Do I really need to give
Bernie Wrightson an introduction here today for our over due
Flash Forward? Needless to say,
BW’s influence on modern horror comics is as essential as anything the pre-code masters delivered unto us… and throughout the
Silver Age boom there were but a handful of contemporaries who maybe came close to his level in terms of moody, unique styles and grotesqueries. Who will ever forget the first time they saw the instantly classic
Swamp Thing or his brilliant take on
Frankenstein?
Today’s tale from the September-October 1973 issue of
Plop #1 was always one of my pre-code-esque favorites, weirdly over the top and loads of fun with a clever double twist for good measure, courtesy of writer
Steve Skeates.
TOMORROW: More Wrightson…
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Some of you may know
Patrick Kendall from his occasional hauntings here at
THOIA, he’s a fabulous horror artist in his own right and I’m sure I’m not taking a froggy leap here, but undoubtedly a fan of
Bernie Wrightson. He sends in a pic of himself (sporting his best burial wear) to remind those of you that have not yet ordered a
THOIA tee shirt that they are still available in all shapes ‘n sizes, and only
$15.00 each with
FREE shipping for US citizens.
"Hey Karswell... I finally found a suitable place to have my picture taken while wearing my THOIA shirt. If you're gonna die, rather than die with your boots on, die with your THOIA on. This was taken last weekend at the Transworld Hallowen, Costume & Partyshow. This was a motion simulated ride called "The Last Ride". Gives you an idea of what your last ride will be like in a hearse from hell!
Talk to you soon... "
