One of our most popular Haunted Horror covers was an insanely cutting edge slashtacular by the ever wonderous, Warren Kremer, originally from the December 1946 issue of Super-Mystery Comics Volume 6 #3. We put that masterpiece of sex and violence on the cover of Haunted Horror #11 in June 2014, but it wasn't until just a few months ago that someone actually wrote to me asking if there was even a story in the original issue that said cover was based upon. And indeed there is-- and boy is it ever a fun --and very funny-- little who-dun-it romp, complete with a wise-crackin', Thin Man-esque married couple (Bert and Sue) who find themselves up to their nosey little amateur dick necks in all sorts of maniacally murderous mayhem while attending a midnight seance at a magic museum. So kick back and enjoy this ode to 1930's / 40's MGM and RKO mysteries-- I'm sure there's a few of you out there who will appreciate the B-film pace and atmosphere, as well as the ominous horror overtones. (And thanks again to Denny for the inquiry!)
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I'm amused by Sue's reference (in page 9) to a funny old novelty song first recorded in 1934 by Stanley Holloway (and covered by many since; I have fond memories of Caryl P. Weiss' rendition as a Dr. Demento sow favorite). Listen to Holloway's version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a0cFYa5Ffw
Good one, Nequam! That line actually just popped up in an old movie I watched not too long ago as well, but I'll be damned with me head tucked up me arse if I can remember which one.
I don't always go for these "Nick and Nora" type detective couples, but going by this one, I can't help liking Bert and Sue.
Was it a long series?
Bert and Sue were just one of many ongoing characters in this comic book series. Here's a (current) GCD listing of all of their appearances:
https://www.comics.org/character/name/bert%20and%20sue/sort/alpha/
That was fun. Care to share more stories of this couple?
Great stuff! Came across to me like an old-timey radio show.
That, by God, is how you do a cover!
(And the story's pretty good too)
Fun stuff!
Things I learned: Remember, women are annoying busy bodies and you should insult them at every moment, blame murders on their jinx, not believe a word in their head, and then the women should always be self defeating!
There's some nice art in this, for it's age. Some interesting panel layout and Sue's a real beauty and Bert is dashing enough.
It's also interesting to see them revealing magician secrets.
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