 "Weird Mystery Tales" contributors, in addition to Kirby, included Alfredo Alcala, Tony DeZuniga, Michael Kaluta, Alex Niño, Howard Purcell, Nestor Redondo, Jack Sparling, and Bernie Wrightson.Howard Purcell's last known work in the comics industry was a story each in "Weird Mystery Tales" #1–3 (Aug.–Dec.1972), plus the cover of #2.