Witching Hour

    (DC, 1969-1978)
™ and ©1974 National Periodical Publications, Inc.

Witches narrate stories involving witchcraft and deceit, many of which have their climax near midnight…the witching hour. Featured in the pages of this eighty-five-issue series were stories such as “The Killer Came Slithering,” about a witch who cures a boy of his illness in exchange for him ripping up the mortgage on the witch’s church. When the boy’s father reneges on his promise, the snake-charming sorceress gets her own revenge in a very subtle and clever way—at midnight.

After almost ten years of bewitching readers, the witch’s lease must have run out, because in 1978 this series became part of The Unexpected, a series hosted by Abel in his own home, the House of Secrets.
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#1

March, 1969
Cover Price: $0.12
4 copies available from $145.00
Dennis O’NeilAlex Toth, Pat Boyette, Jack Sparling
#2

May, 1969
Cover Price: $0.12
4 copies available from $16.40
 Mike Sekowsky, Dick Giordano, Jack Sparling, Sid Greene
#3

July, 1969
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $14.00
 Alex Toth, Vince Colletta, Jack Sparling, Bernie Wrightson, Dick Giordano
#4

September, 1969
Cover Price: $0.15
2 copies available from $11.50
 Alex Toth, Jerry Grandenetti, George Roussos, Pat Boyette
#5

November, 1969
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $10.00
 Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Pat Boyette, Bill Draut, Dick Giordano, Sid Greene
#8

May, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $20.00
Alex TothNeal Adams, Nick Cardy, Alex Toth, Jack Sparling
#9

July, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
4 copies available from $26.00
Robert KanigherAlex Toth, Bill Draut, Murphy Anderson, Jack Sparling, Jack Abel
#10

September, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $7.90
Gerry ConwayAlex Toth, Bill Draut, Gray Morrow
#11

November, 1970
Cover Price: $0.15
4 copies available from $7.00
Jack OleckAlex Toth, Bill Draut, George Tuska
#14

May, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
1 copy available for $5.75
Gerry Conway, Dave Kaler, Murray BoltinoffJeff Jones, Stanley Pitt, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón
#16

September, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
2 copies available from $3.50
Carl Wessler, Bill Dennehy, Murray Boltinoff, Charles King, Howie PostJohn Calnan, Bernard Case, Gray Morrow, Tony DeZuniga, Bill Draut, Joe Orlando
#17

November, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $18.00
George Kashdan, Bill Dennehy, Carl WesslerGeorge Tuska, Don Heck, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, Howard Sherman, John Calnan, Vince Colletta, Jerry Grandenetti
#19

March, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $45.00
Jack Phillips, George KashdanGeorge Tuska, Jerry Grandenetti, Nick Cardy, Lee Elias
#20

April, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
2 copies available from $8.00
George Kashdan, Carl Wessler, Bill DennehyGeorge Tuska, Nestor Redondo, Howard Purcell, Will Ely, Don Heck, John Calnan
#22

August, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $9.50
Bill DennehyJohn Calnan, Win Mortimer, Bob Brown
#23

September, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $7.00
George Kashdan, Murray Boltinoff, Carl WesslerNestor Redondo, Tony DeZuniga, Reese, Jack Sparling
#24

October, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $3.95
Bill Dennehy, Carl WesslerAlfredo P. Alcala, Norman Maurer
#25

November, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $9.50
Carl WesslerJim Aparo, Bill Payne
#26

December, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $4.56
Bill Dennehy, Steve Skeates, Carl WesslerJerry Grandenetti, Dick Dillin, Jack Abel, E.R. Cruz
#27

January, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $13.65
Carl Wessler, Gerry Conway, Sal AmendolaAlfredo P. Alcala, Sal Amendola, Win Mortimer, Gerry Talaoc
#30

April, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $9.50
Carl Wessler, Bill DennehyJack Sparling, Rico Rival
#31

June, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $5.25
Carl Wessler, Bill DennehyAlex Niño, John Calnan, Buddy Gernale, Art Saaf
#32

July, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $12.48
George Kashdan, Bill Dennehy, Carl WesslerFloro Dery, Romy Gamboa, Frank Redondo, Art Saaf
#33

August, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $4.18
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerAlfredo P. Alcala, Jerry Grandenetti
#35

October, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $6.50
Carl Wessler, George KashdanDominguez, Norman Maurer, Lee Elias
#36

November, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $2.25
Carl Wessler, Leo Dorfman, George KashdanR.T. Gamboa, E.R. Cruz, Lee Elias
#37

December, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $3.25
George KashdanErnesto B. Patricio, E.R. Cruz, Frank Redondo
#38

January, 1974
Cover Price: $0.50
2 copies available from $14.50
Gerry Conway, Bob Haney, Dave Kaler, Dennis O’NeilMurphy Anderson, Pat Boyette, Reginald Pitt, Stanley Pitt, Alex Toth, Jack Sparling, Sy Barry, George Papp
#40

March, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
4 copies available from $4.95
Carl Wessler, George KashdanErnie Chan, Bernard Baily, Alex Niño
#41

April, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $14.98
Carl WesslerBuddy Gernale, Alfredo P. Alcala, Rico Rival, E.R. Cruz
#42

May, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $14.98
Carl Wessler, George KashdanBernard Baily, Rubeny, Frank Redondo, Jun Lofamia
#43

June, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $4.50
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerAlfredo P. Alcala, Rubeny, Jerry Grandenetti, E.R. Cruz
#44

July, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $30.00
George Kashdan, Michael FleisherRubeny, Don Perlin
#45

August, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $6.95
Carl Wessler, George Kashdan, Leo DorfmanJerry Grandenetti, Don Perlin, Alex Niño
#46

September, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $1.00
George Kashdan, Murray Boltinoff, Carl WesslerLee Elias, E.R. Cruz
#47

October, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $1.80
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerRubeny, John Calnan, Alex Niño, E.R. Cruz
#48

November, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $2.28
Carl WesslerRubeny, Fred Carrillo, E.R. Cruz
#49

December, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $3.64
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerVincente Alcázar, E.R. Cruz, Romy Gamboa
#50

January, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $3.87
Carl Wessler, George KashdanTony Caravana, Fred Carrillo, Rubeny
#51

February, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $7.95
Carl Wessler, George KashdanRubeny, Rico Rival, Fred Carrillo, E.R. Cruz
#53

April, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $2.88
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerErnesto B. Patricio, E.R. Cruz
#54

May, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $8.00
Carl WesslerRubeny, Jun Lofamia, Jess M. Jodloman
#58

September, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $3.64
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerJohn Calnan, Ernie Guanlao, Fred Carrillo
#59

October, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
4 copies available from $2.86
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerRubeny, E.R. Cruz
#61

January, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $5.00
Carl Wessler, George KashdanJess M. Jodloman, B.G., E.R. Cruz
#62

March, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $3.64
Carl WesslerErnie Chan, Fred Carrillo, Rubeny
#63

May, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
2 copies available from $14.95
George Kashdan, Wesley Marsh, Carl WesslerE.R. Cruz, Gerry Talaoc, Fred Carrillo
#64

July, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
2 copies available from $2.74
Carl Wessler, George KashdanE.R. Cruz, Buddy Gernale, John Calnan
#65

September, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
2 copies available from $9.95
Jack Phillips, Carl WesslerE.R. Cruz, Ricardo Villamonte
#66

November, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $14.98
Carl Wessler, George KashdanFred Carrillo, José Delbo
#67

January, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $9.95
George Kashdan, Jack PhillipsFrank Redondo, Buddy Gernale, Abe Ocampo
#68

February, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
2 copies available from $3.00
Carl Wessler, Jack KellyE.R. Cruz, Fred Carrillo, Rubeny
#69

March, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $14.98
George Kashdan, Wesley MarshDon Perlin, Noly Pana Ligan, Tenny Henson
#70

April, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $4.56
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerLee Elias, Ernesto B. Patricio, E.R. Cruz
#71

May, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
1 copy available for $24.98
Carl WesslerAbe Ocampo, Don Perlin, Jess M. Jodloman
#75

November, 1977
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $24.98
Carl Wessler, George KashdanFred Carrillo, Gerry Talaoc, E.R. Cruz
#78

March, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $19.98
Carl Wessler, George KashdanBill Payne, Rubeny, E.R. Cruz
#79

April, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
3 copies available from $6.00
Carl Wessler, George KashdanDick Ayers, Gerry Talaoc, Tenny Henson
#83

August, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
1 copy available for $14.98
Carl Wessler, George KashdanNards Cruz, Bill Draut, Fred Carrillo, E.R. Cruz
#85

October, 1978
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $9.50
George Kashdan, Carl WesslerFred Carrillo, Jerry Grandenetti, Ken Landgraf, Danny Bulanadi, Ernesto B. Patricio