Monday, November 4, 2024

The Monster

Another wild one from the April 1953 issue of Chilling Tales #15, (dig the previous post too), and you'll likely see the ending coming from a few cemeteries away, but I bet you'll still have fun with it all the same! Henry Kiefer's spooky illustrative approach can be a bit rough at times, but it does the job unleashing a bizarre looking monster while also unveiling a uniquely odd, moody graveyard experience...

1 comment:

JMR777 said...

This monster was a mix of a gargoyle and the Muppet Gonzo, with a dash of praying mantis.

This tale was a retelling of "Monster from the Pit" found here on THOIA Jan 27, 2013. Comparing the two tales is a bit like comparing Bela Lugosi to Christopher Lee in their portrayals of Dracula, each brought something unique to the retelling of the tale.

Great Monstrous fun for November!