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House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 3 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Leroy Rickman, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Ian Gibson, Alberto Cuyas, and Trevor Goring. 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. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Frankenstein film, 1957's Curse of Frankenstein, continued from the previous issue. The Baron's murder spree continues, as his Creature is killed and rebuilt again. Captain Kronos battles vampires in the concluding chapter of the 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 serial killer disposes of his victims in a nearby swamp, until a witch intervenes. Plus a profile of horror legend Lon Chaney Sr., a history of the Frankenstein's Monster on film, and monster-movie effects of the 1950s. Terrific Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Hammer Happenings; The Curse of Frankenstein; Media Macabre; The Decline and Fall of the Frankenstein Monster; The Frankenstein Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Hammer Answer Desk; Effectively Speaking; Night of the Living Dead; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Swamp Fever. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 4 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis 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. HoH adapts one of Hammer's strangest films, the martial arts-vampire mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. British vampire hunter Van Helsing battles vampires in 1900s China. In a Terror Tales short, scientists in the jungle discover the horrifying truth about the vanished Napier expedition. Plus Mexican and Asian horror films, a history of Dracula on film, and special effects of the undersea monsters. Hammer Happenings; Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires; In Pursuit of Dracula; Creatures from the Deep; Media Macabre; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Curse of the Leopard Men; Mexican Monsters; Monsters from the East; The Golden Age of Horror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 5 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Paul Neary and Martin Asbury. 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. A comics adaptation of Hammer's sci-fi adventure Moon Zero Two (later spoofed on MST3K) features art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. A bush pilot in space helps a woman find her brother, a missing Moon prospector. In a Terror Tales short, a struggling village butcher picks the wrong victim when he starts dealing in human meats. Plus a profile of horror legend Bela Lugosi, Mexican horror films, and B-movie monsters. Hammer Happenings; Moon Zero Two; Media Macabre; Terrible Monsters; The Golden Age of Horror: The Coming of Dracula; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: One Man's Meat...; Mexican Monsters. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.