Tuesday, October 9, 2018
The Man Who Came Back to Life
We'll stick with the July 1953 issue of Uncanny Tales #10 for a few more posts because it's so darn chocked full of enchanting mirth and wonder. Did I say "darn?" I meant damned. Did I say "chocked?" I meant choked. Did I say "enchanting mirth?" I meant embalmed dirt. I wonder what I meant by "wonder?" Hmmmm... anyway, nice art by Paul Reinman and a super duper, crypt kickin' cover by Russ Heath too!
Once again, I did not see that coming. A great comeuppance sequence. Thank you Mr. K. for this great Halloween gift.
ReplyDeleteOH that one was great! No complaints about the coloring, and the art was slightly wonky but still really good.
ReplyDeleteEven though the three bells was about hammered to death in the lead up, the ending still caught me by surprise, and was a really fun -- and slightly humorous -- twist.
I love the staging of that last panel, especially how they use the panel borders to hide the gore.
Is the last panel on page 3 traced from somewhere? I swear I recognize it.
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ReplyDeleteAaaaannnd the girl is still tied to the chair?
ReplyDeleteSo much to read, so little time.
ReplyDeleteI really like the art today. Page two and three especially--I really dig this rich fairground atmosphere. It's nice to see carnies portrayed as normal professionals. Much as I love mad science, and really do, it's kind of a shame this one didn't play out on the midway instead of in a lab. Coulda got the fortune teller to bring him back to life using that ole timey west indies know-how. The story wouldn't have suffered for it. They might've even incorporated a magical Freaks ending "See Matloff, the amazing two-part man!"
ReplyDeleteGreat comments, glad to hear everyone's enjoying this issue. Still a few more on the way from this one, including art by Myron, Fass --and John Romita! Stay tombed...
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