D-E-V-I-L on Your Dial

It’s ACG’s turn to jump into the ring with a Terror Tube Tale now, and as usual their entry is further out in left field than everybody else’s, which of course is never a bad thing. Why--- the TV is even in COLOR!!

From the April 1953 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #42

Terror on TV

Continuing where we left off yesterday with even more televised evil, this story comes from the same Weird Chills issue as the Clumsy post from Nov 2nd. I should probably just spotlight this entire issue one of these days because every tale is great--- sinister parrots, the boogey man. Well, maybe not the parrot story...

From the Nov. 1954 issue of Weird Chills #3

MAD Zombies

It’s been ages since I’ve picked up a copy of MAD Magazine, but the current “Zombie Issue” with a worm riddled Alfred E. Neuman munchin’ a brain on the cover had me quickly adding it to the grocery cart. Well, I got home and was about half way through reading it when I suddenly remembered why I don’t buy MAD anymore. But in all fairness this issue is not a total loss. The eternally awesome Sergio Aragones still delivers the goods with his brilliantly clever “Look At Zombies” strips… and I suppose there’s a few other moments scattered here and there throughout the issue that are chuckle-worthy, in particular one really funny gag concerning a hate crime against a mummy family.

Horror on Channel 15

This week will feature a series of posts showing comic book’s reactions to the still relatively new, and possibly frightening concept of “the television” as it invaded homes and lifestyles in the 1940’s and 50’s. And just as pre-code horror then was also at it’s height of mass invasion and popularity, comic book publisher’s found a way to put their own terrifying twist on this most advanced modern technology of the day.

From the March 1952 issue of Mystery Tales #1

Monster Home Movies

If you enjoyed the 8 1/2 minute abridged version of The Mummy’s Ghost (see today’s VIDEO post) and want to find out more about the many other reconstructed mini-masterpieces, click HERE for a brief Castle Films history. And then be sure to click HERE to see many more Castle Film classics on youtube, that is, as long as you don't have time to watch the original full length versions instead!

Frankenstein and the Mummies

Nope, it’s not déjà vu, it’s Dick Briefer’s Frankenstein, and he's back for another shot at those crummy mummies! But something’s different you say? Yes indeed. This is Briefer’s early version of the Monster of Frankenstein, before he sliced away all the silly kid’s stuff and added in all the limb rippings ‘n skull pulverizings. Need I ask which you prefer? Let’s take a vote…

Originally presented in the July 1946 issue of Frankenstein #3

Frozen Alive (Part Two)

When I said the word “epic” in the intro to the first part of Dick Briefer’s legendary Frozen Alive, what I also meant was this single story is REALLY REALLY LONG. Please don't feel cheated since it's Double Post Saturdays, because technically 12 pages divided into two posts still equals two normal length stories anyway.

And now back to the exciting conclusion of--- Frozen Alive!

Side Show Monkey (ARTIST SPOTLIGHT)

Halloween may be over for some but not for me, and definitely not for artist David Hartman! This guy does everything, illustrates, directs, storyboards… and he’s even worked on alot of modern animation that me and my kid actually watch together. But for our purposes today here at The Horrors of It All, please click David’s weblink below and take a gander at some of his truly most evil creations! http://www.sideshowmonkey.com/

Frozen Alive (Part One)

What’s this--- another frozen body story?! Yep, and not only that but as promised it’s also another Dick Briefer Frankenstein story too! (SEE: The Beautiful Dead post from last month.) Can you handle it? Is it too soon for you to face the horror of the Frankenstein Monster yet again? Well hold onto your hats kids, cuz this one is epic! Special thanks to Monster of Frankenstein expert Grave Robinson for donating the scans!

From the Oct - Nov 1953 issue of Frankenstein Comics #27

(to be continued…)

Clumsy

This is one of the more “suggestive” pre-code stories I’ve posted here so far, but I’ll keep the intro short and let all the random little thoughts and odd details come out in the comments, of which this one is sure to generate plenty.

From the Nov 1954 issue of Weird Chills #3

Kill, My Minions of Death!

Welcome to November! Last month was the craziest 31 days for this blog yet, add in many fine contributions/story submissions, and of course being awarded a “Blog of Note” on Halloween made it all 100% pure cane horror overload. Now the question remains: Can we top October? All I have to say is if you think I’m gonna slow down for one second so you can catch your breath then you’ve obviously come to the wrong blog. So get up! Get up and kill, my minions of death!

From the Sept 1953 issue of Baffling Mysteries #17