Ghosts, #53

Published: April 1977

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Ghosts #53

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Issue Contents:
1 page horror-suspense
Story Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

The Whole World's Upside Down
Story 1 1 page superhero
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Ghosts and the Supernatural
Story 2 1 page horror-suspense

"Shocking supernatural encounters are not limited to the supersititious, or to those tormented by herrendous hallucinations."

Credits
Whose Spirit Invades Me?
Story 3 7 pages horror-suspense

"For ages, man has been mystified by control of the living --- by the dead!"

Credits
Look, Friends!
Story 4 1 page
Story Notes

Ad seeking sellers of Grit magazine. Between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

Powerful Muscles Fast!!!

Featuring Muscle Builders

Story 5 1 page
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Ad for muscle building program. Top of second page between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

Write Right Now!

Featuring S. Schwartz & Co.

Story 6 1 page
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Ad for various products. Bottom of second page between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

The Mighty Meat Snack conquers The Horrible Hungries.
Story 7 1 page
Story Notes

On top half of first page between stories.

Make Money Fast! (1)
Story 8 1 page
Story Notes

Bottom of page between stories.

Write Right Now!

Featuring S. Schwartz & Co.

Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for various products, including catalogs from Pacific Comics, Howard D. Rogofsky and Passaic Book Center. Second page between stories.

The Haunted Mind
Story 10 4 pages horror-suspense

"It brought him fame, though some said it indicated his growing madness."

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Make Extra Cash
Story 11 1 page
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Ad for sales persons for engraved Social Security cards and calendars. Top of page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

These 3 Big Drafting Kits Given to You!
Story 12 1 page
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Ad for mail-order Drafting School. Bottom of page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

Nature's Mysterious Hungry Plant

Featuring Deb-Jo Nurseries

Story 13 1 page
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Ad for meat eating plant. Second page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

Presenting the Next Two Dollar Comics
Story 14 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for World's Finest #244, and G.I. Combat #201, with covers shown, both on sale January 13th. On third page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

Yes, You Can Subscribe To Your Favorite DC Comics!

Featuring DC Comics

Story 15 1 page
Characters
Story Notes

House ad for DC comics at various rates depending on cover price. On top half of fourth page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

At Last! Now It Can Be Revealed!
Story 16 1 page
Characters
Story Notes

House ad for Amazing World of DC Comics #14 (March 1977) with inset of interior comics panel from an issue of Justice League of America. On bottom half of fourth page between page 2 and 3 of the previous story.

"Let Joe Weider build you a better body for just $4.98"
Story 17 1 page
Characters
  • Franco Columbu (photo)
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger (photo)
  • Joe Weider (photo)
Story Notes

On first page between stories.

And Now...Still Another Message of Untold Importance from Our Prolific Publisher!!
Story 18 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

On second page between stories.

Justice for All Includes Children, 10
Story 19 1 page advocacy; superhero
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

On third page between stories.

The Vengeful Phantom of Versailles
Story 20 5 pages horror-suspense

"The reign of terror reached its horrendous climax for Queen Marie Antoinette in 1793 when her royal blood spilled onto a Parisian street."

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Make Money Customizing

Featuring Customizing Center

Story 21 1 page
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Ad for job training. On top of first page between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

Big-As-Life Hang-Ups!
Story 22 1 page
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Ad for poseable life-size figures. On bottom of first page between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

First Edition Sale!

Featuring NCG Merchandise

Story 23 1 page
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House ad for DC Comics packaged in sets for $4.00 each Second page between page 3 and 4 of the previous story.

The Ghost Who Came to Life
Story 24 1 page horror-suspense

"A century ago, he would have been an itinerant peddler,"

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100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
Story 25 1 page
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Lucky Products ad for toys soldiers.

Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story 26 1 page
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Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.

Make Money Get Prizes
Story 27 1 page
Characters
  • Laura Albrecht
  • Thomas Welch
  • Thomas Brophy
  • Cindy Mayr
  • Patty Kardin
  • Eric Ritzenthaler
  • Kevin Jones
  • Michael Donnelly
  • Andy Meisel
Story Notes

Ad for sales people for seed packets, with testimonials. On back cover.