Episode 7 - Vault of Horror #35 (EC, 1954)

In this holiday episode, Bob takes a look at one of EC's horror titles that was on the newsstand in December, 1953 (cover date February-March 1954). Two Christmas-themed stories are featured and a few media clips from the 1953 Yuletide season are presented. Happy Holidays!

Haunted Holiday Music by Myuu

     

   

               

POE #1: Headlights?

POE #2: Stephen, a struggling writer, earned some extra cash playing Santa.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear007/4%20Color%20Fear%20007.mp3

Episode 6 - Vault of Horror #31 (EC, 1953)

Entertaining Comics set the standard for horror anthology story-telling in the pre-code days of the early 50's. In this episode, Bob examines an issue of one of EC's notorious horror titles. One gruesome story is featured and the upcoming holiday episode is briefly discussed.

                                                                                                                                                                       

             

POE #1: A Tree Grows in Sarah

POE #2: Michael loved peaches. Blood oranges? Not so much.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear006/4%20Color%20Fear%20006.mp3

Episode 5 - Dark Mysteries #23 (Master, 1955)

This time around, Bob examines an early example of a Comics Code approved title. One story is featured, the passing of Stan Lee is discussed and Bob's West Highland Terrier "Dexter" makes his presence known.

           

POE: Me and my shadow....

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear005/4%20Color%20Fear%20005.mp3

Episode 4 - Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (DC, 2018)

In this Holiday Special, Bob cracks open DC's recently released EC-inspired one-shot. One story is featured, several topics are discussed and the Vault gets it's first visitor! Hey, it's Halloween!

              

POE: Zatanna, Sammie and the Power of Imagination.

                http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear004/4%20Color%20Fear%20004.mp3

Episode 3 - Secrets of Haunted House #27 (DC, 1980)

This time out, Bob examines an issue from one of DC's lesser-known horror anthology titles. Somehow, along the way, John Sayles, Caleb Carr, Bob's hometown movie theater and Hostess Twinkies are discussed. Go figure.

   
         

POE #1: The old hag took up flashing, the bum was not impressed.

POE #2: At the discotheque, no one just said "No".

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear003/4%20Color%20Fear%20003.mp3  

Episode 2 - The Thing! #15 (Charlton, 1954)

Bob pays tribute to Steve Ditko by examining one of his early works from his days at Charlton. One story is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized for the first time!

             

POE: Gustav always knew that needlepoint course would come in handy someday.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear002/4%20Color%20Fear%20002.mp3

Episode 1 - Eerie Comics #1 (Avon, 1947)

Cast-Keeper Bob closes out his bio (which was cut short by the tangent last episode) before examining Eerie Comics #1. One story is highlighted and a few recurring features of the podcast are discussed. 

            

POE: Margie (Gert?) vs. The Subway Train. The train won, by the way.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear001/4%20Color%20Fear%20001.mp3

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Episode 0 - Intro and Goals

In this introductory episode, Cast-Keeper Bob tells you a little bit about himself (until he goes off on a tangent) and his goals and hopes for the podcast.

             http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear000/4%20Color%20Fear%20000.mp3

Announcing The 4 Color Fear Podcast!

Coming soon to a podcatcher near you: The 4 Color Fear Podcast!

Each episode, we'll open the "4CF Vault"; a dusty yet vast collection of horror mags spanning over 60 years! From the days before Fredric Wertham and the Comics Code Authority, when young innocent souls were being seduced to become juvenile delinquents; to the modern era, where morals and sensibilities have become so jaded and depraved that we find nothing shocking. Or do we???

We're still getting our vultures in a row and working out all of the tech stuff but hope to be on the airwaves soon!

See you then, if you dare...