*Horror/Mystery 1960-1980s: DC’s venerable long-running House Of Mystery finally closed its doors in 1983 after 321 issues, but just a few years later, it was revived for a further 11 issues and one special. There was a new host in the House: Elvira, famous from film and TV as the horror hostess with the plunging neckline and beehive hairdo (in real life actress Cassandra Peterson). She presided over the stories with a touch of humorous and self-aware commentary, introducing tales of horror using classic tropes like ghosts and monsters, but also period pieces and some sci-fi ones. We have two issues (including a sci-fi special) and the Haunted Holidays special. From here, Elvira has gone on to numerous comic series from various publishers.
PICTURED: ELVIRA’S HOUSE OF MYSTERY ALL SOLD
#4 FN/VF £8
#7 VG/FN £6 Sci-Fi Special
Special #1 FN+ £12 Haunted Holidays