HORROR COMICS AFTER THE CODE

Here's another example of a horror comic neutered by the CCA. Titled DARK SHADOWS (no, not the Dan Curtis TV show), it was published by Farrell under Steinway Comic Pub. Inc. and the AB America's Best imprint. Comprised of reprints of tamer stories from Farrell's HAUNTED THRILLS, it also had two new stories, including one humorous strip that was drawn in a cartoon style by an unknown artist. The only artist in the issue that has up until now been identified is Robert Webb for the story "Showdown", another Farrell reprint from FANTASTIC FEARS. Webb worked for most of his career at the Iger Shop producing content for Fiction House. He also drew several stories for Gilbert's Classics Illustrated, including an adaptation of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN.

After just three issues, DARK SHADOWS -- and Farrell -- faded into the horror comic sunset.