The Tomb of Dracula #23 (August 1974, Marvel Comics) — NM 9.4
“Shadow Over Haunted Castle” — Gene Colan & Tom Palmer at Their Peak
A near-perfect copy of Tomb of Dracula #23, one of the most visually striking issues from the run’s mid-period. Marv Wolfman continues to elevate the series’ Gothic tone while Gene Colan and Tom Palmer deliver haunting, cinematic visuals that define Marvel’s 1970s horror era.
Cover Art: Gil Kane (pencils), Tom Palmer (inks) — A bold, pulpy tableau of Dracula looming over a terrified victim and an ominous castle backdrop; quintessential Marvel horror composition.
Story: “Shadow Over Haunted Castle!”
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Art: Gene Colan (pencils), Tom Palmer (inks)
Synopsis: Within the shadowy halls of a haunted castle, Dracula faces vengeful spirits from centuries past — a supernatural confrontation testing both his dominion and his curse.
Letters Page: Features correspondence from future Fantagraphics co-founder Kim Thompson.
Bonus Feature: Contains Marvel Value Stamp (Series A) #50 — Black Panther by Rich Buckler.
NM (9.4) — Sharp corners, high gloss, and vivid color saturation. Spine perfectly aligned with minimal stress; no color breaks. Pages off-white to white with exceptional contrast. Interior and exterior both present near mint, with razor-clean edges and perfect centering.
💡 A top-condition copy from one of Marvel’s most artistically consistent horror titles — Colan and Palmer’s chiaroscuro mastery paired with Wolfman’s moody storytelling make this a cornerstone issue of Bronze Age Gothic horror.
The Tomb of Dracula #23 (August 1974, Marvel Comics) — NM 9.4
“Shadow Over Haunted Castle” — Gene Colan & Tom Palmer at Their Peak
A near-perfect copy of Tomb of Dracula #23, one of the most visually striking issues from the run’s mid-period. Marv Wolfman continues to elevate the series’ Gothic tone while Gene Colan and Tom Palmer deliver haunting, cinematic visuals that define Marvel’s 1970s horror era.
Cover Art: Gil Kane (pencils), Tom Palmer (inks) — A bold, pulpy tableau of Dracula looming over a terrified victim and an ominous castle backdrop; quintessential Marvel horror composition.
Story: “Shadow Over Haunted Castle!”
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Art: Gene Colan (pencils), Tom Palmer (inks)
Synopsis: Within the shadowy halls of a haunted castle, Dracula faces vengeful spirits from centuries past — a supernatural confrontation testing both his dominion and his curse.
Letters Page: Features correspondence from future Fantagraphics co-founder Kim Thompson.
Bonus Feature: Contains Marvel Value Stamp (Series A) #50 — Black Panther by Rich Buckler.
NM (9.4) — Sharp corners, high gloss, and vivid color saturation. Spine perfectly aligned with minimal stress; no color breaks. Pages off-white to white with exceptional contrast. Interior and exterior both present near mint, with razor-clean edges and perfect centering.
💡 A top-condition copy from one of Marvel’s most artistically consistent horror titles — Colan and Palmer’s chiaroscuro mastery paired with Wolfman’s moody storytelling make this a cornerstone issue of Bronze Age Gothic horror.
