DC Released August 1972

Weird Mystery Tales #1

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Published August 1972
Pages 36

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 Witch Queen of Sumeria would have been published in the second unpublished issue of Spirit World.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