Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves #23

The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves was a staple of the Charlton Comics horror line, debuting in 1967 during a period when the publisher sought to capture the growing audience for supernatural anthology titles. Issue number 23, released in 1970, followed the classic format established by editor Dick Giordano, featuring the titular Dr. Graves as a macabre host who introduced stories of hauntings and the occult to readers.

The interior art for this period often relied on the distinct, atmospheric contributions of artists like Steve Ditko and Pat Boyette, whose styles defined the brand's aesthetic. Like many Charlton titles of the era, the book was printed on modest newsprint and sold at a low price point, intended as disposable pulp entertainment rather than a premium collectible. It is remembered today as a quintessential artifact of the Bronze Age horror boom, appreciated for its earnest attempt to balance classic gothic themes with the creative experimentation prevalent in independent comics of the early 1970s.