Bronze Age Marvel Comics The Tomb of Dracula Group of 13 Comic Books
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Here we have a terrific Bronze Age Marvel group: 13 issues of The Tomb of Dracula, apparently spanning #18 through #30. This is one of Marvel’s landmark 1970s horror titles, the series that helped define Dracula in comics and gave collectors some of the era’s most atmospheric covers and interiors.
These books sit squarely in the Bronze Age, with period-correct 20-cent and 25-cent cover prices, classic Marvel Comics Group trade dress, and the unmistakable visual drama associated with Gene Colan’s run. The lot also includes issue #30, notable for its Blade cover appearance, which gives the group an extra nudge of collector interest.
Materially, these are standard staple-bound American comic books printed on newsprint with color covers. Nothing in the photos immediately suggests modern facsimile production; the wear looks naturally accumulated rather than artificially distressed.
Condition, though, is only partly knowable here. From the front covers I can see spine stress, edge wear, corner blunting, and some general handling wear. Because the books are raw and unslabbed, and because no back covers or interiors are shown, I cannot confirm page quality, completeness, detached staples, restoration, or hidden tears. That uncertainty keeps the estimate conservative.
So: likely authentic Bronze Age copies, identified with high confidence, authenticity score about 84%. As a group, I’d place the auction estimate around $180 to $375 if complete and unrestored; as reprints, more like $20 to $60. A smart next step would be clear front-and-back photos of each issue, plus interiors and staple closeups. Comics Lass has spoken!
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Item Report
Bronze Age Marvel Comics The Tomb of Dracula Group of 13 Comic Books
By:Marvel Comics Group; covers and stories from the Marv Wolfman/Gene Colan era
Style:Bronze Age American Horror Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper, color lithographic ink, coated cover stock, metal staples
Age:1973-1975
Condition:Good to Very Good overall (raw, not officially graded; visible spine stress, edge wear, corner wear, back covers/interiors not shown)
Value:Auction estimate, if authentic: $180-$375 for the pictured 13-issue lot in the apparent mixed mid-grade range; if reproduction/reprint lot: $20-$60
Maker's Marks / Writing:Visible cover text includes 'MARVEL COMICS GROUP,' 'THE TOMB OF DRACULA,' issue numbers 18-30, 20c on #18-19, 25c on later issues, dates including Mar, Apr, May, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar; visible blurbs include 'Man by Day... Werewolf by Night!', 'Snowbound in Hell!', 'Man Hunt for a Vampire!', 'Exorcism! The dark vampire and a soul-shattering secret!', 'Blood-Stalkers of Count Dracula!', 'A Vampire Stalks the Night!', 'And the Moon Spawn Death!', 'Five came to kill a vampire', 'What happens when a vampire goes mad?', and 'Or my name isn’t Blade!'
Date:2026-05-18 03:02:52.280497
Description:
A group lot of 13 unslabbed Marvel Comics The Tomb of Dracula issues, visible as nos. 18 through 30. Bronze Age horror comics with full-color cover art, staple-bound newsprint interiors, 25-cent cover price on most visible issues, and classic vampire-monster storylines including Blade and Werewolf by Night references. The set appears to be raw and ungraded, photographed only from the front covers.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be a genuine Bronze Age Marvel Comics group consisting of The Tomb of Dracula issues #18-30. The covers match known original issue numbering, pricing, trade dress, and period Marvel branding. The lot is collectible because Tomb of Dracula is one of Marvel's premier 1970s horror titles, strongly associated with writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, and because Blade appears on at least issue #30 in the group. Condition appears mixed, with visible spine wear, edge wear, corner blunting, and some handling stress; however, the lack of back-cover and interior photos prevents a full grading assessment and leaves open the possibility of detached staples, coupons cut, interior tears, or restoration not visible here.
Individual Images:
whole comic lot front view
front comics issues 18 19 20 22
front comics issues 23 24 25 26
front comics issues 27 28 29 30
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good overall (raw, not officially graded; visible spine stress, edge wear, corner wear, back covers/interiors not shown)
Identification Score: 97%
The title, issue numbers, dates, cover prices, Marvel Comics Group banner, and recognizable Tomb of Dracula cover art are clearly visible across the photos, allowing a highly confident identification of the lot as issues #18-30.
Authenticity Score: 84%
The books look consistent with original Bronze Age newsstand comics rather than modern reprints: period-correct 20-cent and 25-cent pricing, consistent Marvel trade dress, natural handling wear, and no obvious signs of glossy modern facsimile printing. Still, because only front covers are shown, I cannot rule out married covers, restoration, or isolated reprints with complete certainty.
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Keywords
Bronze Age, Marvel Comics, The Tomb of Dracula, horror comics, vampire comics, Blade, Werewolf by Night, Gene Colan, Marv Wolfman, issue lot, raw comics, United States
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