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1st printing. Collects Horizon Experiment: Moon Dogs (2024 Image), Finders Keepers (2025 Image) Horizon Experiment, Manchurian (2024 Image) Horizon Experiment, and Sacred Damned: The Horizon Experiment (2024 Image). Written by Pornsak Pichetshote, Sabir Pirzada, Tananarive Due, J. Holtham, and Vita Ayala. Art and cover by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Michael Walsh, Kelsey Ramsay, Michael Lee Harris, Skylar Patridge. A comics anthology that puts a new spin on popular genres and pop culture icons. THE HORIZON EXPERIMENT collects five one-shots by some of the most celebrated names in comics, literature, TV, and film, providing pilots for new series featuring a Chinese James Bond, a Muslim exorcist, a reverse Indiana Jones, East African werewolves living in Miami, and an Evil Dead for black nerds. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Horror comics have been a part of the fabric of the industry since the Golden Age of the 1940s. William Schoell examines the evolution of the genre from the Golden Age, through the Silver Age in the 1960, up until the end of the Bronze Age in the early 1980s. Included are the earliest series, like American Comics Group's Adventures into the Unknown and Prize Comics' Frankenstein, and the controversial and gory comics of the '50s, such as EC's infamous and influential Tales from the Crypt. The explosion of horror titles following the relaxation of the comics code in the '70s is fully documented with chapters on Marvel's prodigious output, DC's anthologies and titles such as Swamp Thing, as well as the notable contributions of firms like Gold Key and Atlas. This book examines how horror comics exploited everyday terrors, and often reflected societal attitudes toward women and people who were different. Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and photos).

1st printing. Edited by Richard J. Arndt. Foreword by Stephen J. Bissette. In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines that effectively banned genuine horror coimcs. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's confines. With the 1964 publication of Creepy #1 by Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival that continued into the early 21st century. This work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror coimcs that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. By Stephen R. Bissette and Richard J. Arndt. In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines that effectively banned genuine horror coimcs. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's confines. With the 1964 publication of Creepy #1 by Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival that continued into the early 21st century. This work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror coimcs that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. Softcover, 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. Written by Phil McClorey. Art and cover by Jeff McComsey. Horror in the West is a horror anthology featuring eleven stories that combine the mysticism of the Old West with demons, zombies, aliens, and blood-curdling storytelling. A man who cannot be killed by the hangman's noose, alien cattle-drives for human flesh, demon-slaying bounty hunters - all of these stories can be found here. Horror in the West will take you by the reins and drive you straight over the edge! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 107 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Illustrated history of horror in the 20th century including comics, films, television and literature all with accompanying full color photographs. Hardcover, 10" x 13", 256 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Spring 1989; Vol. 7 # 1. Kathryn Ptacek issue (interview, fiction, and career overview). Also fiction by Rick Hautala, Billie Sue Mosiman, Darrell Schweitzer, G. Wayne Miller, and Jeffrey Osier. Spot illustrations by John Borkowski, Rodger Gerberding, Judith Holman, Alfred Klosterman, Harry O. Morris, and Roger S. Seitzinger. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 64 newsprint pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Summer 1989; Vol. 7 # 2. Rising Stars Special. Fiction by Susan M. Watkins, G.L. Raisor, Paul F. Olson, and Brian Hodge. Interviews with Olson and Hodge. Spot illustrations by John Borkowski, Rodger Gerberding, Alfred Klosterman, Allen Koszowski, Harry O. Morris, and Roger S. Seitzinger. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 newsprint pages. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Bill Alexander. Stories and art by Alberto Macagno, Torre Repiso, Oscar Fraga, Antonio Reynoso, and Oscar Stepancich. Legendary publisher Myron Fass presents another Eerie series, featuring tales of horror and the macabre. An undertaker robs the dead, never expecting to meet an ironic fate. A deal with the devil results in the carnival from Hell. Castaways in an Asian desert discover a lost city of the living dead. Featuring altered reprints from Fantastic Fears and other 1950s pre-Code comics. The Ghoul; Satan's Blood Bath; The Zombies; The Gruesome Cannibal; The Sea Monsters; The Devil's Looking Glass; Monster Town; Tombstone For a Ghoul; Demon; Silent Horror. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

HorrorHound Weekend Special March 2010.Articles on George A Romero's Day of the Dead, How to Survive a Horror Convention and a Tribute to the late Maila "Vampira" Nurmi! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Text (with B&W and Full color illustrations) Cover price $5.00.

HorrorHound Weekend Special November 2010. Includes a retrospective on the cult classic movies Re-Animator and Bride of Re-Animator. Also included is a look at the effects, and special effect artists of Ghost Busters! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Text (with B&W and Full color illustrations) Cover price $5.00.

HorrorHound Weekend Special March 2011. Includes a retrospective on the cult classic movie Killer Klowns From Outer Space and other sinister Clowns from cinema history! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Text (with B&W and Full color illustrations) Cover price $5.00.

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Issue 1 - October, 1968. Fantasy Fanzine. Saddle stitched, 8" x 10.5", 24 pages, B&W.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. The first appearance of Hot Stuff, whose design was later adopted as a mascot for schools, sports teams and restaurants. In the first story, he introduces himself to the reader, but denies that he has a fiery temper. Hot Stuff seeks refuge from a day that's so hot, even a little devil can't stand it. All Burned Up; Big Deal; Warm Reception; Pesty and Jesty: The Martian Monster; Sweatering It Out; Pesty and Jesty: Fish Bowl; Shaggy: Help Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff gets into an altercation with a dim-witted, aggressive giant, but the two turn out to be evenly matched. Also, the first appearance of long-running backup character Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff; Forever Ember. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. In his second appearance, Stumbo the Giant helps the people of Tinytown, but when he sleeps, his snores are apocalyptic. Then, Stumbo tries to help a girl find her lost cat, but even lions and tigers just look like cats to Stumbo. Hot Stuff; Stumbo the Giant: Big Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff encounters a dragon that's not too fierce. In an early appearance, Stumbo the Giant helps a birdwatcher get up to where only birds normally go. Hot Stuff; The Timid Dragon; Stumbo the Giant. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff gets involved in a prank war. Tinytown needs protection from a plague of locusts, but Stumbo the Giant is away having a picnic. The Old Apple Tree; The Tricky Trickster; Fickle Friends; Stumbo: All Bugged Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Even Hot Stuff gets overheated after taking a nap on the Sun. A science experiment gone wrong creates Hot Stuff's double, Luke Warm. When a volcano threatens Tinytown, Stumbo finds it easier to just move the entire town. Out of Season; Warm Friendships; Both of Me; Stumbo: The Big Heat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Uncle Scorchy assigns Hot Stuff to teach his Cousin Demo how to use a trident, but Demo is a slow learner. Stumbo takes a dip in the ocean and blocks shipping lanes. Stumbo tries to out-trick a witch. Not So Hot; Heres Sand in Your Eyes; Out of this World; Stumbo: The Tricky Witch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff has an underwater adventure after a fish steals his trident as a gift for King Neptune. HS tries to make summer permanent by breaking the Weather Man's machinery, but soon realizes that's not such a hot idea. The people of Tinytown are nervous when Stumbo befriends a pride of lions. The Hot Cookie; The Wet World; Its For the Birds; Stumbo: A Fish Tale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff finds what he thinks is the perfect island paradise...except for the monkeys, who cause him no end of trouble. The people of Tinytown wonder what became of the snow clouds, then learn that Stumbo the Giant has used them to build an igloo. Round Trip; Tin Can Jungle; Nuts to You; Stumbo: Winter Worries. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff matches wits with a levitating wizard. Hot Stuff's efforts to build a house are stymied by a mischievous giant, and his own inflammable nature. Stumbo the Giant encounters would-be bank robbers. The Flying Sorcerer; Fever; House Warming; Stumbo: The Big Bank Robbery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Stumbo the Giant meets Atlas, and learns he's having trouble holding up the Earth because of all the rock n' roll that the kids are playing. So Stumbo offers to take over for a while, but that proves to be a bigger job than he can handle. Trident True; Getting the Bird; A Strange Dream; Stumbo: The Big Shake-Up! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. A strange clock sends Hot Stuff careening through time into the past and the future. A mischievous young cloud sabotages Hot Stuff's attempts to build a boat. Stumbo the Giant wants to lose weight, but his workout threatens to destroy Tinytown. The Funny Clock; For Crying Out Loud; The Sorcerers Mirror; Stumbo: Keeping Fit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Warren Kremer. "Horace and Morris," art by Warren Kremer; Hot Stuff meets Horace & Morris, a two-headed giant. Untitled story, art by Warren Kremer; Stumbo goes fishing but all he snags with his rod is a transatlantic telephone cable. "The Little Green Demon," art by Warren Kremer; Hot Stuff competes with a green demon to see which of them has more powerful magic. "Ice Cold Hot Stuff," art by Warren Kremer; Hot Stuff's enemy the Witch forces him to work for her until he finds a way to turn the tables. "The Unafraid Cat" text story. "Lesson in Love" text story. "Cloudy Skies," art by Warren Kremer; The people of Tinytown are worried because the sun has not been out for several days so Stumbo goes to find out why. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.