Ghosts #97

Ghosts was a long-running horror anthology series published by DC Comics between 1971 and 1982. It emerged during a period when the Comics Code Authority had loosened restrictions on supernatural themes, allowing DC to lean into the successful supernatural formulas established by their competitors. Issue number 97, released in early 1981, fits into the later era of the title, which often featured framing sequences by the characters Doctor Thirteen and his daughter, Traci.

The content within issue 97 features contributions from various writers and artists typical of the house style at the time, focusing on short, punchy stories designed to evoke mild unease and macabre curiosity. The cover art and interior illustrations often utilized the gritty, dramatic aesthetic common to 1980s bronze-age horror comics. While the series did not reach the iconic status of titles like House of Mystery or House of Secrets, it remains a notable example of the industry's focus on anthology-style storytelling before the market shifted toward long-form graphic novels.