THE WITCHING HOUR #55

Image is rotated 90 degrees; cover shows moderate wear consistent with a mid-grade Bronze Age book: visible spine stress with some whitening/ticks, a small chip/tear at the top edge of the cover, rubbing and soiling along the top-left corner, and general surface wear/dirt on the dark background making creases and scuffing more visible. Colors appear slightly dulled with no major color breaks noted, but corners show mild blunting. Interior and back cover were not assessed from this photo alone.

The Witching Hour was DC's entry in the early-1970s wave of mystery and horror anthologies, its stories framed by three resident witches—Mildred, Mordred, and Cynthia—who introduced and commented on the standalone tales in the tradition of EC's ghoulish hosts. Issue #55 continues the series' short-story format, pairing suspense and supernatural vignettes with the atmospheric cover work and interior artistry that made DC's Bronze Age genre line a favorite among readers who wanted chills without continuity. As a mid-run anthology issue with no first appearance, origin, or landmark story, it sits comfortably within the collected body of the title rather than standing out as a milestone.