That first issue more than lived up to the spooky ads with its moody art by nick cardy, alex toth, neal adams, and others. Mar 03, 2019 others believe the witching hour to be the hour between 3 am and 4 am. Christ is believed to have died at 3 pm, so naturally, the devil is an. Comic books for sale dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book artists comic book covers comic art horror comics scary comics. I have included detailed scans so you can see the condition for yourself. A look at a large stack of bronze age dc horror i picked up recently. Its midnight, the witching hour, and the forces of read more. Others believe that it is at midnight mainly because it is a special time when the day actually begins. Give me a man or woman who has read perhaps three and you give me a very dangerous enemy indeed. Three witches introduce each issue and then tell one story each, one of the witches favoring inhabited object stories, one more traditional horror, and one going for a more modern touch what qualified for modern in the early 70s at least. Giordano and company gave us three hostesses, inspired by the weird sisters from shakespeares macbeth. Its that manic energy that drives its midnight the witching hour, a kind of metalpunk fury that refuses to be contained in any way. Witching hour published by dc comics ran from februarymarch 1969 october 1978 included 85 total issues.
The witching hour was an american comic book horror anthology published by dc. Ghosts, witching hour, secrets of sinister house, and tales of ghost castle. Dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic art scary comics sci fi comics horror comics famous monsters. This is issue 12 of the witching hour from dc comics. Highlighting a bunch of witching hour dc comic online. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A fter my recent post about dc comics ghosts, its time to look back at another of their bronze age horror anthology mags. Many different communities have different hours of the day they refer to as the witching hour but the generally accepted time is between 3 a. Oct 31, 2009 i know that it s halloween, but it s merely a coincidence that i am uploading the witching hour as i am continuing with my plans to post these comic books in chronological order as dc comics published them and next on this list was this specific issue. Keep also in mind that in a full moons night, the moon is in its highest positions during real midnight without considering dst. The witching hour usually refers to the midnight hour during a full moon. Witching hour 52 1975,dc comics,the hidden and the hideous. I can combine shipping and have an extensive back list of books available to any want list requests.
Continued in witching hour 1999 series the witching hour comic book series was an anthology whose tagline was it s 12 oclock. I know that its halloween, but its merely a coincidence that i am uploading the witching hour as i am continuing with my plans to post these comic books in chronological order as dc comics published them and next on this list was this specific issue. The pages inside are yellowed with rounded corner, but show no signs of damage. Comic book blatherings from the backyard of nostalgia. As we read in the article of all esbats phases of the moon. Im now looking forward to seeing what these creators do next, and hope to follow them to their next projects, wherever that may be. Unfortunately for dominic, its also the time he discovers what has been sneaking into his room. Cynthia, mildred and mordred the furies who collectively helps narrate the terrifying tales. Browse all products from after hours supply co official store. Years later, many of those boys, now men, go to the tower to drive terwit out and their screams cry out. Up for your consideration is witching hour 52 1975,dc comics,the hidden and the hideous. Others believe the witching hour to be the hour between 3 am and 4 am.
The witching hour quotes showing of 72 give me a man or woman who has read a thousand books and you give me an interesting companion. The end result is an album perfect for flipping tables and pissing off neighbors. The hour witching hour official site the hour witching hour. Continued in witching hour 1999 series the witching hour comic book series was an anthology whose tagline was its 12 oclock. The witching hour by jeph loeb, 9781840232516, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Its midnight the witching hour i married a ghost etsy. Several signs of wear and age apparent at first glance. Three witches introduce each issue and then tell one story each, one of the witches favoring inhabited object stories, one more traditional horror, and one going for a more modern touch what qualified for modern in the early 70 s at least. And as with all other dc mystery comics, the witching hour needed a host. The hidden hour frequently occurs when the clock strikes twelve, due to the association between midnight and magic. The witching hour tampa, fl the darkest heart of night is known as the witching hour.
As the name suggests, the witching hour is the time of day that people believe that these supernatural beings are most active and powerful. Oct 28, 2019 by comparison, dc s books always had great framing sequences for their spooky storytellers, like here at the witching hour, where old school hags mildred and mordred, and their groovy younger sister, gogo sorceress cynthia, constantly try to outscare each other with their own spinechilling stories. It s exciting to discover talent that youre not familiar with, and in each of the three stories i highlighted above, that was the case. Jun 04, 2016 it is in the christian interpretation of the witching hour that we find a link to the devils hour, the time at witch demonic forces stalk the world.
The witching hour by hookers, released 04 december 2014 1. The witching hour dc comics hey kids comics wiki fandom. Witching hour unexpected comic book collection youtube. It was always regarded as a particular potent time for magic, as the moon is not waxing nor waning and midnight is considered the time between the days in between time in between worlds. Witching hour was a dc comic book horror anthology that ran from 1969 to its tagline was its 12 oclock.
Witching hour comic books for sale at quality comix. Obviously the witching hour didnt have the power to paralyse as ghosts did. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Stories in the comic were hosted and introduced by three witches, based on macbeths weird sisters. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within. Please read the entire listing prior to bidding and asking questions. The darkest hour is before dawn the devils hour if midnight is the hour of the minion then 3am is the time of the master. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. May include slight spine wear or minor creases, but still retains good eye appeal.
Witching hour bronze age comic book lot, 2 issues, fvf dc, vol. The witching hour was an american comic book horror anthology published by dc comics. Jun 09, 20 a fter my recent post about dc comics ghosts, its time to look back at another of their bronze age horror anthology mags. We carry the hour witching hour at wholesale prices. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. However, they compensated for it by having not one but three hosts in the form of the witches. The witching hour was an american comic book horror anthology published by dc comics from 1969 to 1978. By comparison, dcs books always had great framing sequences for their spooky storytellers, like here at the witching hour, where old school hags mildred and mordred, and their groovy younger sister, gogo sorceress cynthia, constantly try to. Luis dominguez a cover gallery for the comic book witching hour grim reapers have a strong union and are normally present on the job site even when their presence seems redundant. This is the introduction to the book and the series. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The trouble with this interpretation is that 3 am is sometimes known as the devils hour. Stories in the comic were hosted and introduced by three witches, based on macbeth s weird sisters. The witching hour is a horror anthology series which features the three witches. The series was published for 85 issues from februarymarch 1969 to october 1978. In folklore stories the witching hour typically midnight is the time when supernatural creates ghosts, demons, witches and such are at their most powerful, making their black magic the most effective. At the crossroads of the supernatural and the very real resides the mysterious amanda collins, a dabbler in the lives and deaths of mankind. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After my recent post about dc comics ghosts, its time to look back at another of their. Some light foxing on the inner front and back pages. However, what is not a coincidence is the fact that i am setting this blogs post options to schedule this post to be made public on midnight. There is a small crease to the bottom left corner of the front cover, there is also some ink marks to the back cover. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The witching hour was an interesting mysteryhorror book with a fun framing device for the stories.
However, this is not about magic simply being at its strongest around midnight, nor is it about planets whose daynight cycles are naturally longer than 24 earth hours. Read the witching hour 1969 comic online free and high quality. What is the fabled witching hour and does it actually exist. So its a time when most people are safely tucked up in bed, fast asleep and ostensibly dead to the world. Stories in the comic were hosted and introduced by three witches, morded, mildred, and cynthia. Obviously the witching hour didnt have the power to paralyse as ghosts did, what with its stories not being true like those of that other mag. Why weird things happen between 34 am midnight good. Witching hour 41 april 1974 issue dc comics grade by viewobscura witching hour was a dc comic book horror anthology that ran from 1969 to its tagline was its 12 oclock. The witching hour is a dc comic book horror anthology that ran from 1969 to 1978 with the tagline its 12 oclock.