Weird Mystery Tales #1 (1972)
Weird Mystery Tales #1 is the premiere issue of the Weird Mystery Tales series from DC, released August 1, 1972. Written by Jack Kirby with artwork by Bernie Wrightson. Notable appearances include Endless, The, Destiny (Endless). This page represents the regular first-print edition.
Jack Kirby/Berni Wrightson splash page. "Horoscope Phenomenon or Witch Queen of Ancient Sumeria?" Pencils by Jack Kirby. Also in this issue: "The Brothers Beaumont!" (art by Howard Purcell?). Michael Kaluta cover. Witch Queen of Sumeria would have been published in the second unpublished issue of Spirit World. "Pisces" has a strong resemblance with Kirby's Morgaine. Originally scheduled for Spirit World. Destiny figure drawn by Bernie Wrightson according to the letters page in #3. Third story is text-only.
Key Facts
- 1st appearance of Destiny, later incorporated into Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' series as one of The Endless
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