Sinister Snake Cult of Brother Rath!

We've seen an unholy plethora of horrors here at THOIA over the years: monsters roaming the night in search of gory feasts, epic terror from beyond the stars, pissed off xmas trees, etc. But one thing possibly more terrifying than all others, is the all too human religious fanatic performing bat$hit evil in the name of "God." As is the case of todays atmospheric action adventure featuring the crime fightin' wits of "The Echo", ie: a mild-mannered ventriloquist with the occasionally convincing ability to throw his voice around and, okay whatever, plus his siblings (uh, Dr. Doom?!!) vs. a viciously violent, snake handlin' psychopath cult! The story clips along nicely, with the real highlight being the frantically fun, oddly eerie artwork (and lettering) by Paul Gattuso which adds a whole other level of unique crazy to the peculiar proceedings. Originally featured in the Oct '45 issue of Dynamic Comics #16, this one also slithered its way into Mike Howlett's super chilling SNAKE TALES hardcover collection. CLICK HERE for more info!















Wanna check out something a little more sleuthy silly, and on the grave robbin' side of this same Dynamic Comics issue-- just CLICK HERE!

The Kraken / The Phantom Pirate

Before you blasted landlubbers officially start celebrating “Talk Like a Pirate Day” today (thanks for the reminder Dane), let’s take an excursion into the eerie, murky depths of the November 1953 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #49, and sea what’s up with---

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The Phantom Pirate

It’s also “Read Like a Pirate Day” today so make sure to put on your best Blackbeard or Captain Hook accent while yee dig yer scurvy hooks into this quick ghostly tale from the very depths of Davey Jones Locker!

From the April ‘54 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #18

NEXT: A Dick Briefer Frankenstein Weekend!

Ozark Witches

Here’s a 2-page warning to my pals in or around the Missouri / Arkansas Ozark areas--- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!

From the March 1951 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #17