Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) comic books 1938 or later

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Stories and art by Boris Karloff, Calvin Beck, Peter John Dyer, David Shea Bond, William Thomaier, Wolf Mankowitz, Kenneth Beale and Richard Williams. One of the original monster magazines, Journal of Frankenstein was an early effort by Calvin Beck, who went on to publish the influential monster mag Castle of Frankenstein. This issue features a biography of Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff, an interview with TV horror host Zacherley, and extensive coverage of 1950s horror and sci-fi films. Also featuring an article by future animation legend Richard Williams (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) on his first animated film, The Little Island. Plus a debate on whether sci-fi will ever be a serious film genre. A real piece of monster & movie history. Final issue until publisher Dennis Druktenis revived the series, 40 years later. Frankenstein at Large; The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Master of Horror: The Boris Karloff Story; The Return of the Son of the Bride of Frankenstein; All Manner of Fantasies; Zacherley; The Little Island; The House on Haunted Hill; The Lion Tamer; 1958: The Year of Macabre & Horror Films; Pro and Con Forum: Will Science Fiction Become Major Film Trend? 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Joe Dante, Jeff Kurta, Ron Adams, Larry Ivie, Dr. Lady, Tom Triman, Elaine Manning, Rick Mountfort, Scott Pensak, Steve Fiorilla, Ray Young, Dr. Maniac, Michael Bogue, Harry Nadler, Kent Daluga, David McDaniel, John Skerchock, and Calvin Beck. After 40 years, Scary Monsters publisher Dennis Druktenis revives the legendary early monster magazine created by Castle of Frankenstein's Calvin Beck. This issue features a look at classic Frankenstein films and a profile of TV horror host Zacherley. Also, reminiscences of CoF and Journal of Frankenstein by publisher Calvin Beck and by Gremlins director Joe Dante, an early contributor. The Strange Frankenstein; 1910 Edison Frankenstein; Overview of the Universal Frankenstein Series; Memories of Journal of Frankenstein and Castle of Frankenstein by Joe Dante; Dinner with Drac? Nope, Breakfast with Zacherley; Where Is My Gothic Castle?; Shindig at Old Doc Vic's Castle; Frankenstein TV Movieguide: A Fond Look Back; Castle Memories Part One; Frankenstein's Chamber of Horrors; I Met Frankenstein's Daughter; Back to Frankenstein's Castle; Frankentoons; Frankenstein Video Movieguide; Some Reminiscences and Recollections. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

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Stories and art by Jeff Kurta, Ron Adams, Larry Ivie, Dr. Lady, Tom Triman, Rick Mountfort, Scott Pensak, Dr. Maniac, Michael Bogue, Harry Nadler, Kent Daluga, Frank Dietz and John Skerchock. After 40 years, Scary Monsters publisher Dennis Druktenis revives the legendary early monster magazine created by Castle of Frankenstein's Calvin Beck. This issue features a 60-year retrospective of Batman, and a look at the silent horror classic The Golem. Also, facts and fallacies about Frankenstein and his Monster. Franken-Fallacies; Batman and The Fearsome Foursomes; The Golem - Forerunner of Frankenstein; Frankenstein Flashbacks; More Phantoms and Stranglers; Discovering the Castle; Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature; The Universal Frankensteins: Part 2; The Return of the Monster, Chapter 1; Celebrating 60 Years of the Batman; Frankenstein Video Movieguide. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

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Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Donald F. Glut, Brian Thomas, Wes Crum, Ron Adams, Dick Nitelinger, Michael Mathews, Tom Triman, Rick Mountfort, Scott Pensak, Dr. Maniac, Alan Warren, Bob Statzer, Frank Dietz and John Skerchock. After 40 years, Scary Monsters publisher Dennis Druktenis revives the legendary early monster magazine created by Castle of Frankenstein's Calvin Beck. This issue features an excerpt from a Frankenstein novel by famed Frankenstein fan Don Glut, and a reprint of a classic Frankenstein horror comic by Dick Briefer. Also, a look at the "Monogram 9," nine notoriously low-budget z-movies made by horror legend Bela Lugosi for Monogram Pictures in the 1940s. The Phantom Creeps; Bela Lugosi and the Monogram Nine; The Return of the Monster of Frankenstein; The Monster; Sketch Files: Bride of Frankenstein; Book Reviews; Monster of Frankenstein: The Beautiful Dead; The Universal Monsters on DVD; The Return of the Monster, Chapter 5; Dracula: An Eerie Audio Adventure; Frankenstein Video Movieguide. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

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Stories and art by Dick Briefer, K.J. Morrissey, Alan Warren, Bob Statzer, and Frank Dietz. After 40 years, Scary Monsters publisher Dennis Druktenis revives the legendary early monster magazine created by Castle of Frankenstein's Calvin Beck. This issue features a complete Frankenstein novel by Scary Monsters writer Bob Statzer, and a reprint of a classic Frankenstein humor comic by Dick Briefer, featuring Boris Karloff spoof Boris Karload. Also, forgotten Frankensteins, both male and female. The House Where Death Dwells; Till Death Do Us Part: The Other Bride of Frankenstein; Frankenstein Meets Boris Karload, Master of Horror; A Frankenstein Film Most People Don't Remember!; Sketch Files: When the Monsters Are in the House, It's Time to Party!; Frankenstein Special Edition Movieguide. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Tom Triman, Alan Warren, George Diezel, John Skerchock, Frank Garofalo and Calvin Beck. After 40 years, Scary Monsters publisher Dennis Druktenis revives the legendary early monster magazine created by Castle of Frankenstein's Calvin Beck. This issue features a complete Frankenstein novel by Scary Monsters writer Bob Statzer, and a reprint of a classic Frankenstein horror comic by Dick Briefer. Also, invisibility in horror movies. Universal's Invisible Thrillers Part 3; Tales of Frankenstein on DVD; Sense of Wonder in Serials, The Final Chapter; The Return of the Monster, Chapter 11; Monster of Frankenstein: The Battle of the Monsters!; Book Reviews; Frankenstein Special Edition Movieguide. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.