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Dark Shadows (December 1966)Despite warnings from the townspeople, Victoria Winters accepts the offer to come to the strange Collinwood as Governess. For some curious reason she feels the secret of her past may be uncovered in the bleak manor high on Widow’s Hill.From the Moment she arrives, Victoria becomes the target of someone in the house determined to destroy her.As the wind moans and the rain lashes around the isolated Collinwood, Victoria, with...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Mummy's Curse (April 1970)When Professor Anthony Collins decides to catalog his Egyptian relics at Collinwood, he brings with him the mummy of King Rehotip, who “died” over two thousand years ago. Only the professor knows that Rehotip is really in a state of suspended animation.One night, the professor brings the mummy to life. Suddenly a young girl is killed. The police suspect Quentin Collins. Maggie Evans, certain the killer is t...

The Phantom and Barnabas Collins (September 1969)Maggie Evans visits the Collins family graveyard and is transported back in time to the year 1880. There she awakes, an amnesia victim, at a Collinwood she barely recognizes. All that seems familiar are the house itself and the family’s guest, Barnabas Collins.Slowly, Maggie learns she is trapped in a nightmare. She has fallen into the hands of Dr. Giles Collins, whose mysterious experiments with human blood h...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Magic Potion (January 1971)This story marks a sudden shift in the characterization of Quentin Collins, who up to this point in the range had been portrayed as an enemy of Barnabas. Barnabas predicts trouble for Collinwood when Nicholas Freeze, in whose antique shop Carolyn Stoddard works, discovers a centuries-old potion that promises eternal youth. Soon after, Mr. Freeze’s daughter, Hazel, tricked into taking a serum, dies. Carolyn is grie...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Hidden Tomb (December 1971)Ellen awoke to see a ghostly figure moving through the shadows to her bedside.“Ellen!” Her name was whispered hoarsely, but she recognized the voice. It was Aunt Kate’s.“What’s wrong?” Ellen asked, getting out of bed.“Dying…”Ellen sprang to her and eased her aunt down on the bed. “What is it?”“Danger… vampire.”Ellen found matches and lit the candle on her bedside tab...

The Mystery of Collinwood (January 1968)Victoria stood on the ledge known as Suicide Cliffs and stared down at the raging surf and jagged rocks below. Next to her stood Professor Mark Veno, a mysterious visitor to Collinwood. He spoke to her in a low, sinister voice. “Think of all those who threw themselves from these very rocks. ”His eyes seemed to burn into hers.“He’s hypnotizing me,” she thought. She was unable to make herself look away. “No,” she cried. ...

Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost (January 1970)Collinwood is plagued with a series of menacing events when a ballet troupe arrives there to perform for the summer tourists. One girl in particular, the beautiful Diana Samson, whom Barnabas has come to love, is repeatedly attacked by a mysterious, invisible presence.When the star of the ballet is murdered, everyone is suspect—including Diana and Barnabas. And when several graves are found opened, the ...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Crystal Coffin (July 1970)Heiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to Frene estate at Collinwood—but arrives too late!Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed in a crystal coffin and kept in a darkened room. Jeremy swears that because her ghost returns to the castle each night, he refuses to bury the coffin.Betty is co...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride (October 1970)Ann and John Hayward’s honeymoon at Collinwood slowly turns into a series of nightmares.Soon after their arrival, John, who is recovering from a war injury, falls victim to strange, violent spells. In a fit of irrational jealousy, he accuses his wife of falling in love with Barnabas Collins.Meanwhile, a series of attacks on her life frighten Ann into believing John is trying to kill her. Though...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Grave Robbers (June 1971)“You see, Paula, how well it will work out. Lily will drink the blood of the village maidens—and Barnabas will be blamed.”Paula stared at the evil doctor in horror. “Whatever happens to Barnabas, you’ll still have Quentin to reckon with!” Dr. Bentley sneered. “The werewolf? If Quentin tries to interfere with me, I’ll find a way to deal with him.”Lily added, “Better come over to our side, luv.” “I’d r...

The Secret of Barnabas Collins (January 1969)Here is another never-before-told story of the handsome, mysterious 175-year-old vampire.While searching for the woman who will replace his long-lost Josette, and thus end the terrible curse upon him, Barnabas meets lovely Clare Duncan. The story, set in 1870, of their romance—and of the terror it brings to the beautiful young noblewoman—I a tale of gothic suspense which will chill and delight the legions of Barna...