tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post2649692177035569530..comments2024-03-28T20:33:20.294-05:00Comments on THE HORRORS OF IT ALL: The Tarantula!Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-59157368290566381842008-03-17T21:12:00.000-05:002008-03-17T21:12:00.000-05:00>I think you meant to say "ALWAYS." Sometimes weir...>I think you meant to say "ALWAYS." <BR/><BR/>Sometimes weirder is always?Mr. Karswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-40939053983709417602008-03-17T13:46:00.000-05:002008-03-17T13:46:00.000-05:00"The vampire tarantulas gorge themselves on human ..."The vampire tarantulas gorge themselves on human flesh and then leave!"<BR/><BR/>As soon as I read that, I was in love. :)<BR/><BR/>Lots of wonderful stuff--the "living dead victims" are very creepy, the grave-robbing subplot is nice (dig that ghoul's crazy outfit at the top of page 4! Earmuffs and a checkered flag patch!), and that last panel on page 4 is very nice and chilling, lets you know that the story is turning RIGHT THERE. And then, of course, just the whole idea of it...<BR/><BR/>>>Sometimes weirder is better...<BR/><BR/>I think you meant to say "ALWAYS." :)The Vicar of VHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832137990485130735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-27260957282641182962008-03-16T18:02:00.000-05:002008-03-16T18:02:00.000-05:00>remember that scene in Carpenter's THE THING?,not...>remember that scene in Carpenter's THE THING?,not the same but still...<BR/><BR/>I know EXACTLY what you mean. Good point.<BR/><BR/>>Good inane fun, and I mean really good.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes weirder is better...Mr. Karswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-50041964764929959172008-03-15T21:15:00.000-05:002008-03-15T21:15:00.000-05:00"Weird how the final panel is both ridiculous and ..."Weird how the final panel is both ridiculous and chilling at the same time."<BR/><BR/>Well said. Good inane fun, and I mean really good.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836904680434822238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-70210624475869225252008-03-15T14:56:00.000-05:002008-03-15T14:56:00.000-05:00Y'know i actually think the image of a spider with...Y'know i actually think the image of a spider with a human head can can be disturbing if handled correctly,remember that scene in Carpenter's THE THING?,not the same but still...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-15906214978404316312008-03-15T11:27:00.000-05:002008-03-15T11:27:00.000-05:00> DID MARVEL SOMETIMES JUST REPRINT AN ENTIRE PRE ...> DID MARVEL SOMETIMES JUST REPRINT AN ENTIRE PRE CODE ISSUE IN THESE SILVER AGE COMICS?<BR/><BR/>I don't think so, I can't remeber off hand of a straight full pre-code issue reprint... I think they usually mixed it up a little from a variety of golden age series. I could be wrong though.<BR/><BR/>>Now vampire...tarantulas?<BR/><BR/>Nope. GIANT TALKING vampire tarantulas.Mr. Karswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-18532337037944643742008-03-15T10:42:00.000-05:002008-03-15T10:42:00.000-05:00Ooops, I meant FLYING vampire bulls.Ooops, I meant FLYING vampire bulls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-32790298112814915992008-03-15T10:41:00.000-05:002008-03-15T10:41:00.000-05:00Vampire bulls before. Now vampire...tarantulas? ...Vampire bulls before. Now vampire...tarantulas? Quite inventive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-25802198535973243002008-03-15T10:35:00.000-05:002008-03-15T10:35:00.000-05:00Weird how the final panel is both ridiculous and c...Weird how the final panel is both ridiculous and chilling at the same time.<BR/><BR/>And you are right, the Maneely cover on this issue is outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983171239671909762.post-22047862046657784482008-03-15T09:35:00.000-05:002008-03-15T09:35:00.000-05:00WOW, THIS ONE IS ALSO IN THE SAME VAULT REPRINT. I...WOW, THIS ONE IS ALSO IN THE SAME VAULT REPRINT. I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS UNTIL NOW BUT DID MARVEL SOMETIMES JUST REPRINT AN ENTIRE PRE CODE ISSUE IN THESE SILVER AGE COMICS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com