POE: Happy Holidays to All!!!
Dissecting & Inspecting Horror Comics Through the Ages.
Monday, December 23, 2019
Episode 17 - The Unexpected #220 (DC, 1982)
In this holiday episode, Bob re-visits DC's The Unexpected. One story
that borrows heavily from a horror comic classic is featured and the
Random Comic Generator is energized one last time in 2019. Stay Spooked
and we'll see ya next year!
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Episode 16 - The Unexpected #170 (DC, 1975)
We kick off the holiday season in The Vault as Bob looks at a
long-running horror anthology title from DC. One story is featured and
Bob recalls some Thanksgiving traditions from days gone by. Saturday
mornings on CBS in 1975 enter the discussion as well. Gobble Gobble!
POE: DC Trinity Shakeup - Wonder Woman out, Sigmund in.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Episode 15 - The Haunt of Fear #19 (EC, 1953)
In this special Double Play Baseball/Halloween episode, Bob visits The
Great American Pastime when he cracks open a horror anthology title from
EC and examines what is arguably the most notorious horror comic ever
published. Wertham hated it, King loved it. On which side of the plate
do you stand?
POE #1: Being the consummate competitor, Herbie Satten left it all on the field.
POE #2: The Bayville pitcher, Phil Brady, always liked to stay "a head" in the count.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Episode 14 - Ghostly Tales #91 (Charlton, 1972)
In this episode, Bob hits the beach as we visit a title from one of his
favorite publishers. Despite his efforts to stick with the aquatic
theme, "pornstaches" enter the discussion. One book-length story is
featured and plans for the next special episode are explained. We ain't
washed up yet!
POE: In this age of cinematic reboots, Blumhouse brings back Splash.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Episode 13 - Secrets of Haunted House #43 (DC, 1981)
Superstitious? Ha! We're feeling lucky, here in The Vault with the
number "13", as Bob returns to DC with a horror anthology title from
1981. One story is featured and Sea-Monkeys, along with General Mills
Monster Cereals, manage to enter the discussion. Ya just never know!
POE: Taking cue from Alice Cooper, Abner brewed up some "Humanary Stew".
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Episode 12 - The Witching Hour #52 (DC, 1975)
This time around, Bob gets himself a dose of some good old 70's Satanic
Panic when he reviews an issue of one of DC's better known horror
anthology titles. Two devilish films from 1975 are briefly discussed and
one equally evil story from the issue is featured. Don't blame us, The
Devil made us do it!
POE: Long before The Property Brothers, the 70's gave us Jonathan and Thaddeus.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Episode 11 - Astonishing #30 (Atlas, 1954)
Yes, we're back!!! And this time out, Bob looks at a horror/sci-fi
offering from the pre-Marvel Atlas Comics. One story is featured and
future hopes for the podcast are discussed.
POE: A new dance craze, "The Meltdown", was popular among seafaring men.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Episode 10 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Harvey, 1952)
In celebration of our 10th episode and the recent birthday of Dr.
Fredric Wertham (March 20), Bob cracks open a book cited in Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. The cited story is featured while The
Bridgekeeper, Tim the Enchanter and a host of extras keep Bob on track.
You may think twice before doing AYCE Crab Night again!
POE #1: Carol loved AYCE Crab Night, the crabs had something else in mind.
POE #2: Following his new friends lead, Bill had Carol for dinner.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Episode 9 - The Hand of Fate #20 (Ace, 1953)
In this episode, Bob examines a pre-code offering from publisher Ace
Magazines. One story is featured and the Leroy Lettering System is
briefly described. Somehow, along the way, Eartha Kitt and Chef
Boy-Ar-Dee enter the discussion. Apologies in advance for the occasional
audio mishaps.
POE: Roger always knew he should cut back on the midnight snacks.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Episode 8 - Weird Chills #3 (Stanley Morse/Key, 1954)
After a 2-month unplanned hiatus, the 4CF Vault is back in business as
Bob examines an offering from pre-code renegade publisher Stanley P.
Morse. One story is featured and Peter Tork is remembered. It's great to
be back!
POE #1: Fred thought some role-playing might spice things up in the bedroom.
POE #2: Rita found it difficult to keep herself together.
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