The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves
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The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves was an American supernatural-anthology comic book published by Charlton Comics and best known as a showcase for the popular writer-artist Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Marvel Comics' Spider-Man. Officially titled The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves per most issues' postal indicia, it is generally listed in reference sources with "Doctor" spelled out, as per its cover logo.
The eponymous Dr. M.T. Graves was a fictional character who hosted the stories in each issue, and very occasionally took part.
[edit] Publication history
The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves ran 72 issues, cover-dated May 1967 to February 1982, and generally published bimonthly. Following issue #60 (Jan. 1977), the title went on hiatus for seven months until issue #61 (Aug. 1977) before being canceled with #65 (May 1978). Charlton revived the title three years later with #66 (May 1981) before canceling it once more six issues later.
Three additional issues consisting solely of reprints and titled simply Dr. Graves were published as issues #73-75 (Sept. 1985 - Jan. 1986)
Among the artists whose work appeared were Steve Ditko, following his falling-out with Marvel; newcomer Jim Aparo, later to be one of Batman's signature artists; regular Charlton talents including Vince Alascia, Pat Boyette, Pete Morisi, Rocke Mastroserio, and Charles Nicholas; and such others as Rich Larson, Don Newton and Tom Sutton. The cover of issue #54 (Dec. 1975) marks one of the earliest professional works of future industry star John Byrne. Writers on the title included Ditko, Steve Skeates, Mike Pellowski and the highly prolific, generally uncredited staff writer Joe Gill.
Its sister titles, with many of the same creators, particularly Ditko, were the Charlton anthologies Ghost Manor (with host Mr. Bones) and its successor, Ghostly Haunts (with Winnie the Witch); Ghostly Tales (with Mr. Dedd); and Haunted (with Baron Weirwulf).
[edit] Awards
The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves won the 1967 Alley Award for Best Fantasy/SF/Supernatural Title.
