The horror comics created by Marvel in the 1970s were superb. They were well written and came with fantastic art and, in the case of Tomb of Dracula, had old-time villains taking on more modern superheroes. For instance, Dracula vs. Silver Surfer. 
I have chosen three classic horror comics from this era to review. Tomb of Dracula #1, Marvel Spotlight #2, and Monster of Frankenstein #1. These three books represent either the first appearance in their own publications or simply the first appearance in Marvel.
These were three monsters of the Victorian era; Count Dracula, the Wolfman, and Frankenstein.
It could be an Abbott and Costello movie. In fact, it was! If you are too young to remember them, you probably are not collecting Bronze Age comics. (They were a comedy duo in the '30s and '40s.)
Tomb of Dracula #1
The first Dracula in his own book was Tomb of Dracula #1. It was created in 1972 by Jerry Conway and Roy Thomas.
This book lasted quite a while throughout the 70s until 1979 and ended with Tomb of Dracula #70.
Currently, this Bronze Age vampire is hot and, as with most of the earlier comics, fetching premium prices. Recently, one comic book sold for the astonishing price of $16,800 in grade 9.8. That was just in September 2021.
In the mid-grades, which most people own, a grade 7.5 sold for around $504. Not bad for a beat-up bloodsucker!
Marvel Spotlight #2
The comic book Marvel Spotlight #2 is the first appearance of Werewolf by Night. He eventually goes on to have his own titled series.
Portrayed as kind of an anti-hero, he fits right in with this generation and was a popular title throughout the 70s.
A grade 9.6 sold in 2020 for $4,600. The mid-grade books at 7.0 grade have sold for $600 in October. This book has slightly pulled back going into Halloween.
Monster of Frankenstein #1
There are few horror creatures that readily fit in as metaphors for science gone wrong, but Frankenstein definitely fits the bill. This creature appeared in his own title in 1973, written by Gary Freidrich.
It did not last long, but the iconic nature of the covers makes it very collectible. Did I mention it was Mike Plogg's art?
Monster of Frankenstein #1 last sold for $1,200 back in 2020. It has seen a good uptick during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Going into the pandemic in late 2019, it only was valued at $660 in grade 9.8 and has since almost doubled.
The mid-grade 8.0 sells for $150; I don't see this rising very fast from here. Probably a good point to pick a copy up, though.
Conclusion
Bronze Age horror has it all fangs, claws, and artificial man! The best pick of the bunch, in my opinion, is Marvel Spotlight #2. Werewolf by Night is a popular character, and who doesn't want to see Moon Knight vs. Werewolf?
My call? Buy Marvel Spotlight #2. It is a "no brainer" as this book has consistently gone up over time and has a likely chance to appear alongside Moonie on screen.
