Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #66

Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery was a long-running anthology horror series published by Gold Key Comics, beginning in the mid-1960s to capitalize on the actor's iconic status in the macabre genre. Issue number 66 was released in late 1974, a period during which the title continued its tradition of featuring supernatural suspense stories and gothic illustrations that avoided the extreme gore of its competitors due to the Comics Code Authority's strict regulations.

The interior artwork for this period often relied on a rotating team of illustrators who favored a moody, atmospheric aesthetic characteristic of Gold Key's stable of artists. While the series was never intended to be high art, it provided a consistent platform for speculative fiction writers to craft short-form eerie tales. The issue was received by collectors as a standard entry in the twilight of the series, valued primarily by enthusiasts of mid-century horror comics and the specific charm of the licensed Boris Karloff persona.