Lot 162
Set of Monsters Unleashed Comics w/ 1st Annual Issue
Sold May 21, 2026
- Price realized
- $150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Subject: Monsters
Year: 1973
Manufacturer: Curtis
Dimensions: Approx.10.25×7″
Condition: Various- All Issues in Protective Sheets Due to Age
Additional Information: The 1973 set of Monsters Unleashed comics, along with its first annual issue, represents Curtis Magazines’ exploration of anthology-style horror storytelling during a period when supernatural and creature features were gaining popularity. The series leans heavily into atmospheric black-and-white horror, featuring tales of monsters, science fiction terrors, and suspense-driven narratives that evoke the spirit of classic pulp and drive-in-era creature films.
The annual issue expands on this formula with longer, more elaborate stories that allow for deeper world-building and more detailed monster-centric plots. Together, the collection captures a transitional moment in comic history when horror, fantasy, and sci-fi elements were being pushed further in mainstream publications, offering readers a mix of eerie suspense, imaginative creatures, and standalone tales designed to shock and entertain.
Lot details
- Lot
- 162
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Comics
- Closed
- May 21, 2026
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