The Grim Ghost hosts a party for his neighbors, but sneaks out early to send some bad guys to hell. Michael Fleisher and Ernie Colón make the most of this kit-bashed creation.
READColonial-era highwayman Matthew Dunsinane is put to death, but makes a deal to do Satan’s work in the 20th century. This excellent character debut, from the team of Michael Fleisher and Ernie Colón, is one of the best single issues of the entire Atlas (Seaboard) line.
READStuntman Jeff Rand is forced to go into action as the Cougar when his brother – a werewolf! – attacks the set. This origin story, by the team of Gary Friedrich and Frank Springer, offers a great surprise ending.
READWhen a real vampire causes trouble for a horror-movie crew, it’s up to The Cougar to save the day. Not great yet strangely enjoyable, this debut issue by Steve Mitchell, Dan Adkins and Frank Springer is fairly typical of the Atlas (Seaboard) line.
READA poor-man’s trio of EC-inspired tales from writers Russ Jones and Jack Younger and artists Jerry Grandenetti and Mike Sekowsky.
READWith Weird Tales of the Macabre, Atlas (Seaboard) was clearly looking to emulate Warren’s Creepy-and-Eerie formula. The short-lived company actually did a pretty good job of it, with nice art here from the likes of Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Pat Boyette, Ernie Colón and others.
READFollowing World War II, twin infant brothers – one good, one scarred – are raised in a monastery and trained in the fighting arts. There’s nothing shockingly original here as writer Ed Fedory and artist Jim Craig team for a kung-fu tale typical of the era.
READTiger-Man’s investigation of a string of suspicious suicides brings him to blows with an insane psychiatrist named Dr. Hypnos. This lackluster affair from Gerry Conway, Steve Ditko and Al Milgrom brings this Atlas (Seaboard) series to a close.
READRevenge arrives from Africa in the form of the Blue Leopard, who stalks the streets of New York seeking Tiger-Man. A subpar outing from comics legends Gerry Conway and Steve Ditko.
READDashing young doctor Lannie Hill uses the tiger powers he developed in Africa to avenge his murdered sister. Ernie Colón’s art is the main draw to this first issue, which is written by Gabriel Levy.
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