Dracula #1

Jan 1974 · Arédit-Artima · 3,50 FRF

📊 ~7,960 copies sold its debut month

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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"Le Comte Dracula" kicks off with a chilling tale of obsession and the supernatural, as Robert Walton IV recounts the origins of Frankenstein's Monster during a perilous Arctic expedition. Written by Gary Friedrich and brought to life with intense, atmospheric art by Mike Ploog, the story blends gothic dread with a haunting narrative frame. The striking cover by Neal Adams captures the eerie mood of the tale, making this 1974 3,50 FRF release a standout in the series.

Contains 7 stories

Le Comte Dracula

35 pp · Horror-Suspense

Frank DrakeClifton GravesJeanieFritz BurgeisterOttoDraculaDannyPaul

La Chose

32 pp · Horror-Suspense

ItKimbo (death)Cory DrewAlton Drew (death)Babe DrewClissa DrewRoger Kirk's bones

Un roi vient au galop

27 pp · Sword And Sorcery

Le retour

14.5 pp · Superhero

Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange, also as Stephen Sanders]WongAncient OneBaron Mordo (villain)

La maison

7.5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Montre-moi tes rêves et tu verras les miens

8.5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Le monstre de Frankenstein

27.67 pp · Horror-Suspense

Frankenstein's Monster (origin part 1)Victor FrankensteinRobert Walton IV (intro)Canute (intro)Sean Farrell (intro)William Frankenstein (intro, death)Mr. Frankenstein (Victor Frankenstein's father, intro)Henri Clerval (intro)Justine Moritz (intro, death)Elizabeth (intro)

In "Le monstre de Frankenstein," Robert Walton IV leads a perilous Arctic expedition to recover the frozen body of Frankenstein's Monster, recounting the creature’s grim origins to the cabin boy. The story unfolds with a chilling blend of isolation and dread, as the past and present collide beneath the endless ice.

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Full credits

writer Gary Friedrich

artist, inker Mike Ploog

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

Reprints

↩ Reprints Kull, the Conqueror #1 (1971), Marvel Feature #1 (1971), Tomb of Dracula #1 (1972), Journey into Mystery #1 (1972), Supernatural Thrillers #1 (1972), Frankenstein #1 (1973)

Reprinted in Eclipso #50 (1975)

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