Wednesday, October 29, 2014

MENACE "Fake"

Remember the old adage "Don't judge a book by it's cover"?
 Here's the codicil; "It goes both ways"!
Illustrated by Al Eadeh, this tale from Atlas' Menace #10 (1954) follows the classic trope of golddigger tripped up, not by her own greed, but by the fact her husband (who still loves her) is not even human!
Remember, the target audience for horror (as opposed to romance) comics was 8-14 year old boys, to whom girls were "yukky".
And for whom Lois Lane , the nosy reporter who was always trying to either expose Superman's secret identity or trick the Man of Steel into marrying her, was the typical woman!
Next week:
We haven't decided yet what it'll be, but we can guarantee that...
You'll Cry Your Eyes Out if You Miss It!
(Oh, you've heard that, eh?)
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

MARVEL TALES "Old Couple"

Though most horror comics tales (especially ones involving romance) are scary...
...this particular story of love eternal is surprisingly-sweet and poignant.
Illustrated by the versatile Sid Greene, this atypical tale from Atlas' Marvel Tales #132 (1955) is a gentle evocation of "true love".
Sadly, the writer is unknown.
Next week...
Our Annual Halloween presentation of spooky,  sci-fi, and Gothic romance tales concludes!
We haven't decided yet which tale it'll be, but we can guarantee that...
You'll Cry Your Eyes Out if You Miss It!
(Oh, you've heard that, eh?)

And now a word from out sponsor...

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

REACH FOR HAPPINESS Episode 2 Part 2

Exiting Gregory's office, Karen ran into another long-unseen friend, Richy Smathers, a spoiled rich kid with a fondness for fast cars and disreagard for anyone in his path.
Richy brought Karen home, where her sister berated her for going to see Gregory.
Now let's look in on Gregory's fiance, Rita...
To be continued, next month...
This chapter of "Reach for Happiness" from Secret Hearts #111 (1966) was written by Jack Miller, penciled (and possibly inked) by Gene Colan.
But, next week...
Our Annual Halloween presentation of spooky,  sci-fi, and Gothic romance tales continues!
We haven't decided yet which tale it'll be, but we can guarantee that...
You'll Cry Your Eyes Out if You Miss It!
(Oh, you've heard that, eh?)

And now a word from out sponsor...

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

REACH FOR HAPPINESS Episode 2

We interrupt our Halloween-fest with...
Pause now for a quick recap...
Now that you're caught up, take a deep breath and continue as...
Be here next week, when we switch locales to look in on another of our cast and see what troubles her.
This chapter of "Reach for Happiness" from Secret Hearts #111 (1966) was written by Jack Miller, penciled (and possibly inked) by Gene Colan.
Next week:
More secrets revealed!
 We can guarantee that...
You'll Cry Your Eyes Out if You Miss It!
(Oh, you've heard that, eh?)

And now a word from out sponsor...

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

MYSTIC "She Won't Stay Dead!"

" 'Til Death Do Us Part..." takes on new meaning...
...in this tale of life, death, and reincarnation.
The Bill LaCava-illustrated tale from Atlas' Mystic #6 (1952) had a rather misleading cover...
...indicating Walter murdered Amanda, rather than carrying out her last wishes!
And the story doesn't explain who Elaine was before the statue was smashed, nor how the soul migrated into Elaine without a ceremony to guide it.
Next week:
We haven't decided yet what it'll be, but we can guarantee that...
You'll Cry Your Eyes Out if You Miss It!
(Oh, you've heard that, eh?)
And now a word from out sponsor...