Swamp Monster / Just Imagine

I’ve had a couple requests for more Basil Wolverton lately and thankfully my pal Brian Hirsch has come to the rescue with a wild one from the June 1953 issue of Weird Mysteries #5! And after that, don’t run away screaming too fast because I’ve pulled out another Silver Age Flash Forward for you as well.

Everyone have a great weekend, and check back on Sunday for the start of a mini-Ace fest!

NEXT: Reptiles In Love!

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Just ImagineFrom the Dec. ’72 issue of Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion #8

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The Face from the Future!

And finally wrapping up our Black Magic Fest this week, from the June-July 1951 issue of Black Magic Vol. 1 #5… I simply adore stories about innocent, naïve girls who dabble in the occult and discover much more than they bargained for… and believe it or not, sometimes they actually do have happy endings too.

Ummm, today’s story though does not.

NEXT: The Return of Basil Wolverton--- plus a Silver Age Flash Forward!

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Witch Girl!

Continuing along with our look at Prize Publications Black Magic series, we begin today with one of my favorite witchcraft tales from the July 1952 issue of Black Magic Vol. 2 #8. Featuring crisp art from the unique and underrated hand of Bill Walton. [Sadly, "Birth After Death" had to be removed over an IP dispute. -- Nequam]

NEXT: A Face from the Future

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The Voice of the Dead!

Two spooky tales from the July 1952 issue of Black Magic Vol. 2 #8, and the first day this week in THOIA’s multiple post look at this landmark Prize Publications series produced by the legendary dynamic duo of Simon and Kirby. The main point of focus for this fest will be on well told, atmospheric ghost stories and witchcraft featuring great, moody art (of course!) Prize was definitely not short of amazing talent, as exampled today with Bill Draut mastering our first eerie tale, and George Roussos on the second.

NEXT: Bill Walton and Jack Kirby!

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BONUS STORY: The Mailed Fist of McGonigle!

Journey to Chaos

Time once again to enter into a world of fear (the November 1952 issue of Worlds of Fear #7 to be exact), to ride along on one man’s epic, nightmarish journey into, well--- chaos! Just ignore the mythology flubs and enjoy the fun artwork and fantastical adventure angles, this one actually pays off with a real swell twist too!

NEXT: Lots of Black Magic!

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PS: My bestest comicbook bloggin' buddy sends over a darling image of his dear Mother, callin' out in the withered throes of withdrawl from the shadowy corners of Castle Pappy (mainly for more consistant THOIA postings!) Who can blame her?

"Hang in there Mum... I'm doin' the best I can!"

---Karswell