Eerie #87

Eerie number 87 was published by Warren Publishing in October 1977 during the magazine's long-running tenure as a cornerstone of American horror comics. Like its sibling publications Creepy and Vampirella, Eerie utilized a black-and-white magazine format to bypass the restrictive Comics Code Authority, allowing for more mature themes and sophisticated artistic experimentation. By the late 1970s, the title had become a primary venue for a blend of gothic storytelling, science fiction, and dark fantasy.

The cover art for this issue was created by the renowned illustrator Manuel Sanjulian, a key figure in the Warren aesthetic whose lush, painterly style defined the look of the brand during this era. His work on this cover sought to evoke a sense of cinematic dread and atmospheric unease, matching the publication's intent to elevate horror comics into a more refined, adult-oriented art form. The issue was well-received by fans of the genre for its consistency in tone and the high caliber of its contributing artists and writers, cementing its status as a representative example of the mid-period Warren run.