"Haunted Horror Volume 3: Pre-Code Comics So Good, They're Scary" is a hardcover anthology published by IDW Publishing in October 2015. This volume continues the series' mission to resurrect and showcase rare, pre-Code horror comics from the 1950s, a period when such content faced significant censorship.
The collection features a curated selection of stories that exemplify the era's distinctive art and storytelling. Notable artists such as Frank Giacoia, Nick Cardy, Shelly Moldoff, Bob Powell, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, and Lin Streeter contribute to the anthology, bringing to life tales of terror, the supernatural, and the macabre. The cover art, depicting a melting face, encapsulates the eerie and unsettling themes within.
This volume serves as both a historical archive and a source of entertainment, offering readers insight into the horror genre's evolution and the cultural climate of the 1950s. It appeals to both enthusiasts of classic horror and those interested in the history of comic book art and censorship.