Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves #38

The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves was a staple of Charlton Comics' horror line, debuting in 1967 during a period when the publisher sought to capitalize on the public's renewed interest in supernatural anthology stories. Issue number 38, released in the early 1970s, fits into the later part of the series' run, which featured the titular occult investigator Dr. Graves as a host figure for various macabre tales. These stories were heavily influenced by the pre-Comics Code era of EC Comics, aiming to deliver quick, punchy twists within a small page count.

The series was famously edited and often written by Joe Gill, with contributions from various artists who maintained the house style of Charlton—a functional, low-budget aesthetic that favored narrative efficiency over high-gloss illustration. While the series was never a major critical darling during its initial publication, it is now remembered as a quintessential example of the bronze age of horror comics, appreciated by collectors for its campy tone and its role as a testing ground for artists and writers who would later become industry stalwarts.