This is a complete list of Twilight Zone comics published by Gold Key (with GEMs highlighted). For each comic listed, there are links to the following: (a) Wiki page (from the Grand Comics Database, or GCD), (b) e-book (available upon request), and (c) More info on each comic (via optional posts by various contributors). [Note: In some cases where there is a set of consecutive issues listed as one entry, the Wiki link takes you to the first issue in the set, and the ‘Next Issue’ link will take you to the later issues.]
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The Twilight Zone by Gold Key Comics was based on the iconic television series. The comic book was launched in 1962 (a few years after the TV show’s premiere) and it ran until 1979. Gold Key Comics adapted the eerie and thought-provoking nature of the Twilight Zone TV show into a comic book format, allowing readers to experience new mind-bending tales beyond the TV screen. The comics featured original stories inspired by the show’s themes of science fiction, fantasy and psychological suspense. These stories captured the essence of the ‘Twilight Zone’, delivering unexpected twists and moral dilemmas that left readers questioning their own reality.
One of the notable features of the Twilight Zone comics by Gold Key was their striking artwork. The series boasted vibrant, eye-catching covers that often depicted scenes of eerie happenings and mysterious characters. Inside the pages, readers were treated to detailed and atmospheric illustrations that heightened the tension and suspense of each story. The artists brought the Twilight Zone’s strange and otherworldly elements to life, effectively conveying the uncanny and unsettling atmosphere for which the series was known. Alongside the captivating visuals, the comics also included short introductions by Rod Serling, the creator and host of the TV show. Serling’s distinctive narrative style set the stage for each story, immersing readers in the strange and inexplicable world of the ‘Twilight Zone’. Together, these elements made the Twilight Zone comics a must-read for fans of the TV series and lovers of eerie tales alike.
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