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Showing posts with label Horror. Show all posts

When Birds Attack! - The True Story That Inspired The Hitchcock Classic


 Written By: Terri Hulsey

 In 1961, Northern California was hit by a deluge of seabirds that flew into homes, attacked, and frightened seaside dwellers near the once sleepy California coastal town of Monterey Bay. Alfred Hitchcock decided that he would make a film about the incident and do what he does best. Scare the heck out of moviegoers. However, what caused the birds to attack to begin with?

What We Know About the Godzilla Minus One Sequel Coming in 2026


 Written By Ken Hulsey

Exciting news for fans of kaiju cinema! The highly anticipated sequel to the Academy Award-winning masterpiece, *Godzilla Minus One*, is officially in production at Toho Studios in Japan. Renowned filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki is stepping up once more as a versatile powerhouse, taking on the roles of screenwriter, special effects supervisor, and director. His multifaceted involvement promises to elevate the franchise further. 

Kingdom Of The Spiders (1977) - Creepy Crawly Sci-Fi | Dimension Pictures | Retro Cinema Rewind


 Written By: Ken Hulsey

It is always entertaining to see how the cast from the original "Star Trek" television series tried to move on after the show got the ax. Many of the cast members continued to look for jobs in the industry. DeForest Kelley starred in the giant rabbit flick "Night of the Lepus," and Walter Koenig actually began writing episodes for TV series, including "The Stranger," which introduced Enik on "Land of the Lost." Nichelle Nichols, Leonard Nimoy, and William Shatner all attempted singing careers—the less said about that, the better.

Spooky Treats with Svengoolie's Halloween BOO-Nanza | MeTV


 From MeTV

Frightfully Fantastic: Svengoolie's 45th Anniversary Extravaganza

For the past two years, Svengoolie's Halloween celebrations have featured a ghoulish lineup of classic TV, fan-favorite films, and double the Svengoolie with month-long double features.

This year, MeTV celebrates the 45th anniversary of Svengoolie's iconic horror hosting with the return of Svengoolie Double Features, classic TV Halloween episodes, and spooky late-night programming. But that's not all - the network is also introducing the House of Svengoolie, where the Sven Squad takes over Svengoolie's dungeon to showcase two new additions to the Svengoolie library: the much-requested Jim Henson masterpieces Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.

Beetlejuice Sequel | Tim Burton, Michael Keaton Reunite for Highly Anticipated Beetlejuice Beetlejuice


 Acclaimed director Tim Burton and actor Michael Keaton, both Oscar nominees, are reuniting for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel to Burton's award-winning supernatural comedy Beetlejuice.

Keaton reprises his iconic role, joined by Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz. The cast also features new additions including Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Arthur Conti in his feature film debut. Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega stars as Lydia's daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe rounds out the ensemble.

X-Plus Revenge of the Creature Gill-Man 1:8 Scale Model Kit

Revenge of the Creature Gill-Man 1:8 Scale Model Kit:

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After being captured and displayed as a sideshow attraction in the ocean harbor oceanarium in Florida, the creature, is determined to escape and seek his retribution! This Revenge of the Creature Gill-Man 1:8 Scale Model Kit is inspired by the memorable scene in the first sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon in which the captured creature is chained up in an aquarium. The unpainted model kit includes meticulously sculpted hands and a head that stays true to the source material with its distinctive eyes along with delicately formed gills. This kit also comes with some of Florida's lively inhabitants as a French Angelfish is seen swimming in the tank with the captured creature. Utilize the diorama base to enjoy a motif reminiscent of the flourishing underwater environment of Florida! One fully assembled, Gill-Man measures approximately 11-inches tall.

Please Note: Model kit is unpainted kit. Tools and adhesives (not included) are required for assembly.




Vampirella 6-Inch Action Figure

Vampirella 6-Inch Action Figure

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When a spaceship from Earth crash lands on the dying planet Drakulon, the remaining dying inhabitants, the Vampiri, sends Vampirella to investigate to find the pilots from Earth have blood flowing through their veins; blood which at one point in time flowed in rivers through Drakulon but now has stopped flowing, causing the inhabitants to die off. Vampirella is able to pilot the spaceship back to Earth where she becomes a "good" vampire, and devotes her energy to ridding our world of the evil vampires.

The Vampirella 6-Inch Action Figure includes:
2x Open hands
2x Claw hands
2x Grip hands
Removable cape
Ritual knife
Bat minion

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Vampirella Vol. 5 #4A October 2019 - $4.19

"Seduction of The Innocent Book Four of Twelve":
While several of Vampirella's classic enemies gather under mysterious circumstances, Vampirella is goaded into committing a heroic act which may thrust her into the public eye, a place she's definitely not comfortable in! By the ever-unpredictable Christopher Priest and taking-the-US-by-storm Ergun Gunduz!

Vampirella Vol. 5 #3 September 2019 - $6.99

"Seduction of The Innocent Book Three of Twelve":
Vampirella leads a team of religious zealots to take down a pack of werewolves preying on unsuspecting cultists. Also, weary of her mother Lilith's nagging, Vampirella reluctantly goes speed dating and, in so doing, stumbles into a dangerous new love affair.


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Spawn #22 (1992) June 1994 Image Comics Grade NM

Spawn #22 (1992) June 1994 Image Comics Grade NM


Story and art by Todd McFarlane

"The Hunt!" Part 2 of 4:
Tony Twist believes Spawn is actually Terry Fitzgerald, Al Simmons' best friend when he was alive and the man who is now married to Al's widowed wife. But can even the power of Spawn save Terry from the cybernetic killing machine known as Overtkill? Includes a Savage Dragon pin-up by Erik Larsen and an 8-page ad for WildC.A.T.s: The Animated Series.

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Spawn #13 August 1993 Image Comics - $8.39

"Flashback!" Part 2 of 2:

Guest-starring Chapel. Youngblood cameo.

Spawn recalls playing a baseball game and breaking his ankle. All he can remember is how beautiful she was and how they made love until the sun came up the next morning. Spawn decides to focus on finding the man who killed him, Chapel.

Spawn #27 January 1995 Image Comics - $16.09

"Cursed"
There is a new threat terrorizing Spawn's alleys and his name is the Curse. He's here to punish the wicked, and Spawn is at the top of his list. In Massachusetts, The Curse sits in his apartment and mutters about religion and how Spawn is the chosen one. In order to prove he is worthy, he heads to New York City to battle Spawn.

Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon 1:6 Scale Action Figure - Free Shipping

Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon 1:6 Scale Action Figure

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"Creature from a million years ago!"
It's the monster from the horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon!
Meticulously crafted, super-detailed 12-inch tall action figure.
Features 16 points of articulation, plus multiple heads and hands.

"Creature from a million years ago! Every man his mortal enemy... a woman's beauty his prey!"

Meticulously crafted, super detailed, and two years in the making, this sensational Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon 1:6 Scale Action Figure is a wonder to behold! Inspired by the 1954 black-and-white monster horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon from Universal-International and standing roughly 12-inches tall, the swamp-rompin' PVC figure features 16 points of articulation, a regular head, an open-mouth head, a revenge head, 2 swim feet, 2 swim hands, and even a fossil hand. You gotta get one of these!

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Supernatural Thrillers #7 (1972) - $20.29

"Return of the Living Mummy!":
The Mummy awakes in New York City and tries to discover what he has become and where he is at. He is then attacked by the police.
Monsters on the Prowl #21 - $17.49

"The Martian Who Stole a City!":
A teenage puzzle solver deduces that the Martian who is stealing entire city blocks with a mechanism that can transport them to Mars is sensitive to light. Armed with this knowledge, the authorities overpower the creature and force him to reverse the effects of the mechanism.



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Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters #6 Variant Cover B August 2011 IDW Publications Grade NM

Limited 1 for 5 Cover B by Jeff Zornow. Eric Powell & Tracy Marsh (w) o Victor Dos Santos (a) o Eric Powell, Jeff Zornow (c)

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Monsters continue their relentless rampage around the world, demolishing cities and shrugging off military resistance. When drastic defense measures backfire, humanity's struggle to survive takes an ugly turn. Can anything be done to stop the monster mayhem? And seriously-how many of these things can there possibly be?! Sorry, mankind... in Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #6, the hits keep coming.

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Vampirella #25 Arrives This October With Wedding Bells!

From Dynamite Entertainment

Yes, you read that right. Not a fake out, not a dream - Vampirella's 50th anniversary series is coming up on a massive celebration and marriage in this fall's issue #25 by Christopher Priest and Ergun Gunduz!

Can the Daughter of Drakulon cheat fate? A mysterious, innocent young man is beset with a deadly prophecy. He may just be the resurrection of the one and only deadly Dracula. But with a chance of breaking the curse with the power of love, Vampirella forges a bond in blood to save his life and destiny. Check the registry, clean your tuxedo, and save the date - October 20th!

“Like most everything we’ve done in VAMPIRELLA, expect the unexpected," said writer Christopher Priest, "Which, of course, makes it really hard to promote without giving away the surprises. It’s a tired trope to say this is a Dracula story unlike any you’ve read before - but it really is. And, unlike some other big announcements, our gal won’t be left at the altar!”

In "Seduction of the Innocent," Vampirella survived a tragic plane crash engineered by an alliance of her greatest foes - including her own mother! Readers met a diverse cast of new characters including Victory, Benny the Witch, Doc Chary, Katie the vampire groupie, the Six Marys, and more. Next, in "Interstellar," the vampiric heroine returned to her home planet of Drakulon, faced with the moral quandary of saving the mother who just manipulated her, and retracing her own origin.

Then in issues #23 and 24, the runup to the "Red Mass," Vampirella is stalked by Shane The First Man, a murderously unhinged Apollo astronaut from an alternate Earth. Vampirella quickly learns that Shane’s descendant, a child she’d once shielded from religious zealots, has grown to manhood and is a carrier of the Dracula Virus: the genetic essence capable of reincarnating the deadliest evil the world has ever known. While seeming nothing at all like the dark lord, FBI Agent Matt Ecsed is, nonetheless, under an ageless curse, destined to become the immortal Dracula - unless Vampirella makes the ultimate sacrifice. Everything has lead to this!

And that's not all! This explosive issue marks the conclusion of the 50th anniversary celebration. But could it possibly be the end of Priest's tales of Vampirella? It wouldn't be fair to just drop the microphone after a wedding, so fans can stay tuned for the exciting next paths for the character to be announced soon... It's the ending of the critically acclaimed era, but the start of something even bigger!

To really celebrate this epic event and culmination of Priest's two year tenure, a bounty of breathtaking variant covers is needed, in the grand Dynamite tradition. Celebrated international artist Ergun Gunduz turns in a can't-miss peek at the bridal gown. Returning favorites like Lucio Parrillo, Shannon Maer, Marco Mastrazzo, InHyuk Lee, and Maria Laura Sanapo contribute covers. They're joined by some of today's most in demand talents including Rose Besch, Zoe Lacchei, KyuYong Eom, and Emanuela Lupacchino. Many of the artists also have fun showing off their own alternate depictions of Dracula, as editor Matt Idelson challenged his artists to "Think outside the coffin!" - and they've delivered in spades!
 




Grimm Fairy Tales Volume Two Snow White Cover July 2012 Zenescope Entertainment Grade NM

Snow White Cover Volume 2 - 5th printing. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales (2005) #7-12.

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For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. This is a world where morality is tested and the results of one's actions have shocking consequences. Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Bluebeard, The Frog King, Goldilocks, and the Pied Piper are collected in Volume #2. Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

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Grimm Fairy Tales Volume One Red Riding Hood Cover July 2012 Zenescope Entertainment Grade NM - $9.99

Grimm Fairy Tales Volume Five TPB August 2012 Zenescope Entertainment Grade NM - $12.99

Grimm Fairy Tales #99 Cover A July 2014 Zenescope Entertainment Grade NM - $7.99

Grimm Fairy Tales #108 Cover C March 2015 Zenescope Entertainment Grade NM - $3.99

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Bill Willingham Introduces Vampirella's Newest Foe in Special!


In a can't-miss standalone tale coming this September, just in time for Halloween, Vampirella meets the newest member of her spine-tingling rogues' gallery!

Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham (Fables, Robin) writes the Daughter of Drakulon for the first time ever in Trial of the Soul. Willingham is joined by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Catwoman, Suicide Squad), colorist Andrew Dalhouse, and letterer Carlos Mangual. The blood-filled cherry on top is the haunting cover by Bart Sears (Justice League, Blade).

This extra-length special tale asks the question, "Does Vampirella have a soul?" New character Prester John has made it his mission to determine this and enact judgment on her. If she passes the test, she will be spared. If not, he must destroy her. No matter how charming he finds her...

"I always found Vampirella so intriguing and I've always had a crush on vampires so this one-shot for me will be definitely a great chance to test my skills with this classic character," said artist Giuseppe Cafaro. "Plus, with Bill at the script, I'm sure that this will be an amazing journey! I always loved what he did with Fables and the Sandman Universe! Can't wait to show fans what we are doing!"

Based on the legend of the medieval Christian leader of a lost wealthy African kingdom, the Prester John of the Vampirella universe represents a force that our heroine has occasionally found herself contending with. Based on a design by Willingham, John is portrayed as a handsome young man, though he's lived well over 1,000 years. When not hiding among man, he dons an ornate armor made in the forges of Heaven. It pairs with his sword, which is actually on loan from Saint Michael the Archangel, who will reclaim it for the battle of the end times. Alongside his armaments and nigh-immortality, Prester John possesses great strength and can tap into a Godspeed allowing him to practically teleport.


Beyond the titular question of her soul, is Vampirella friend or foe to the forces of Heaven? Is Prester John a "villain" or something much more complicated, just as fans' favorite vampiri? And if either survives their encounter, when could they meet again?

VAMPIRELLA: TRIAL OF THE SOUL is solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ July 2020 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in September 2020. Comic book fans are encouraged to preorder copies of the issue with their local comic book retailers. It will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, ComicsPlus, and more!

Vampirella #1 Cover A July 2019 Dynamite Entertainment Grade NM

$2.99 - On Sale!

Written by Christopher Preist. Art by Ergun Gunduz. Cover by Frank Cho.

In July 1969, the world was first introduced to Vampirella. 50 years later, she doesn't look a day older!!!! Now, to celebrate her gold anniversary, Dynamite is launching a brand-new, ongoing series featuring the talents of Christopher Priest (Black Panther, Deathstroke, Quantum & Woody, Justice League) and European star/American star-in-the-making, Ergün Gündüz (Tales of the Great War, Taxi Tales)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

The Five-Issue Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp Debuts in September, Illustrated by Yasmin Flores Montanez

IDW Publishing welcomes Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends and writer of DC’s The Oracle Code graphic novel, to pen the latest entry in the long-running children’s horror series, Goosebumps!

Written by Nijkamp, the monthly Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp comic book miniseries will debut in September, featuring the artwork of Yasmin Flores Montanez and colors by Rebecca Nalty.

The five-issue Secrets of the Swamp introduces Blake, a twelve-year-old girl who is shipped away to her weird aunt’s home in Fever Swamp for the summer. Expecting her weeks to be filled with video games, mosquito bites, and a whole lot of nothing, she instead finds herself in a spooky turf war between wolf hunters and werewolves. With monsters on both sides, it’s up to Blake to use all of her gaming skills to escape alive.

“I have fond memories of Goosebumps terrifying me as a kid, and I’m thrilled to get to play around in Fever Swamp now. Secret is a story all about finding your place in a new town, figuring out who your friends are, and dealing with the deadly monsters that lurk in the shadows. With Yasmin bringing the characters to life in such a wonderful way, I hope you’ll get caught in its snare too. Of course, in Fever Swamp, all secrets have sharp teeth, so best be careful you don’t get bitten,” says Nijkamp.

“I’ve wanted to work with Marieke for a long time, and I’m absolutely thrilled that we’re doing a Goosebumpsbook together. Secrets of the Swamp captures the same magic of the stories that terrified and delighted me as a kid, and I think everyone’s going to love the book that she, Yasmin, and Rebecca are creating,” says editor Chase Marotz, who is co-editing the book with Elizabeth Brei.

Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp #1 will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, including Cover A by Bill Underwood and a Retailer Incentive edition by Clara Meath.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #2 Subscription Exclusive Cover B September 2016 IDW Comics Grade NM

$3.74 - On Sale Now!

Written by Paul Allor, Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. Art by Damian Couceiro, Kevin Eastman and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Kevin Eastman.

The Turtles are trapped and surrounded by the government. With them? One of their least favorite people in the world, Baxter Stockman! Will the unlikely allies find a way to work together and live to fight another day? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers.

KISS Blood and Stardust #1 October 2018 Dynamite Entertainment Grade NM

Written by Bryan Hill. Art by Rodney Buchemi. Cover by Stuart Sayger.

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KISS returns to rock'n'roll and save the world! An immortal cabal is taking the lives of innocents and the only ones who can stop them are KISS! The only problem…they are dead. And now they have to make a deal with a demon to save their souls and return to Earth to fight evil! Join Bryan Edward Hill (The Wildstorm: Michael Cray, Postal) and Rodney Buchemi (Death of Hawkman, The Librarians) as they bring you the KISS series we have all been waiting for! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

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In KISS: Blood and Stardust, an immortal cabal is taking the lives of innocents and the only ones who can stop them are KISS! The only problem…they are dead. And now they have to make a deal with a demon to save their souls and return to Earth to fight evil!

"KISS was the soundtrack of a time in my life where I had tons of ambition and few rules. Endless nights in dive bars in New York City, watching sunrises on the rooftops of Brooklyn. I might have discovered them in the aughts, but I was filled with the spirit of the 70's,” remarked author Bryan Hill. “The 1970's was a special decade, a decade of fame and magic where guitar riffs and drum solos were your co-pilots and the devil MAY have cared, but he couldn't stop your shine.

“As one of rock's most celebrated bands, KISS continues to be a staple in the comic book industry,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “Bryan Hill has really built a name for himself, so we’re thrilled to have him penning KISS: Blood and Stardust as part of our fall lineup.”

The origins of KISS comic books date almost as far back as the inception as the band itself, having been an integral part of comics culture since their 1977 appearance in Howard the Duck #12 and 1978's Marvel Comics Super Special: KISS. Today, nearly 40 years later, Dynamite Entertainment is the proud home to the comic book series KISS, KISS: The Demon, KISS/Vampirella, KISS/Army of Darkness and now KISS: Blood and Stardust.

“Fans can expect to relive that magic, terror, and power in these pages. They should prepare to see the mystical occult power that weaved itself into pop culture, characters in league with it, celebrity-filled with it, and a story of the innocent lives caught in the balance. I've always wanted to tell a story about a band that saved the world. Now I have my chance," added Hill.

The debut issue of KISS: Blood and Stardust features a wide selection of cover variants, providing fans and retailers a chance to collect the whole set! The cover artwork features the talents of Stuart Sayger (The Walking Dead), Rodney Buchemi (Legenderry Red Sonja), Maria Sanapo (DC Bombshells), and a classic KISS photo cover, respectively. Two Atlas Editions will also be available for fans wishing to have their issue signed by writer Bryan Hill or signed by rock legend Gene Simmons!

As America's #1 Gold Record Award-winning group of all time (in every category), KISS is easily one of rock's most iconic and influential bands. The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Revisit 1990's Classic 'Ghost Rider' #1

Ghost Rider #1 (2nd Series 1990) May 1990 Marvel Comics Grade NM

1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira.

"Lifes Blood!":
The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo.

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From Marvel Comics

Blaze became the most well known Ghost Rider from his 1972 debut in MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #5 through to the end of GHOST RIDER (1973) with ish #81 in 1983. However, an all-new GHOST RIDER series launched in 1990 with a new body under all that fire: Danny!

In the first issue, by Howard Mackie and Javier Saltares, readers met brother and sister Danny and Barb Ketch as they wandered through the Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn looking for Houdini's grave on Halloween Eve. They stumbled upon a robbery being committed by the masked villain Deathwatch against some of Kingpin's men. Barb screamed, which garnered attention in the form of a harpoon through the chest. Danny then dragged her to a nearby junkyard where he saw a motorcycle with a mysterious symbol on the gas cap...

Upon touching the glowing sigil, a burst of energy flowed through Danny and he turned into Ghost Rider, the Spirit of Vengeance! Though he looked similar to Blaze's Rider, Danny had a more biker-inspired look, with spikes and leather—plus the motorcycle itself took on a sleeker design.

This new Rider chased away Deathwatch's men and then took on the cops who wanted to arrest him before driving off into the night where he garnered the attention of even more police officers. Drawn to avenge Barb's spilled blood, the Ghost Rider remained focused on that mission, but as the sun rose, the demon ceded control to its human host...who had a lot of questions about what just happened.

He later made it to the hospital where his sister was being treated and found that she'd been stabilized. Wanting more answers, Danny returned to the strange motorcycle that night.

Meanwhile, a member of the Cypress Pool Jokers by the name of Paulie made off with the case that Deathwatch and Kingpin both wanted. She escaped and brought it to the mausoleum where her gang was hanging out. They opened it hoping for money or drugs, but found only mysterious canisters. Both sides wanted the contents of the case back and sent men to get it, putting Paulie's crew and plenty of innocents in the crossfire.

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Todd McFarlane Sets A World Record With Spawn


From Image Comics

On October 9, 2019, with the publishing of SPAWN 301, Todd McFarlane will step into uncharted territory in the comic world! Todd McFarlane will officially earned the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series for his creation of SPAWN.

"Any record that is based on longevity, is made on the backs of dozens of people," said McFarlane. "As much as I am proud to be receiving this award, I gratefully accept it on behalf of all those who helped me the past 27 years on this journey."

Fans are invited to witness McFarlane receive his official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS certificate next week at New York Comic Con! The ceremony will be taking place on Saturday, October 5th prior to McFarlane's very own panel, "The Road to Historic SPAWN 300 and 301." The panel will be taking place in Room #1A10 from 5:45- 6:45 P.M.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator, Claire Elise Stephens, will be presenting McFarlane with his award, and added: "I'm incredibly honored to be presenting this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title to Todd McFarlane in honor of SPAWN 301 at an event that celebrates creators with such enthusiasm. Todd McFarlane displays immense passion, a key value of our mission and this achievement is a recognition of Todd's nearly three-decade career."

Fans who have been following the series understand that this was no easy feat. The SPAWN comic book series was first published in 1992 by Image Comics and sold over 1.7 million copies. Following SPAWN'S initial success, the series was curated into a feature film in 1997. This means the story of SPAWN has been evolving for almost three-decades in order to achieve this goal.

The fictional character SPAWN has been imbedded into the lives of many fans due to his natural timelessness. Fans need not worry, this is not the end of the road for SPAWN, there is more to come! For now, fans let us celebrate the success SPAWN has seen in becoming the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series!

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Artgerm Returns to Vampirella & the Front of Previews!

From Dynamite Entertainment

Dynamite is proud to announce that a third breathtaking depiction of Vampirella by chart-topper and fan-favorite Artgerm will grace not only VAMPIRELLA #6, but also the front cover of Diamond Comics Distributors' October for December 2019 Previews catalog!

This is the perfect way to wrap up the year, as Dynamite has been celebrating Vampirella's 50th anniversary since July when the smash-hit new series by Christopher Priest and Ergün Gündüz premiered during San Diego Comic Con. Vampi superfans have nothing to worry about either, as the celebration will continue well into 2020! Dynamite can also update that upon final review, the print run on the first issue actually came out to slightly over 150 thousand copies with sales inside and outside of the comics market!!

This issue marks Stanley "Artgerm" Lau's third cover for the series, contributing to every even issue to date. For this piece, he used more traditional techniques than usual with a charcoal layer. Dynamite wanted to highlight this eye-catching cover even more and chose to enhance it with an acetate layer. Typically these covers consist of the logo on the overlay above virgin cover art. Artgerm opted to design the design himself, with a dripping blood effect. Most exciting, Dynamite is keeping the price for this main acetate Artgerm cover at the standard $3.99 so every Vampirella fan can continue their run without worry and new readers can jump right in!

On that note, everyone is welcome to check out the series with this issue! After all, a wise man once said 'every comic book is someone's first,' and Dynamite's creators and editorial team work hard to make every issue as approachable as the first. Priest is in for the long haul, with his run currently planned out past issue #14, with countless exciting ideas in the pipeline. Of course, there's always the back issues too and the Free Comic Book Day issue available digitally at no cost!

“It’s my pleasure to provide another Vampirella cover for Dynamite, whom I’m extremely delighted to work with," said artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. "This time I’ve decided to approach the cover with charcoal - a medium that I don’t use often for commercial projects, except those I truly love. Thanks to the fans for the overwhelming response on my previous Vampirella covers and it is my privilege to have this image on the front of the Previews catalog for the comic industry.”

Check out these process images tracking how Artgerm's unparalleled vision moved from pencils, to charcoal, to digital paint, to the cover of Previews! Premium editions of the cover will be available for those fans who want to cherish this work of art in a specific and limited manner.

Priest continues to be humble about the success, sharing, "(Laughs) I’m happy to be part of the formula for the successful launch. Whatever magic contributed to Vampi’s 50th launch, most especially with our offbeat and quirky Kelvin Universe take on the character, is most certainly a team effort."

"Despite the faith we had in Priest and Ergün, any time you plan out and execute a long overarching story—particularly in today’s market—there’s the worry you won’t get to see it through," said series editor Matt Idelson. "Now that we’re nearing the midway point of this first epic, I’m feeling great about how the book is being received. And even though this is far from the first comics work by either of these guys, I feel like they—and the book—are getting better by the issue, which is really gratifying."

VAMPIRELLA #6 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ October 2019 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in December 2019. Comic book fans are encouraged to preorder copies of the issue with their local comic book retailers. It will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, ComicsPlus, and more!



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Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood "If the Predators Don't Get You, the Alien Will!"

From Dark Horse Comics

Starting this December, a terrifying new series will once again pit the iconic Aliens and Predators against each other. From Dark Horse Comics comes Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood, written by Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars: Darth Maul, Kult), illustrated by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Dark Times, Conan: Road of Kings), and lettered by Michael Heisler (Halo: Escalation, Aliens: Dust To Dust) with the cover illustrated by Chun Lo!

Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood kicks off when Predators board a luxury charter spaceship, unleashing a path of terror and bloodshed. An adolescent girl and her younger "brother" are the last to survive, and begin a cat-and-mouse chase with the attackers. They hope for an escape, but they haven’t counted on the Alien...

Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood #1 (of four) goes on sale December 11, 2019, and is available for pre-order at your local comic shop.

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Beware! "The Werewolf Was Afraid" And Other Classics From Marvel's Vault Of Horror

Beware #1 March 1973 Marvel Comics

Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by John Romita, Vic Carabotta, Jack Abel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott.

"The Werewolf Was Afraid!"; "Too Human to Live!" with art by Carabotta/Abel; "On the Trail of the Witch!" with pencils by Jack Kirby; and "Behind the Door" with art by Joe Sinnott. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Menace, Spellbound, and Tales of Suspense.

Beware #1 March 1973 Marvel Comics Grade VF - $34.99 - Shop Now

An English sports hunter journeys to Austria with the intention of hunting werewolves. Since his sense of fair play doesn't allow him to kill any animal in cold blood without first provoking it to attack, he is mortified when he comes upon a werewolf in a clearing sitting upon a stone reading a poetry book while sniffing flowers. The Englishman thinks that this just won't do and calls the werewolf all sorts of nasty names but the werewolf just tells him to leave him alone and stop bothering him. Finally the Englishman thinks of what the boys back home will say about his failure and this makes his blood boil with rage. Suddenly, the werewolf springs forward and knocks his gun away. "Not so brave without your gun, are you?" The werewolf devours the hunter explaining that the English are so droll he has to work them into a froth as they are better-tasting meals hot-blooded then cold.

"Too Human to Live!"

A human-looking robot employed to work in a factory of mechanical robots resents the conditions of his employment as he doesn't know he's a robot. When he meets a pretty young lady and makes a date with her, he tries to escape the factory, but the other robots take him back to his workstation. He makes a dash for the fire escape but the other robots pursue him and he falls from an open window to smash to pieces on the ground below. The robot supervisor says that it is unfortunate when robots come to think of themselves as different from other robots merely because they look different.

"Behind the Door"

A wealthy old man builds a viewing device so powerful that it even displays Death approaching him. He hires bodyguards and builds a vault to hold Death once the beam reveal its presence. The bodyguards can't see what the beam reveals but they manage to wrestle it into the vault nonetheless, and the old man dismisses them, joyful that he can spend all his money and never die. He gets a call from the hospital that his niece, whom he loves dearly, has been in a terrible auto accident and is suffering greatly. She should be dead, the doctors say, but it is almost as though something is preventing Death from coming. The old man realizes that he cannot allow his niece to go on suffering so he releases Death and Death claims him.

Beware #3 July 1973 Marvel Comics

Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Stories by Al Luster, Joe Maneely, and George Tuska

Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Mystery Tales and Adventures into Terror. "Don't Ever Gyp a Gypsy" (art by Al Luster), "The Man Who Ran Away" (art by Luster), "Today I am a Man" (art by Joe Maneely), "Marion's Murderer." Ad for Foom! (Friends of Ol Marvel).

Beware #3 July 1973 Marvel Comics Grade VF/NM - $23.99 - Shop Now

"Don't Ever Gyp a Gypsy!"

A man and his girlfriend attempt to buy the secret of immortality from a Gypsy for 100,000 dollars. He gets the money through robbery and buys the secret from the Gypsy. At first, he is glad because he can walk through bank guard's bullets and only be tickled, but when his flesh rots off, he realizes his girlfriend held out on the Gypsy and he returns to their apartment to kill her.

"The Man Who Ran Away"

A scientist who resents his fellows as inferior builds a time machine to travel to the year 4024, where he is eliminated as a misfit because he can answer none of their I.Q. questions.

"Today I Am a Man!"

In the 1970s a man becomes paranoid that androids are out to kill and replace him so he kills everyone around him until he is apprehended and it is revealed that he, too, is an android.

"Marion's Murder!"

A husband is bored with his wife so he kills her and intends to bury her in the cellar, but he forgets that today is their wedding anniversary and when he carries her body down the stairs and turns on the lights, the neighbors are gathered there for a surprise party the wife had arranged.

Beware #8 May 1974 Marvel Comics

Final issue of the series, title continues as Tomb of Darkness. Cover by John Romita. Stories by Ed Winiarski, Mike Sekowsky, Mort Lawrence, and Paul Reinman.

Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Marvel Tales, Mystic, and Astonishing!: "The Helping Hand!" (from Marvel Tales 129); "The Black Dungeon" (from Mystic 2); "The Thing That Stalks Skull Valley!" (from Mystic 37); and "They Walk Thru Walls!" with art by Paul Reinman (from Astonishing Tales 56).

Beware #8 (1973 Marvel) May 1974 Marvel Comics Grade F/VF - $15.99 - Shop Now

"The Helping Hand"

Big city crooks move out to a small town in order to avoid the law but are undone by snoopy neighbors.

"The Black Dungeon"

A woman befriends an ugly man who works for her as a servant. The town tailor wants her as his wife and so the ugly servant resolves to protect her from his evil, but the tailor succeeds in leaving Otto to die in the black dungeon. As he is leaving the cemetery, he still hears Otto's voice trailing after him promising to protect the young lady...always. The woman is forced into an unwanted marriage with the brutish tailor who keeps her prisoner in her own home. To cheer herself up, she clothes one of the ugly tailor's dummies and refers to it as "Otto". One day, her husband becomes violent with her and the dummy gets up and strangles him.

"The Strange Valley"

White tourists scoff at legends of Indian gods at play in the strange valley...until they see one.

"They Walk Through Walls"

A man with aspirations of overthrowing the U.S. government is apprehended by men who walk through walls. They explain to him that they are a secret society dedicated to guarding the people from men like him. He escapes the house where they wish to confine him and, after several days of exposure, flags down a passing motorist. While recovering in the hospital, he tells a fake story to a psychiatrist about the guardians plotting a government takeover, figuring that the police will remove them from being an obstacle in his path. What he is unaware of, is that the psychiatrist is one of the guardians and has him committed as insane.

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