Lot # 1487: 1972-1979 Marvel Tomb of Dracula Near-Complete Run (68/70)

Sink your teeth into a quality collection, when you bring home this 1972-1979 Marvel Tomb of Dracula near-complete run (68/70). This lovingly-preserved collection rises from the grave of long seclusion in very pleasing condition overall, ranging 65% VF-NM to NM+, 35% FN to VF+, with the exception of issue #1 first appearance of Dracula, Neal Adams cover, which rates as VG-FN. Spanning seventy issues total, this blood-curdling title spins the tales of supernatural beings and fearless vampire hunters.

Thrills and chills abound in this early Marvel horror series, with many semi-key issues such as #3 introduction of Dr. Rachel Van Helsing and Inspector Drake, #6 Neal Adams cover, #12 second appearance of Blade, #13 origin of Blade, #17 Blade bitten by Dracula, #18 Werewolf by Night appearance, #19 first mention of Blade having vampire blood, discovers he's immune to vampire's bite, #25 first appearance and origin of Hannibal King, #50 Silver Surfer appearance, #58 all Blade issue, #70 double-size final issue, and others.

The two absent issues are #7, and #10. Issue #10 is offered in this current auction separately, having just returned from CGC grading submission.

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