. 1, 1951
Fl065 - A page from the comic book the dead lover returns
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Fl067 - A comic strip with a comic strip in the background
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Fl073 - A page from a comic book
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Strange Mysteries covers
This is the image of five covers of the comic book Strange Mysteries (4, 14, 6, 7 and 11 )
Strange Stories From Another World 5
Painted cover of Strange Stories From Another World, number 5, February 1953, artwork by Norman Saunders. Another World was published by Fawcett from August 1952 to February 1953. Saunders' richly painted cover... More
BewareNo10 - A comic book cover with a woman on a horse
Cover of Beware number 10 (July 1954), featuring art by Frank Frazetta. At the time, Frazetta was better known for his beautifully detailed linework on EC's crime and science-fiction titles.
Icon BlackMagicNo08, public domain photograph
Iconic cover from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby: Black Magic volume 2, number 8 (Prize Comics, December 1951-January 1952). Following the war, as the superhero genre went into decline, publishing companies turned to... More
Eerie Comics No 1 Avon first version
Cover of Eerie vol. 1, 1 (Jan 1947 Avon Publications). Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fl068 - A comic strip with a comic strip in the background
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Lawbreakers Suspense Stories 11
Cover of Lawbreakers Suspense Stories #11, March 1953
The Beyond 7 - A comic book cover with a shadow of a man
Cover art from The Beyond #7, Ace Magazines, Nov. 1951
Weird Chills 1 - A cover of weird chills comic book
Cover of Weird Chills #1, (July 1954)
BewareTales003
Landmark horror comic reimagined in the style of EC's Tales From the Crypt. Image composed of free licence and public domain images including This Magazine is Haunted no 12 and Beware:Tales of Mystery. Present... More
BewareTales004
Landmark horror comic reimagined in the style of EC's Tales From the Crypt. Image composed of free licence and public domain images including This Magazine is Haunted no 12 and Beware:Tales of Mystery. Present... More
Suspense Comics no. 11 (1946)
Cover of Suspense Comics #11, published by Continental Comics. The Devil stands among a pile of money and terrified humans.
Beware 11 - A cover of a comic book with a creepy face
Cover of Beware #11, August 1952
BlackMagicNo28 - A comic book cover for black magic
Another stunning cover from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby: Black Magic number 28 (Prize Comics, February 1954). Following the war, as the superhero genre went into a steep decline, publishing companies turned to ro... More
Bobby Benson B-Bar-B Riders 14
Comic book cover of Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #14 (1952)
Fl072 - A comic strip with a cartoon of a man and a woman
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Fleshless - A black and white comic page with a man on a motorcycle
"The Fleshless Ones" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 10, Fawcett Comics, June 1953.
Spook 27 - A comic book cover for spook suspense mystery ship of the d...
Cover of Spook #27, (January 1954) Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
UnknownWorld1 15 - Drawing. Public domain image.
Page from Unknown World #1 (1952) Fawcett Publication Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Weird Comics 01 - A cover of weird comics magazine
Cover of Weird Comics #1, Fox Feature Syndicate, April 1940.
BewareTerrorTalesNo6pp34
Horror Defying All Description! Inside cover of Beware! Terror Tales number 6 (March 1953), featuring an in-house advertisement for companion magazine Worlds of Fear. Artist unknown, possibly Sheldon Moldoff.
Deadly1 - A page from the comic book more deadly
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
Deadly2 - A page from a comic book
Astronaut Lance Daytrom discovers a fate worse than death in Weird Mysteries number 7 (Key Publications, October 1953). Stories featuring cannibalistic females were surprisingly common during the pre-code era.
Fl069 - A page from a comic strip with a car in the background
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
NightmareNo2 - A cover of a comic book with a woman in a bikini
"Devil From The Deep": painted cover of Nightmare number two (Ziff-Davis, summer 1952). With horror firmly in the limelight, many publishers looked towards the "bloody" pulps of the 1930s for inspiration. Artw... More
Public Domain Images - SWP002
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
Weird Chills 2 - Drawing. Public domain image.
Cover of Weird Chills #2, (September 1954)
Fl071 - A comic strip with a cartoon of a man on a boat
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
WW002 - A comic strip with a comic strip in the middle of it
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
Fl070 - A comic strip with a comic strip in the background
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
Public Domain Images - SWP004
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
Public Domain Images - FHL3
Cover illustration for Fawcett Horror Library vol.3, composed by SimonKirby. Image is in the public domain due to lapsed copyright of the original source material.
Public Domain Images - SWP003
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
WW006 - A page from a comic book with an image of a man and woman
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
Eerie Comics No 2 Avon first version page 2
Inside cover/contents page from Eerie number 2 (Avon Publications, August 1951), featuring master-class artwork by the incomparable Wally Wood.
Fl066 - A comic strip with a cartoon of a man and a woman
"The Dead Lover Returns" by Sheldon Moldoff, Worlds of Fear number 4, Fawcett Comics, May 1952.
WW007 - A page from a comic book with a comic strip
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
OutOfTheNightNo1pp20
Classical figurework by Al Williamson (working under the name "Harold Williams"), showing the influence of Alexander Raymond and Burne Hogarth. While Williamson was best known for his work on EC's New Trend ti... More
WW005 - A comic book page with a comic story
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.
OutOfTheNightNo1pp12
Classical figurework by Al Williamson (working under the name "Harold Williams"), showing the influence of Alexander Raymond and Burne Hogarth. While Williamson was best known for his work on EC's New Trend ti... More
Public Domain Images - SWP005
"Satan's Woman Prize" from Eerie number 14 (Avon Publications, January 1954). Artwork by Norman Nodel. Image is assumed to be in the public domain due to lapse copyright.
Challenge of the Unknown 6
Cover art of Challenge of the Unknown #6, Ace Magazines, Sep. 1950
WW003 - A comic book page with a man in a boat
"The Weird Wager" from Out Of The Night number 9 (AGC, June 1953. After the superhero genre went into decline during the late 40s, publishers began experimenting with new genres, most notably crime and horror.