Adventures Into The Unknown – The First Horror Comic That Started It All!

Before Tales from the Crypt and The Haunt of Fear, there was Adventures Into The Unknown—the very first ongoing horror comic series, paving the way for the entire genre. Launched in 1948 by American Comics Group (ACG), this groundbreaking anthology cracked open the gates of terror, unleashing vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other nightmarish horrors onto unsuspecting readers. With its lurid covers and chilling storytelling, Adventures Into The Unknown was a shock to post-war America, offering eerie, pulp-fueled nightmares unlike anything seen before. Featuring legendary writers like Frank Belknap Long and masterful artwork from Fred Guardineer and Al Ulmer, this series set the gold standard for pre-code horror, blending classic gothic literature with relentless, spine-tingling suspense.

This isn’t just horror history—it’s a portal to the origins of the macabre in comics, where every page drips with dread and atmosphere. Experience Frankenstein’s Ghost, The Living Dead, and countless other bone-chilling tales that terrified readers decades before the comic book industry cracked down on horror. Now, you can get instant access to the complete digital archive, plus free tools and readers for CBR, CBZ, and PDF files, so you can enjoy Adventures Into The Unknown anywhere, on any device! Dare you enter?