House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) comic books

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Cover by Joe Petagno. Stories by Dez Skinn, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, Barry Pattison, Benny Aldrich, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Paul Neary, Ian Gibson, and Angus McKie. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. The series starts off with an adaptation of Hammer's first Dracula film, from 1958. The straightforward adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic features a script by Skinn and art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter returns in an authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, a man raises a horde of zombies for revenge against the woman who rejected him - but he chose the wrong zombies. Plus a biography of horror-film legend Christopher Lee, a look at past movie vampires, and the history of movie special effects. NOTE: Issues #1-18 are listed under House of Hammer (1976 UK); #19 & 20 (UK edition) are listed under House of Horror (1978 Top Sellers); #20 (US Edition) and #21-30 are listed under Halls of Horror (1978). Editorial; Dracula: a Hammer Film Production; Hammer House Biography: Christopher Lee; A Filmography of Christopher Lee; Media Macabre; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Horror Around the World; Effectively Speaking; Drinkers of Blood, Stealers of Souls; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Voodoo Vengeance. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, Benny Aldrich, Tise Vahimagi and Steve Parkhouse. Art by Brian Lewis, Ian Gibson, and Alberto Cuyas. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Frankenstein film, 1957's Curse of Frankenstein. Baron Frankenstein is obsessed with building his Creature, and will stop at nothing, not even murder. Captain Kronos battles vampires in the second part of the authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, Roman soldiers building a road in early Britain ignore warnings from the locals about a curse. An interview with makeup artist Roy Ashton. Plus a behind-the-scenes look at Hammer Studios, a retrospective on horror films of the 1930s by Denis Gifford, and the films of Italian horror director Mario Bava. The Curse of Frankenstein; Media Macabre; The Golden Age of Horror; To the Devil - a Daughter; Behind the Scenes; The Devil's Other Children; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Horror Around the World; Effectively Speaking; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Highway of Hell. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Leroy Rickman, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Ian Gibson, Alberto Cuyas, and Trevor Goring. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Frankenstein film, 1957's Curse of Frankenstein, continued from the previous issue. The Baron's murder spree continues, as his Creature is killed and rebuilt again. Captain Kronos battles vampires in the concluding chapter of the authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, a serial killer disposes of his victims in a nearby swamp, until a witch intervenes. Plus a profile of horror legend Lon Chaney Sr., a history of the Frankenstein's Monster on film, and monster-movie effects of the 1950s. Terrific Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Hammer Happenings; The Curse of Frankenstein; Media Macabre; The Decline and Fall of the Frankenstein Monster; The Frankenstein Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Hammer Answer Desk; Effectively Speaking; Night of the Living Dead; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Swamp Fever. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis and John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. HoH adapts one of Hammer's strangest films, the martial arts-vampire mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. British vampire hunter Van Helsing battles vampires in 1900s China. In a Terror Tales short, scientists in the jungle discover the horrifying truth about the vanished Napier expedition. Plus Mexican and Asian horror films, a history of Dracula on film, and special effects of the undersea monsters. Hammer Happenings; Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires; In Pursuit of Dracula; Creatures from the Deep; Media Macabre; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Curse of the Leopard Men; Mexican Monsters; Monsters from the East; The Golden Age of Horror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Paul Neary and Martin Asbury. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's sci-fi adventure Moon Zero Two (later spoofed on MST3K) features art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. A bush pilot in space helps a woman find her brother, a missing Moon prospector. In a Terror Tales short, a struggling village butcher picks the wrong victim when he starts dealing in human meats. Plus a profile of horror legend Bela Lugosi, Mexican horror films, and B-movie monsters. Hammer Happenings; Moon Zero Two; Media Macabre; Terrible Monsters; The Golden Age of Horror: The Coming of Dracula; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: One Man's Meat...; Mexican Monsters. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Chris Lowder, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by John Bolton and Brian Lewis. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's third Dracula film features early art by legendary artist John Bolton and introduces Father Shandor, who went on to have his own spin-off series in this magazine and Warrior. A revived Dracula stalks English tourists in Transylvania, but luckily Father Shandor is on the case. In a Terror Tales short, antique dealer Harold covets an ancient mirror, and commits murder to obtain it. Plus a look at 1931 in horror-film history, how gory film effects are created, and a Christopher Lee portfolio. Another great Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Dracula Prince of Darkness; Monster Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror: The Year of Fear: 1931; Media Macabre; Answer Desk; Blood and Guts; The Crazies; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Malvoisin's Mirror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dave Gibbons, Chris Lowder, Denis Gifford, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Dave Gibbons and Blas Gallego. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's Twins of Evil, in which beautiful twin sisters are stalked by a 17th-century vampire countess. In a History of Horror short, Professor Van Helsing discusses werewolves and how to kill them, featuring early art by none other than Dave Gibbons of Watchmen fame. Plus female vampires in film, trend-setting horror film The Omen, and a Boris Karloff profile. Twins of Evil; Media Macabre; My Favorite Things; Answer Desk; The Omen; The Golden Age of Horror: Boris Karloff; The Devil's Men; Fan Scene; Daughters of the Night; Van Helsing's History of Horror: The Werewolf! 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

John Bolton art. In this issue: Trapped in a savage fight to the death against the hordes of Hell! Don't miss... Shandor, Demon Stalker... the exciting new comic strip! Also featuring: Christopher Lee's new Dracula film; The Quatermass Experiment - the classic horror film told in comics; King Kong; Jekyll & Hyde, Hammer Science Fiction; and lots more from the world's top artists and writers. Cover by Brian Lewis. Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Moore, John Fleming, Les Lilley, Ben Aldrich, Tony Crawley, Denis Gifford, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis and Jim Baikie. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first hit film, The Quatermass Xperiment. A scientist tries to convince authorities that a returned astronaut is infected with an alien pathogen that could destroy humanity. Plus the making of the Quatermass saga, and Hammer's emergence as an international film studio. An interview with Brian de Palma includes a look at the start of the Stephen King phenomenon. The history of the original King Kong. The Quatermass Xperiment; Media Macabre; In the Footsteps of Hitchcock; Seizure; The Quatermass Story; Squirm; The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue; Answer Desk; The Golden Age of Horror: King Kong; Fan Scene; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Food for Thought. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Moore, Sidney Falco, Ben Aldrich, Tony Crawley, Denis Gifford, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis and John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's Curse of the Werewolf features early art by legendary artist John Bolton. Cursed by the circumstances of his birth, a Spanish man becomes a werewolf. Plus the history of werewolves and werewolf movies (including a gallery of images), movie apes large and small, and the making of Hammer's Curse of the Werewolf. The Curse of the Werewolf; Media Macabre; The Sentinel; Shadowman; The Golden Age of Horror: 1932: Fu Manchu; Close Encounters; Monster Gallery; Kong's Kind; Answer Desk; Making of the Werewolf; Satan's Slaves; Stalkers in the Moonlight. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Jean-Marc Lofficier, Scott Goodall, Steve Moore, Jean-Claude Morlot, Ben Aldrich, Tony Crawley, Denis Gifford, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Trevor Goring and Alberto Cuyas. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's The Gorgon, as a mysterious killer stalks a European village, turning its victims to stone. In a Terror Tales short, a knight agrees to battle a dragon, but he doesn't really believe in dragons - until it's too late. Plus an interview with effects legend Ray Harryhausen and a look at his film Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. Also, a report on horror fanzines of the era, and the making of Hammer's The Gorgon. The Gorgon; Media Macabre; Burnt Offerings; Tender Dracula; The Golden Age of Horror: Masters of Menace; Sinbad; Fan Scene; Wizards; Answer Desk; Gorgon Fact File; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Lair of the Dragon; Hound of Dracula; Harryhausen Speaks. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Parkhouse, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Scott Goodall, Sidney Falco, Ben Aldrich, Denis Gifford, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Steve Parkhouse and Alberto Cuyas. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's The Gorgon continues, as Paul investigates his father's mysterious death and falls for Carla, who harbors a terrible secret. In a Terror Tales short, a medieval Japanese exorcist faces demons, in a story by future British comics legend Steve Parkhouse. Plus a history of Frankenstein movies, a look at horror films of the era like Exorcist II and The Giant Spider Invasion, and the original Claude Rains Invisible Man film. The Gorgon; Media Macabre; Web: Cinema of Spiders; Frankenstein on Film; The Heretic; The Golden Age of Horror: 1934: The Invisible Man; Witchfinder General; Welcome to Blood City; Answer Desk; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: The Demon at the Gates of Dawn; Index: HoH Volume One. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Tony Crawley, Alan Frank, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Bolland, Trevor Goring and Brian Lewis. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's Plague of the Zombies features early art by art legend Brian Bolland. An 1800s Cornish village is terrorized when the dead seem to be rising from their graves. In a Terror Tales short, grave robbers invade an ancient burial site, in a story written by future British comics legend Steve Parkhouse. Plus a preview of Star Wars before that film was released in Britain, the history of zombie movies, and the Paris Fantasy Film Festival. Plague of the Zombies; Media Macabre/Review; Star Wars; Fantasy Festival; Dead That Walk; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: The Curse of Cormac One. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by George A. Romero, Steve Moore, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Tony Crawley, and Alan Jones. Art by John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's One Million Years BC, the rare film combining the unlikely talents of Raquel Welch and Ray Harryhausen. The comics version features early art by art legend John Bolton. An article by George Romero (!) about his 1978 vampire film Martin, and an interview with horror-film legend John Carradine. Plus the making of the Raquel Welch version of One Million Years BC, and a retrospective of movies featuring cavemen or prehistoric monsters. One Million Years B.C.; Media Macabre/Review; Fact File; Romero on Martin; John Carradine; Lost World Movies; Festival Revisited. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dave Gibbons (credited as Dave G. Chester), Donne Avenell, John Brosnan, Tony Crawley, John Fleming and Alan Frank. Art by David Jackson and Dave Gibbons (credited as Dave G. Chester). Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's third Mummy film, The Mummy's Shroud. Members of the expedition that opened an ancient Egyptian tomb are stalked by an undying killer. In a Terror Tales short, the alcoholic proprietor of a traveling freak show has an encounter with an ancient Egyptian mummy. This story is an early work by future Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, credited as "Dave G. Chester." An article by George Romero (!) about his independent-film process, and an interview with the director of Die! Die! My Darling! Plus a retrospective of Mummy movies. The Mummy's Shroud; Media Macabre/Review; Fanatic; After the Living Dead; Shadow of the Sphinx; Victor Frankenstein; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Wilber's Whisky. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories by Dez Skinn, Steve Moore, Donne Avenell, John Brosnan, David Pirie, Tony Crawley, John Fleming and Tise Vahimagi. Art by John Bolton and Patrick Wright. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. Father Shandor (hero of Hammer's Dracula Prince of Darkness and its comics adaptation from issue #6) returns to battle a plague of zombies, featuring early art by John Bolton. In a Terror Tales short, a man guilty of a hit-and-run killing gets an ironic comeuppance. An interview with Michael Carreras, head of Hammer Studios. Plus a multi-page article on Star Wars (starring a Hammer veteran, Peter Cushing) and behind the scenes of Hitchcock's Psycho shower sequence. Star Wars; Media Macabre/Review; Father Shandor, Demon Stalker: River of Corpses... Tower of Death; Hammerhead; Star Wars Competition; Psycho Stabbing; Homebodies; The New Dracula; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: A Spot of Blood. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Parkhouse, John Brosnan, Tony Crawley, John Fleming and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Bolland and Sergio Goudenzi. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's Vampire Circus features early art by art legend Brian Bolland. Villagers realize a traveling circus is connected to the vampire they destroyed fifteen years before. In a Terror Tales short by future British comics legend Steve Parkhouse, a tyrannical carnival owner abuses his employees once too often. An interview with Michael Carreras, head of Hammer Studios (continued from the previous issue). Plus selections from the sketchbook of effects and animation legend Ray Harryhausen, and a retrospective of carnival-themed horror films. Vampire Circus; Media Macabre/Review; Hammerhead; Castle of the Living Dead; The Harryhausen Scrapbook; Fairgrounds of Horror; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Carnival of Fear. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Bill Phillips. Stories by Donne Avenell, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Tony Crawley, Alan Frank, Bob Sheridan and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Terry Austin and Ramon Sola. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. This issue features a monster tale by comics legend Neal Adams, originally published as a Peter Pan/Power Records comic-and-record set in the 1970s (and later expanded in Adams' Monsters HC (2003 Vanguard)). (Inks and backgrounds were provided by Dick Giordano and future Marvel legend Terry Austin, respectively.) A convoluted series of events pits Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and a werewolf against each other. In a Terror Tales short, the administrator of a Victorian medical school learns of a shortage of human body parts, and sets out to rectify the situation. An interview with Peter Cushing, star of Star Wars and countless Hammer horror classics. Plus a history and filmography of the Hammer film studio. Frankenstein, The Werewolf, Dracula; Media Macabre/Review; Answer Desk; Peter Cushing Interview; Communion; History of Hammer; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Body Snatch. Final issue before the series relaunch with #19. . NOTE: Issues #1-18 are listed under House of Hammer (1976 UK); #19 & 20 (UK edition) are listed under House of Horror (1978 Top Sellers); #20 (US Edition) and #21-30 are listed under Halls of Horror (1978). 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.