POE: Grekzy takes a bite out of Czerny.
Dissecting & Inspecting Horror Comics Through the Ages.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Episode 19 - Eerie #1 (Avon, 1951)
In this episode, Bob returns to the pre-code era when he examines the
first issue of a horror anthology comic from Avon. One story is featured
and along the way, we get some breakfast tips from Captain Midnight
while Aykroyd & Hanks (or should we say Friday & Steebek?)
demonstrate their rhyming skills.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Episode 18 - Ghostly Haunts #52 (Charlton, 1976)
In this episode, Bob returns to the 4CF Vault for the first time in 2020
and cracks open a Bronze Age horror anthology title from the Pride of
Derby, Connecticut. Some history of Charlton is discussed and one comic
story is featured. Ya don't wanna miss it!
POE: Harry Stark was all washed up...for eternity!
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!
POE: Happy Holidays to All!!!
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".
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