Tales of Terror

    (Eclipse, 1985-1987)
™ and © Eclipse Comics

Inspired by the numerous EC comics it emulates, Eclipse’s Tales of Terror features endless twists on tales of murder and revenge, sometimes with a socially relevant message (and sometimes not). An anthology that is much more hit than miss, this series is haunted by vengeful ghosts, animated stuffed teddy bears, murderous unfaithful lovers, and abusive parents getting their due. In most stories, these guilty parties received what they have coming to them, often in violent, grisly ways.

This book features the top comics talent of its time, including work by Chuck Dixon, Steve Bissette, David Lloyd, Bruce Jones, John Bolton, and Sam Keith.
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  NotesWriterArtist
#1

July, 1985
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $5.50 		Stephen R. Bissette, Bill Pearson, Mark Wheatley, Eric Yarber, Buzz DixonMike Gustovich, Nicholas Koenig, Mark Wheatley, Bill Wray, Attilio Micheluzzi
#2

September, 1985
Cover Price: $1.75
3 copies available from $9.00 		Eric Vincent, Anthony Smith, Buzz DixonEric Vincent, Dan Burr, Jim Seed, Mike Gustovich, Attilio Micheluzzi
#3

November, 1985
Cover Price: $1.75
2 copies available from $4.95 		Bill Pearson, Bob Curran, David Lloyd, Mindy Newell, Glen Johnson, Buzz DixonGray Morrow, David Lloyd, Ron Lightburn, Glen Johnson
#4

January, 1986
Cover Price: $1.75
5 copies available from $5.95 		Bruce Jones, Beppe Sabatini, Timothy Truman, Charles WagnerGray Morrow, Cara Sherman-Tereno, Timothy Truman, Mike Hoffman
#5

March, 1986
Cover Price: $1.75
2 copies available from $8.00 		Chuck Dixon, Charles Wagner, Toren Smith, Tom FieldBob Hardin, Jim Seed, Lela Dowling, Lee Weeks
#6

May, 1986
Cover Price: $1.75
2 copies available from $6.00 		Bruce Jones, Chuck Dixon, Eric Dinehart, Timothy TrumanEric Dinehart, Larry Elmore, Nicholas Koenig, Carol Lay, Chris Fauver
#8

September, 1986
Cover Price: $1.75
6 copies available from $4.00 		Scott Hampton, Chuck Dixon, Catherine Yronwode, Charlie Boatner, John HoliwskiBob Orzechowski, Howard Bender, Scott Hampton
#9

November, 1986
Cover Price: $2.00
5 copies available from $4.00 		Bruce Jones, Chuck Dixon, Rick GearyJim Seed, John Bolton, John Ridgway, Rick Geary
#10

January, 1987
Cover Price: $2.00
5 copies available from $9.00 		Chuck Dixon, Hal Jones, Charles WagnerJosè Ortiz, Hal Jones, John K. Snyder, Bob Hardin
#11

March, 1987
Cover Price: $2.00
2 copies available from $13.00 		John Smith, Ruby, Chuck Dixon, Timothy TrumanCarol Lay, Doug Medved, Larry Elmore, Mark A. Nelson
#12

May, 1987
Cover Price: $2.00
1 copy available for $4.95 		Bob Curran, Jack Butterworth, Fred Burke, Andrew Lee, Chuck DixonBob Hardin, Flint Henry, John Bolton, Matt Nelson
#13

July, 1987
Cover Price: $2.00
2 copies available from $10.00 		Timothy Truman, Chuck Dixon, Fred Burke, Ron FortierRon Wagner, Sam Parsons, Karl Waller, Graham Nolan, Glen Johnson