Comic books in 'HORROR MAGAZINES'

Cover by Joe Petagno. Stories by Dez Skinn and Donne Avenell. Art by Paul Neary and John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. This special reprinted adaptations of two of the Hammer Dracula films starring Christopher Lee as the immortal Count. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Dracula film, from 1958. The straightforward adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic features a script by Skinn and art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. A comics adaptation of Hammer's third Dracula film features early art by legendary artist John Bolton and introduces Father Shandor, who went on to have his own spin-off series in Warrior. A revived Dracula stalks English tourists in Transylvania, but luckily Father Shandor is on the case. Plus a sketchbook of vampire action by future art legend John Bolton. Dracula: a Hammer Film Production; John Bolton Dracula Sketchbook; Dracula Prince of Darkness. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Bill Phillips. Stories by Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse, John Brosnan, John Fleming, Tony Crawley, Bob Sheridan and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Steve Parkhouse and Patrick Wright. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. The UK and US versions of #20 have the same contents and cover, and only differ in title, indicia and price. A comics adaptation of Hammer's adventure/horror mashup, Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter, featuring art by future British comics legend Steve Parkhouse. Kronos investigates a vampire outbreak in the village of an old army buddy. In a Terror Tales short, a hunter realizes he shouldn't have let his dogs get that old witch's cat, but by then he's committed two murders. A look at the early films of director David Cronenberg. Plus a history and filmography of the Hammer film studio. Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Media Macabre/Review; Doctors of Death; Readers' Art Competition; History of Hammer Films; Answer Desk; Fearless Vampire Hunters; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: The Hounds of Hell. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Famous Films: The Horror of Party Beach (1964) is a magazine published by James Warren. Features "The Horror of Party Beach". This magazine uses still photos from the classic Horror Film of the same name to tell the story in comic book format. 64 pages, B&W, 8.25-in. x 11-in., newsprint interior with slick cover. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Edited by Ed Konick (credited as Abernathy Farquad). Art by Steve Ditko and others. Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the '50s and '60s, a sister magazine to Horror Monsters (1961). The famously low-grade paper makes good-quality copies of these mags somewhat hard to find. This issue features the 3-pager "K," a bizarre story about a monster who creates a man, with early art (and a cover) by comics legend Steve Ditko, on the verge of the creation of Spider-Man. Konga; K; Saint George and the 7 Curses; Reptilicus; The Truth About Monsters; Black Sunday; Coffin Capers; Ghoul Giggles; Monster Cards; Rock and Roll in Monsterland. 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Modern Monsters (1966 Magazine) was published by Prestige Publications. Painted, cover, centerfold, and interior illustrations by Bob Cadaret. Features articles "That other Werewolf," "Frankenstein Story," "Body Snatchers," "Jason and the Argonauts," and more. Plus a retrospective of Abbot and Costello's memorable meetings with Frankenstein, Hyde, and the Invisible Man. Full color King Kong centerfold poster. 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Stills from classic monster movies are reprinted in full-page spreads and embellished with gag word balloons written by Stan Lee himself. Black and white; 66 pages. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

March 1975, Volume 1, Issue 1. NOTE: Issues #1 & 2 of this series are titled Monster World. In this issue: Dracula Lives! Are there such beings as Vampires and Werewolves?, Close-up with Darren McGavin (star of Kolchak: the Night Stalker), 6 page horror comic strip "Common Dandruff" written by Tony Tallarcio and penciled by Jose Delbo, Possession by Demons, Korg: 70,000 BC, plus more. Approx 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 96 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Collector's Edition. This issue: The Reptile, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Rasputin - The Mad Monk, The Peter Cushing Story, Interview with Jack Pierce. Cover price $0.35.

Monster Parade was a short lived magazine along with several others that were trying to cash in on the success of Forrest J. Ackerman's magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland which started in 1958. Cover price $0.35.

SERIES NOTE: #1-18 listed under House of Hammer; #19 & 20 UK edition listed under House of Horror; & #20 US Edition,21-30 listed under Halls of Horror. ISSUE: UK EDITION. This issue is whole #19; volume 2 no. 7. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. 12 page comic adaptation to Hammer's 1966 film "The Reptile" written by Steve Moore, penciled by Brian Lewis. Media Macabre Review, Films of Peter Cushing, Reptile Fact File, History of Hammer, Revenge of Blood Beast, and other articles. 4 page comic Van Helsing's Terror Tales "The Witch at World's End" written and penciled by Porkhouse; 52 pages; b&w; magazine.

Horror Fan (1989 Charlotte) #001 Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Frank DeMarco. Edited by Ed Konick (credited as Sanzar Quasatood). Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the '50s and '60s. The famously low-grade paper makes good-quality copies of these mags somewhat hard to find. This issue features Frankenstein, Famous Monsters of History, and a preview of the Hammer Films classic Curse of the Werewolf. Frankenstein; Transylvania, Here I Come; How to Build Your Own Monster; The Monster's Love Song; Famous Moments of Monster History; The Curse of the Werewolf; They Died Laughing; Pin-up Parade of Monsters; Monster Crossword Puzzle; Monsters in Sports; Monster Medicine; Ghouls and Gags; The Monster Pet Corner; Horror Monsters from Outer Space; Fiendish Fun; Horror Monsters Photoquiz. 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

NOTE: For issues #1-2 see Adventures in Horror Magazine (1970 Stanley Publications).

Stories and art by Andre Palmer, George Bruno, Charles Dobey, Michael Praetorius, T. W. Mannering, Edward Hampton, Alden Franz, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). A man tries to rescue his girlfriend from a vampire. Zombies rise from the grave to stalk the living. A werewolf meets his fate during one last full moon. The Vampires Fangs Were Red with My Womans Blood!; Screaming Terror on the Night the Zombies Walked!; The Ghost Is Coming to Take Me to Hell; Trapped in a Room of Horror with the Slave of Satan!; One Last Death Prowl for the Man Who Howled Like a Wolf!; The Devil Needs Your Soul; The Mad Monster Strikes Again; Adventures in Witchcraft. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Joe Petagno. Stories by Dez Skinn, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, Barry Pattison, Benny Aldrich, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Paul Neary, Ian Gibson, and Angus McKie. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. The series starts off with an adaptation of Hammer's first Dracula film, from 1958. The straightforward adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic features a script by Skinn and art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter returns in an authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, a man raises a horde of zombies for revenge against the woman who rejected him - but he chose the wrong zombies. Plus a biography of horror-film legend Christopher Lee, a look at past movie vampires, and the history of movie special effects. NOTE: Issues #1-18 are listed under House of Hammer (1976 UK); #19 & 20 (UK edition) are listed under House of Horror (1978 Top Sellers); #20 (US Edition) and #21-30 are listed under Halls of Horror (1978). Editorial; Dracula: a Hammer Film Production; Hammer House Biography: Christopher Lee; A Filmography of Christopher Lee; Media Macabre; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Horror Around the World; Effectively Speaking; Drinkers of Blood, Stealers of Souls; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Voodoo Vengeance. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Edited by Forrest J. Ackerman. Stories by Forrest J. Ackerman and Dennis Billows. Ultra-rare Warren magazine, published to secure a copyright; only 400-500 copies of this one issue were produced. Reprints from Famous Monsters of Filmland, including articles on The Outer Limits, the robots of Star Wars, and effects wizard Douglas Trumbull. The terrific but uncredited Frankenstein cover is also an FM reprint, from #180. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 32 pages, B&W.

Incredible Science Fiction features articles and pictures from many Sci-Fi/Horror movies and television shows. This, the premier issue, focuses on aliens and monsters. There is an interview with Kathryn King, a look at the SFX of some of Hollywood's best known horror films, Jeff Sillifant analyzes "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," an in-depth look at the classic Universal Picture "Creature from the Black Lagoon," and much more. One of the first printed ads for Star Wars action figures, the X-Wing Fighter, and Tie Fighter appears on the back cover. 66 pages. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories and art by Boris Karloff, Calvin Beck, Peter John Dyer, David Shea Bond, William Thomaier, Wolf Mankowitz, Kenneth Beale and Richard Williams. One of the original monster magazines, Journal of Frankenstein was an early effort by Calvin Beck, who went on to publish the influential monster mag Castle of Frankenstein. This issue features a biography of Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff, an interview with TV horror host Zacherley, and extensive coverage of 1950s horror and sci-fi films. Also featuring an article by future animation legend Richard Williams (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) on his first animated film, The Little Island. Plus a debate on whether sci-fi will ever be a serious film genre. A real piece of monster & movie history. Final issue until publisher Dennis Druktenis revived the series, 40 years later. Frankenstein at Large; The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Master of Horror: The Boris Karloff Story; The Return of the Son of the Bride of Frankenstein; All Manner of Fantasies; Zacherley; The Little Island; The House on Haunted Hill; The Lion Tamer; 1958: The Year of Macabre & Horror Films; Pro and Con Forum: Will Science Fiction Become Major Film Trend? 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Karloff (1969 Cinefax) #001

UK Edition. Stories and art by Vic Lime and George Snow. The Monster That Made History. A fold-out poster magazine to commemorate the 1933 film and the 1977 remake by producer Dino De Laurentiis. The first article gives the history of the 1933 version of King Kong. A second article highlights the production of the De Laurentiis remake, featuring Rick Baker special effects (and ape suits) and introducing screen legend Jessica Lange to the world. The fold-out poster features original art of Kong against the setting sun and measures 23" x 34". The back cover is a still from the 1933 film of Kong battling a pterodactyl, featuring Willis O'Brien's special effects. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 8 pages, Full Color.

Magick Theatre (1976) #001, Special Collectors Edition

Media Spotlight (1975 IRAJAX) #001 Cover price $1.25.

Monster Monthly (1982 Marvel UK) #001, Tigra the Were-Woman, Featuring Frankenstein

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The World's First Newspaper of Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy! This issue: The Men Who Saved Kong! Mushroom Monsters! The End of the World! Bonus - Monster-Sized Color Poster Inside! Cover art by Gray Morrow. Cover price $1.00.

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Imagi-Movies is the short-lived sister publication of Cinefantastique. Its emphasis is on low budget, classic, and obscure films, but it also showcases more mainstream releases. This first issue includes the following: an interview with Roger Corman; articles on The Stand, Red Dwarf, Needful Thingsm The Tommyknockers, The Dark Half, Maniac Cop 3, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; David Fincher on Alien 3; a reader review of Alien 3; and more. Needful Things cover art by David Voigt. Cover price $5.50.

Jaws Souvenir Poster Magazine (1975 Fiona Press) #001

Official Souvenir Edition Cover price $3.95.

Stories and art by Vic Lime and George Snow. The Monster That Made History. A fold-out poster magazine to commemorate the 1933 film and the 1976 remake by producer Dino De Laurentiis. The first article gives the history of the 1933 version of King Kong. A second article highlights the production of the De Laurentiis remake, featuring Rick Baker special effects (and ape suits) and introducing screen legend Jessica Lange to the world. The fold-out poster features original art of Kong against the setting sun and measures 23" x 34". The back cover is a still from the 1933 film of Kong battling a pterodactyl, featuring Willis O'Brien's special effects. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 8 pages, Full Color.

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Stories and art by John Thomas Church and Carmine Fortunato. A souvenir magazine to commemorate the 1976 King Kong remake by producer Dino De Laurentiis. Includes stills and publicity art from both the 1933 version of King Kong and the 1977 version. Plus a look at other giant monsters of the movies. The Monster of Skull Island; The Making of King Kong; King Kong: The Greatest Horror Film of All Time; From King Kong to Godzilla; Monsters We Have Known and Loved; Kong's Battles to the Death with Prehistoric Monsters; How Kong Was Subdued and Captured; Kong's Rampage Through New York City; Kong's Last Battle with a Squadron of Fighter Planes. 8 1/2" x 11" 8 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Late Show (1974) #001 Cover price $1.00.

Markalite (1990 Pacific Rim) #001

Meteor The Movie (1980) #001 Official magazine of the movie. Articles, interviews (Martin Landau, Joseph Campanella, director Ronald Neame), and photos. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white (with color centerspread); 40 pages. Cover price $2.00.

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Story by Russ Jones, based on the screenplay by Laszlo Gorog. The 1956 sci-fi B-movie The Mole People is adapted to comics, using movie stills, captions, word balloons and hilarious sound effects. Scientists exploring beneath the Earths surface discover a race of monsters. Perhaps the first ever B-comic. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Monster International (1991 Kronos) #001

From the creators of Fangoria. Exclusive - Freddy directs a movie; How to be a Makeup FX Artist by John Caglione & Doug Drexler; New Horror Fiction by J.N. Williamson; Michael Weldon - splatter critic at the movies; Chas. Balun's disgusting cannibal pix; Bad Dreams - more nightmares from ALIENS producer; four giant bloody posters. Plus: Movie previews, reviews & Video Watchdog. Cover price $3.50.

Hearse Delivers (1974) #001

Hollywood Horror Classics (1993) #001, The Legend of Kharis Cover price $2.50.

Horror Fantasy (1969 Movies International) #001, Hitchcock Interview, Polanski Interview, Rare photos from "Rosemary's Baby", Frank Frazetta, Faye Dunaway, Catherine Deneuve

Horrors of the Screen (1962) #001, Collectors Edition Cover price $0.50.

Little Shoppe of Horrors is a movie fanzine. Issue #1 includes: AIP: A Brief Visit to the World of Monsters; A Visit with Roy Ashton; Hammer: The Home of Fantasy Films; A Review of the Curse of Frankenstein; Dracula: Legend or Reality; and various film previews and reviews. 70 pages. 40 stills. June, 1972. Cover price $1.50.

Magic Poster Magazine (1978 Paradise) #001

Magus (1981) #001, The Howling's Success, Superman II, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Altered States, Terror of Slithis

Masters of the Universe Offical Poster Magazine (1987 O'Quinn) #001

Monster Mag (1974 UK) #001, 2 feet x 3 feet, Horror Pictures & Features, Christopher Lee

Jason Goes to Hell (1993 Starlog) #001, Complete Series Body Count, Making the New Friday the 13th.

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The complete movie story told through photos, art and interviews. Cover price $2.95.