Mystery Comic Tales

From 1952 to 1954, L. Miller & Son published this four-issue horror anthology series, a short-lived but visually striking entry in the pre-Code era. The series is most notable for its cover and interior art by L. B. Cole, whose lurid, vibrant style defined the look of many classic horror comics, alongside contributions from Jim Wilcox and Superman artist Wayne Boring. Though brief, Mystery Comic Tales stands as a representative artifact of the genre's raw, unregulated energy before the Comics Code Authority reshaped the industry.