Ghostly Haunts #No. 28
Charlton Comics • Ghostly Haunts Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill
Interior Artist
Joe Staton, Enrique Nieto
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
December 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror comic featuring stories of the supernatural. This issue includes 'For Jabez Monchek There Is No Way Out!' featuring Dr. Graves. Other stories include 'Ghost On The Bridge' and 'The Return Of The Mummy'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible yellow price sticker on the mid-right cover (likely leaves residue). Heavy spine stress with color breaking, corner blunting on the top right, surface wear, and minor creasing along the bottom edge. Potential tanning of interior pages based on age and paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $12-$15 USD. Higher grade copies (9.0+) are scarce but can reach over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, especially with the adhesive sticker on the cover.
Notable Features
Features Dr. Graves (host). Joe Staton art. Bronze Age horror aesthetics. The cover is notable for its surreal perspective. 20 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the color registration of the Charlton logo and the specific typeface of the 'CDC' and '00772' codes. Interior paper stock appears to be standard non-glossy newsprint of the era.