Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine comic books 2000-2009

Features in this issue include: article on Murders in the Rue Morgue (starring Bela Lugosi); "The Life and Love of Evelyn Ankers and Richard Denning"; feature on "The Monster that Challenged the World"; article on the effect of horror films on children by FM publisher Ray Ferry; "Return to Dark Shadows"; and more. Cover painting of Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein monster is by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.

Famous Monsters looks at the grave new world with some grave new specials! FM celebrates the release of The Mummy on DVD with a never-before-published interview with Zita Johann, the sexy and sultry star of the original 1932 Universal film version. Johann talks candidly about her occult beliefs and how she approached her role opposite Boris Karloff. A fascinating story, loaded with many rarely seen stills! Also: The Making of Reptilicus! Fans who love giant monsters will love this look at the popular 1960s film, including a first look at an all-new book about the film. Serial Killers & Killer Serials: FM begins its new series on those fangtastic Saturday matinee serial cliffhangers of the 1940s and 1950s. First up is the cult classic serial, The Crimson Ghost, featuring a great story and photos you won't want to miss. Last Man on Earth: FM takes you on a trip into one of the many futures of doom predicted for mankind with a photo-filled retrospective of the Vincent Price classic! Plus, The FM Top 100 Horror Hall of Flame: your chance to cast your vote and help us pick the top 100 classic filmonster frightfests of the 20th century! All this, plus more classic horror film reviews, the FM Mystery Photo Department, more Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section, and much more! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w" Cover price $5.95.

Exclusive interview with "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno. Read about what it was really like making the famous TV series, the movies and what it's like to be a comic book icon! Many great photos from Lou's private scrapbook. Also includes the making of Boris Karloff & His Friends! ? one of the most sought-after 1960s albums ? now, read the real story behind this album and how it was made, as told by the producers; "Serial Killers & Killer Serials!" ? FM continues its fangtastic Saturday matinee serial cliffhangers of the 1940s and 50s with Part Two of the cult classic, The Crimson Ghost, a great story and photos you won't want to miss; The Horror Music of the Misfits! ? as the exclusive "Mayhem and FM" series continues, FM chats with the members of the legendary horror band and their latest CD named after their favorite magazine called... what else?... Famous Monsters; the all-new FM filmbook, The Invisible Man, takes a look back at the Claude Rains/James Whale classic of 1933; and the FM Top 100 Horror Hall of Flame ? another chance to cast your vote and help us pick the top 100 classic film monster frightfests of the 20th century. All this plus more classic horror film reviews, the FM Mystery Photo Department, more Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail-Order Section featuring many new items (many exclusive to FM!), and much more! Cover price $5.95.

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Double issue, #232/233. This issue: The Comedy of Terror: FM looks back at the great TV variety show horror comedy sketches from the 50s and 60s. From Frankenstein on The Colgate Comedy Hour to Dracula with Betty Boop! Features many never-before-seen photos from TV Network archives! Also: Part two of a major retrospective on the work of cinematographer Karl Freund; The Bela Lugosi Files: a special report on the Lugosi very few fans know, including a special portfolio of promotional shots of the star taken back in the late 30s and during the war; and a first look at a new FM collectible ? the return of the Famous Monsters of Filmland vinyl wallets! Plus, more classic horror filmbooks, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section, and much more! Cover features Bela Lugosi from Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein by Arlis. (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w Cover price $5.95.

The Comedy of Terror: FM looks back at the great TV variety show horror comedy sketches from the 50s in a special exclusive interview with TV innovator, Steve Allen. Features many never-before-published photos from Mr. Allen's private TV Network archives! Don't miss this one! Also, "The Cinemagic of Roger Corman": exclusive FM interview with the king of B-movies, Roger Corman, discussing his illustrious career and his landmark films. Behind the scenes on Shadow of the Vampire! FM looks at the new film based loosely on the work of F.W. Murnau. The making of Black Scorpion, the new series from Roger Corman premiering in January on the Sci-Fi Channel. The Bela Lugosi Files! A special report on the Lugosi very few fans know, including his work on the stage and TV, plus a special portfolio of promotional shots of the star taken back in the late 1930s and during the war! This issue also features an all-new illustration of one of the most famous FM covers of all time: Bela Lugosi from Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror filmbooks, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM), and much more! Cover price $5.95.

All about the art of stop-motion animation! FM takes you back through the history and development of stop-motion animation techniques. Learn how the masters performed their movie magic! Includes a filmography, The Cinemagic of Karl Freund! Part two of our exclusive look at the career of this amazing cinematographer and his greatest films! The Men Behind the Monsters, FM's original series on special effects and makeup techniques returns! Learn how the pros made the world's greatest monsters and pick up simple techniques you can do yourself! Exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the making of Batman, the legendary 1960s TV series, including some incredible never-before-published backstage action photos! Also, the true origins of "sci-fi" and other popular phrases: Amazing new report explores the historical real-life origins of several phrases and abbreviations we take for granted. Fascinating reading! This issue features a fantastic illustration of the Cyclops from Ray Harryhausen's 7th Voyage of Sinbad by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!) and much more! (Dynacomm)Magazine Cover price $5.95.

All about the art of stop-motion animation! FM takes you back through the history and development of stop-motion animation techniques. Learn how the masters performed their movie magic! Includes a filmography, The Cinemagic of Karl Freund! Part two of our exclusive look at the career of this amazing cinematographer and his greatest films! The Men Behind the Monsters, FM's original series on special effects and makeup techniques returns! Learn how the pros made the world's greatest monsters and pick up simple techniques you can do yourself! Exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the making of Batman, the legendary 1960s TV series, including some incredible never-before-published backstage action photos! Also, the true origins of "sci-fi" and other popular phrases: Amazing new report explores the historical real-life origins of several phrases and abbreviations we take for granted. Fascinating reading! This issue features a fantastic illustration of the Cyclops from Ray Harryhausen's 7th Voyage of Sinbad by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!) and much more! (Dynacomm)Magazine Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine Monsters Believe In! Super Sci-Fi Fiends of the '50s; DVD preview - The House that Dripped Blood; complete story in words and 'fotos' - The Ghost of Frankenstein - all new Filmbook. Cover price $5.95.

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll; The House of Usher - rare 1928 version; exciting conclusion - Ghost of Frankenstein Filmbook; This Island Earth - Universal sci-fi spectacular; beware the evil smile of Mr. Sardonicus. Cover price $5.95.

Meet the real Van Helsing - the world's first vampire slayer; The Head - rarely seen German monsterpiece; I Was a Teenage Frankenstein - complete story & pix from 1957 classic chiller; win a copy of Munsters first season, now on DVD.

In Search of Van Helsing - Life After Universal; The History of Sci-Fi Cliffhangers; The Horror of Spider Island; The Enemy Within.

August/September 2005. Special interview with Carolyn Kearney - The Incredible Doktor Markesan, from TV's Thriller series; Mr. Shock Theater - The Wizardry of Ken Strickfaden; The Phantom Creeps - all new FM Filmbook.

December 2005/January 2006. The Man Who Captured King Kong; The Hidden Horrors of Toyland; Behind the Screams of Dracula vs. Frankenstein; Karloff and Price Meet the Red Menace.

The Man With the X-Ray Eyes; The Day the Earth Caught Fire; King Kong: All-American Monster; Horrors in Plastic - The Aurora Model Kits; Special Feature - King Kong's Camera.

Horrorwood Boulevards - The Streets Where Monsters Roamed; Win a Famous Monsters Wristwatch; How Do You Like Your Horror?; Quasimodo's Finest Hour; The Science of Frankenstein.

The Lost Exploits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - an ultra-rare and all-but-forgotten production revisited; Battle of the Titans - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man; Meet Indiana Shock Theater Legend Sammy Terry; Free Monsters Valentine Cards.

Peter Lorre - The Little Giant of Horror; Classic Monster Decals; The Redhead and the One-Eyed Monster; Frankenstein on Television; King of the Rocket Men. Cover price $9.95.

How They Made the Techni Color Phantom; The Conclusion of the Peter Lorre Story; Toho's Sci-Fi Spectacular The Mysterians; More Horrorwood Backlots. Cover price $9.95.

Hammer Horrors - The Hollywood Connection; The Sounds of Horror - How the Movies Learned to Talk; War of the Worlds - George Pal's 1953 Classic; You Axed For It. Cover price $9.95.

Teenage Werewolf - of the Ponderosa; Meeting the Phantom of Stage 28; Jetpack Jitters in Radar Men from the Moon; When Lucy Met Kong. Cover price $9.95.

Teenage Werewolf - of the Ponderosa; Meeting the Phantom of Stage 28; Jetpack Jitters in Radar Men from the Moon; When Lucy Met Kong. Cover price $9.95.