Vampire Tales

    (Marvel, 1973-1975)
™ and ©1973 Marvel Comics Group

Oversized and stuffed with comics, essays and film commentary by writers and artists who would later become names in the field, this magazine-style work from Marvel Monster Group takes on all things vampire.

A comic adaptation of the original vampire story, Lord Ruthven, is offered, along with tales of emotionally tormented vampires in the 1970s and vengeful women vampires. A werewolf tale is tossed in for balance, as is a cautionary story about selling your soul to Satan. All of them are over the top, and several delightfully funny. Meanwhile, silly vampire movies are lovingly mocked and an academic book about the creatures reviewed. Morbius fans should note that the vampire/scientist’s first solo adventure took place in issue #1 of this title.

Not all works are credited, dismaying completists. Contributors included artists Bill Everett, Pablo Marcos, Esteban Maroto and Paul Reinman and writers Steve Gerber, Chris Claremont, Mark Evanier, Gardner Fox Don McGregor and Ron Goulart. Editorial assists by Marv Wolfman, Tony Isabella and Gerry Conway.
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#1
August, 1973
Cover Price: $0.75
3 copies available from $32.00 		Chris Claremont, Gardner Fox, Mark Evanier, Ron Goulart, Roy Thomas, Steve GerberBill Everett, Jordi Bernet, Pablo Marcos, Paul Reinman, Win Mortimer
#2
October, 1973
Cover Price: $0.75
1 copy available for $179.99 		Don McGregor, Gardner Fox, Roy Thomas, Jim SterankoRich Buckler, Gene Colan, John Romita, Jim Steranko
#3
February, 1974
Cover Price: $0.75
2 copies available from $44.99 		Gerry Conway, Russ Jones, Stan Lee, Don McGregor, Tony IsabellaEsteban Maroto, Paul Reinman, Carmine Infantino, Vincente Alcazar, Pablo Marcos, Rich Buckler
#4
April, 1974
Cover Price: $0.75
2 copies available from $33.00 		Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Tony IsabellaTom Sutton, Paul Reinman, Tony DiPreta, Esteban Maroto, Ernie Chan
#7
October, 1974
Cover Price: $0.75
1 copy available for $79.50 		Don McGregor, Doug MoenchTom Sutton, Billy Graham, Paul Gulacy, Howard Chaykin
#10
April, 1975
Cover Price: $0.75
3 copies available from $9.99 		Doug Moench, Gerry ConwaySonny Trinidad, Mike Vosburg, Virgilio Redondo
#11
June, 1975
Cover Price: $0.75
3 copies available from $7.30 		Doug Moench, John WarnerSonny Trinidad, Yong Montano
Annual #1
October, 1975
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $44.99 		  
Book #2

Cover Price: $19.99
1 copy available for $69.99 		  
Book #3

Cover Price: $19.99
1 copy available for $9.99