Lot 67: Maroto, Esteban et al. A Collection of Five Magazines. New English Library, c. 1972-1974. First Editions.

Maroto, Esteban (artist) et al. A Collection of Five Magazines: Dracula, Castle of Horror, Demon!, and Tales of Terror. London: New English Library, c. 1972-1974. First editions. Magazine format softcovers, Quarto. Various paginations. Illustrated throughout with black and white comic art; painted colour wrappers by various artists including Esteban Maroto.

A collection of five vintage horror and supernatural-themed magazines published in the United Kingdom by the New English Library (Times Mirror). The group comprises: Dracula (Volume 1, Number 2), featuring the artwork of Esteban Maroto; Castle of Horror (Volume 1, Number 5), featuring Morbius – The Last Fight; Demon! (Number 1), introducing Satana – the Devil’s Daughter; Demon! (Volume 1, Number 2), featuring Gabriel: The House of Brimstone; and Tales of Terror (Volume 1, Number 5), featuring the origin of Simon Garth. These magazines are notable for reprinting Marvel Comics horror material and Spanish horror art in a large-format style for the British market. Each issue features vibrant painted cover art depicting various horror and dark fantasy motifs.