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Horror Stories Magazine (1971 Stanley Publications) comic books 1971

  • Issue #3
    Horror Stories Magazine (1971 Stanley Publications) 3
    • .5" Cumulative spine split.

    NOTE: For issues #1-2 see Adventures in Horror Magazine (1970 Stanley Publications).

    Stories and art by Andre Palmer, George Bruno, Charles Dobey, Michael Praetorius, T. W. Mannering, Edward Hampton, Alden Franz, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). A man tries to rescue his girlfriend from a vampire. Zombies rise from the grave to stalk the living. A werewolf meets his fate during one last full moon. The Vampires Fangs Were Red with My Womans Blood!; Screaming Terror on the Night the Zombies Walked!; The Ghost Is Coming to Take Me to Hell; Trapped in a Room of Horror with the Slave of Satan!; One Last Death Prowl for the Man Who Howled Like a Wolf!; The Devil Needs Your Soul; The Mad Monster Strikes Again; Adventures in Witchcraft. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #4
    Horror Stories Magazine (1971 Stanley Publications) 4

    Stories and art by Obadiah Kemph, Thomas Campion, Geoffrey Jack, Michael Praetorius, Martha Scott, James Forrester, Gabriel Varney, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). An evil power takes control of a hapless town. Explorers discover the nameless things that populate a tropical jungle. A man faces the horror that dwells in a pit. Also featuring a vintage bodybuilding ad starring a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. Cover photo, featuring a face made up of other faces, is rare for the era, before computer graphics made this effect common. The Ghost Wanted My Heart; Revenge from Hell; The Curse of the Burning Witch; The Night the Zombies Walked; Feast of Blood for the Girl Who Couldnt Die; Screaming Horror of the Devils Spawn; We Faced the Silent Spirit from the Grave; Adventures in Witchcraft. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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    Volume 1, Issue 5 - June, 1971. Stories and art by Obadiah Kemph, Henry Lawes, Joseph Glanyil, Michael Praetorius, George Venner, Nicholas Flamel, Gabriel Varney, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). The Death Dance of the Fishermans Devil is a strange thing to see, but its power is unmistakable. A demon claims a young woman, but he's not finished. A man becomes involved with a woman who wants to sell his soul to the devil. Feast of Blood in the House of Vampires; The Howling Ghost of the Spiral Staircase; Lamp of the Laughing Witch; Long Night in the Hellfire Mansion; The Death Dance of the Fishermans Devil; She Tried to Sell My Soul to Satan; The Shrieking Curse of the Voodoo God; Adventures in Witchcraft. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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    Stories and art by Obadiah Kemph, William Arnes, Charles Thompson, Franklin Chase, Avery West, Roy Marvin, Gabriel Varney, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). A mad scientist terrorizes the city while seeking fresh brains for his experiments. Sailors become trapped on a Ship of the Dead. A witch returns from the grave for revenge. The Phantom of Kensington Theatre; The Slave of Satan Who Stalked by Night; Seven Victims for a Blood-Mad Ghoul; Trapped Without Hope on the Ship of the Dead; Fangs of a Fiend for the Girl Who Died Twice!; Revenge of the Witch; Adventures in Witchcraft. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Stories and art by John D. Craig, William Arnes, Charles Thompson, Franklin Chase, Avery West, Michael Praetorius, Gabriel Varney, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). A man tells the story of his return from the grave. An army of zombies advances on the living. A town is attacked by giant spiders. Sweet Violets of Death!; Shrieking Victim of the Vampires Curse; I Was Raised from the Grave!; The Army of Marching Corpses; The Howling Demon Who Hungered for Blood; Giant Spiders Are Attacking Our Town!; Terror from the Mummys Eyes; Adventures in Witchcraft. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.