Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the 1950's and 60's with a cover by Frank DeMarco and edited by Ed Konick, bringing you all the fiendish features including "The Mummy's Curse," a tale of terror. "Shock Theater" ghouls and gore. "The Cat Creeps" menace, mayhem and murder. Also introducing Bob Burns, Man of Horror, and Bela Lugosi, life story of the master of the macabre! Plus, the fantastic featurettes with the Pin-Up parade. Ghouls and Gags, Monster Mail and Frankenstein Forever. Reprints Horror Monsters #4 (1963).

Cat-Man, Issue 1, penned by Charles M. Quinlan, introduces readers to the daring adventures of David Merryweather, the enigmatic hero known as Cat-Man. Bursting onto the scene in 1941, this inaugural installment thrusts readers into a world where cunning and agility reign supreme. With David's alter ego, Cat-Man, prowling the shadows, justice takes on a feline form as he battles against crime and corruption with his razor-sharp wit and unmatched acrobatic prowess. Quinlan's narrative weaves a tale of intrigue and excitement, setting the stage for a thrilling series that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Cat-Man's crusade for justice.

Synopsis: : Holyoke Publishing Cat-Man: ISSUES : #2 Cat-Man," Issue 2, penned by Charles M. Quinlan, continues the thrilling saga of David Merryweather, the agile hero known as Cat-Man. Released in 1941, this gripping installment delves deeper into the exploits of our feline-themed protagonist as he navigates the treacherous streets of crime-infested cities. With his quick reflexes and uncanny instincts, Cat-Man confronts new adversaries and faces perilous challenges head-on, cementing his status as a formidable force for justice. Quinlan's storytelling captivates readers once again, weaving a tale of action, suspense, and redemption that leaves them eagerly anticipating the next exhilarating chapter in Cat-Man's ongoing battle against the forces of evil.

Synopsis: : Holyoke Publishing Cat-Man: ISSUES : #3 Cat-Man," Issue 3, penned by Charles M. Quinlan, delves deeper into the gripping adventures of David Merryweather, the daring hero known as Cat-Man. Released in 1941, this installment thrusts readers into a world of danger and intrigue as Cat-Man confronts a new wave of criminal masterminds threatening the city. With his keen intellect and unmatched agility, Cat-Man navigates through a web of deception and peril, determined to protect the innocent and uphold justice. Quinlan's masterful storytelling continues to captivate audiences, delivering pulse-pounding action and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

, Elmer Wexler, Ken Battlefield Introducing The Black Terror, Nemesis of Crime! Bob Benton was a pharmacist working on a tonic to pep people up, who developed "formic ethers" instead, thanks to a comment made by his new assistant Tim Roland, inspiring him along a new path. Inhaling the vapors from his discovery granted him superhuman strength, which he used to become the crimefighter the Black Terror, battling hoodlums, saboteurs and enemy agents in equal measure. Tim, similarly empowered, became his sidekick, together known as the Terror Twins! Collects Exciting Comics #9-20 (May 1941-July 1942).

Created by Dick Ayers and Ray Krank, Rex Fury was originally known as the Calico Kid, who together with his white horse Spectre became the Ghost Rider! Wearing a white outfit covered with phosphorus and using a cape that had phosphorescent on one side and black on the other, he could cover parts of his body to give the illusion that he was merely a floating head or pair of hands. To further the illusion, he wielded a black lariat and black bullwhip-even Spectre glowed in the dark! The Ghost Rider battled many foes who, like him, were not truly supernatural at all, such as an imposter of Frankenstein's Monster and the Harpy, werewolves and vampires! The character was the inspiration for Marvel's Phantom Rider, also co-created by Dick Ayers! Collects Ghost Rider #6-14 (March 1953-1954) and The Calico Kid #6-10 (May-October 1949).