Dracula Lives #5
marvel • 1974
- Series
- Dracula Lives
- Issue
- 5
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Mar 1, 1974
- Story title
- A Duel of Demons
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Dracula Lives #5 was published by Marvel Comics in 1974 as part of the company's black-and-white magazine line, which was designed to bypass the restrictive Comics Code Authority. The magazine format allowed Marvel to explore darker, more mature horror themes that aligned with the late 1960s and early 1970s resurgence of gothic fiction and classic horror cinema, specifically capitalizing on the popularity of the Dracula character.
This specific issue was edited by Roy Thomas, a key figure in Marvel's expansion into horror, and featured work from illustrators like Syd Shores. The magazine was intended to provide a sophisticated anthology experience for adult readers, blending adaptation-style storytelling with original gothic narratives. It was received as a stylistic success that solidified Marvel's commitment to the 'monster' subgenre during a period when the company was rapidly diversifying its content beyond traditional superhero tropes.
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