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''The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves''〔Though copyrighted as ''The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves'' per most issues' postal indicia, the title is generally listed in reference sources with "Doctor" spelled out, as per its trademarked cover logo.〕 was an American supernatural-anthology comic book published by Charlton Comics and best known as a showcase for the popular writer-artist Steve Ditko. The eponymous Dr. M. T. Graves was a fictional character who hosted the stories in each issue of this title, and very occasionally took part in a tale. Sister titles, with many of the same creators, particularly Ditko, were the Charlton anthologies ''Ghost Manor'' (with host Mr. Bones) and its successor, ''Ghostly Haunts'' (with Winnie the Witch); ''Ghostly Tales'' (with Mr. Dedd); and ''Haunted'' (with Impy and then Baron Weirwulf). The series won the 1967 Alley Award for Best Fantasy/SF/Supernatural Title. ==Publication history== Following his introduction as Dr. M. T. Graves in Charlton Comics' ''Ghostly Tales'' #55 (cover-dated May 1966) in the three-page story "The Ghost Fighter" by writer-artist Ernie Bache,〔(''Ghostly Tales'' #55 (May 1966) ) at the Grand Comics Database〕 the character went on to host his own anthology title, ''The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves''. The series ran 72 issues (May 1967 - May 1982), generally published bimonthly. Following issue #60 (Jan. 1977), the title went on hiatus for seven months until issue #61 (Aug. 1977) before being canceled with #65 (May 1978). Charlton revived the title three years later with #66 (May 1981) before canceling it once more six issues later.〔(''Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves, The'' ) at the Grand Comics Database〕 Three additional issues consisting solely of reprints, and titled simply ''Dr. Graves'', were published as issues #73-75 (Sept. 1985 - Jan. 1986).〔(''Dr. Graves'' ) at the Grand Comics Database〕 Among the artists whose work appeared were Steve Ditko, following his falling-out with Marvel Comics; newcomer Jim Aparo, later to be one of Batman's signature artists; regular Charlton talents including Vince Alascia, Pat Boyette, Pete Morisi, Rocke Mastroserio, and Charles Nicholas; and such others as Rich Larson, Don Newton and Tom Sutton. The cover of issue #54 (Dec. 1975) marks one of the earliest professional works of future industry star John Byrne. Writers on the title included Ditko, Steve Skeates, Mike Pellowski, and the prolific, generally uncredited staff writer Joe Gill.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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