Welcome to episode 215 of the Campus Comics Cast as we open the Darkhold in search of vampires and other ghastly ghouls as we discuss the first six issues of Tomb of Dracula.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Opening Music

00:00:30 Intro

00:00:40 Superman 2025 Quick Take

00:04:45 Listener Feedback

00:07:20 Tomb of Dracula

01:09:25 Trivia

01:15:45 What We Have Been Reading

01:45:55 CLZ Shake

01:51:28 Next Episode

01:52:36 Outros

01:54:18 Stinger

Have you ever wondered how Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula redefined comics horror and set the stage for modern vampire legends?

If you’re fascinated by classic comic storytelling, horror’s evolution in pop culture, or how timeless characters like Dracula continue to shape our imaginations, this episode is for you. Exploring the first six issues of Tomb of Dracula (1972), we reveal why this series still matters—whether you’re a collector, a genre fan, or just looking to rediscover what makes a comic run truly legendary.

Gain a behind-the-scenes look at how Tomb of Dracula broke the Comics Code barriers and introduced horror themes into mainstream comics, paving the way for later stories and characters.

Discover fun character backstories, creative team highlights, surprising bits of comic lore, and thoughtful analysis from fans with extensive comics knowledge.

Learn what made the earliest Dracula issues special—from narrative trends and genre tropes to art, pacing, and the subtle ways these comics reflected changing attitudes about horror and heroism

Press play now to join the discussion and see why a 1972 comics run about the lord of vampires still has bite for today’s readers!