House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) comic books 1977

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 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.