SPFX Special Effects Magazine (1977 Bohus) comic books

Cover by Robert Sentnor. Stories and art by George Pal, Byron Haskin, George Barr, Albert Nozaki, Les Tremayne, Russell Banks, Don Dohler, Rick Guerrero, David Robinson, Mark Robinson, Paul Stinson, George Stover, Robert Skotak and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. This issue focuses on the original 1950s sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds." Interview with George Pal, producer of War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. Interviews with director Byron Haskin, art director Albert Nozaki, and actor Les Tremayne. A look at the little-known fan-made sequel film, The Conquest of Mars. Filming The War of the Worlds; Interview: George Pal; Behind-the-Scenes; Interview: Byron Haskin; German Folio Program; Color Frame Blowups; Albert Nozaki; Pressbook; Les Tremayne; The Conquest of Mars; Blueprint Plans; With a Little Help From Our Friends. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover by Robert Sentnor. Stories and art by Robert Wise, Edmund H. North, Bobby Bohus, Paul Bonnano, Don Dohler, Ernest Farino, Scot Holton, Sue Oster, David Robinson, Mark Robinson, Steve Rubin, Jeff Sillifant, Robert Skotak and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. This issue focuses on the original 1950s sci-fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Interview with Robert Wise, director of The Day the Earth Stood Still and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, among other legendary films. Set and publicity photos from The Day the Earth Stood Still. Excerpts from the groundbreaking script. Interview: Robert Wise; Behind-the-Scenes; Interview: Edmund H. North; Filmbook; Gort Found. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Stories and art by Fred Olen Ray, Ted A. Bohus, Paul Mandell, and Kevin G. Shinnick. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. This issue focuses on stop-motion master Ray Harryhausen, whose films include Mighty Joe Young, Jason and the Argonauts and the Sinbad series. The female movie creatures of low-budget B-movie king Fred Olen Ray. A look back at the original 1950s sci-fi classic The Time Machine. Ray Harryhausen; Jim Danforth; Sci-Fi Movie Props, Where Are They Now?; The Time Machine: Retrospect; A Stop Motion Animation Classic: Mighty Joe Young; A Look At B-Movie Favorites--The Astounding She-Monsters; 20 Questions; Tales From The Lightside; Laser Disc Review; Spfx News; Rare Photo Spotlight. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by G. Barr. Stories and art by Gene Fowler, Jr., Gloria Talbott, John Phillip Law, Ann Robinson, Ben Chapman, Ted A. Bohus, Paul Mandell, Jay Duncan, Doug Murray, Brant Elliot, George Barr, Allen Koszowski, Mark Robinson, David Prestone, Robin Evans, Kevin G. Shinnick, and William Stout. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interview with Gene Fowler, Jr., the man who directed I Married a Monster From Outer Space and I Was a Teenage Werewolf. Interviews with B-movie stars, including actor John Phillip Law; Gloria Talbott, who Married a Monster From Outer Space; and Ben Chapman, the man inside the Gill Man. Plus a look at the never-filmed 1983 Steve Minor/ William Stout/ Rick Baker Godzilla remake. Terrific cover by G. Barr. Gene Fowler, Jr.; Gloria Talbott; John Phillip Law; Ann Robinson; Ben Chapman; I Married A Monster From Outer Space: Retrospect; The Giant Behemoth; The Andromeda Strain; Jim Danforth's King Kong; Godzilla, King Of The Monsters: 3-D!; Spfx Reviews; Spfx News; Rare Photo Spotlight. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Jim Danforth. Stories and art by Ann Francis, Lyle Conway, David Allen, Jim Danforth, Brett Piper, Ted A. Bohus, Jeff Taylor, MacKenzie Brooks and Kevin G. Shinnick. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interview with Anne Francis, the star of Forbidden Planet and the cult TV series Honey West. A profile of Lyle Conway, '80s effects genius behind Dark Crystal, Return to Oz, The Blob and Little Shop of Horrors. Artist Jim Danforth discusses his film concepts, screenplays and stories, including A Martian Princess, DNA Dinosaur, giant apes, alien visitors, and Sherlock Holmes. Great cover by Jim Danforth. Ann Francis; Lyle Conway; David Allen; Jim Danforth; Stop Motion Animation Studio; Mighty Joe Young Model Kit; Spfx Reviews. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Cliff Carson. Stories and art by Chris Walas, Joan Weldon, Sean McClory, Kevin McCarthy, Gene Crowell, Ted A. Bohus, Tom Weaver, and Ronald Dale Garmon. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Behind-the-scenes interviews and articles on '70s children's classics Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory and Mad Monster Party. Interviews with the stars of Them! and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Special-effects makeup artist Chris Walas discusses his work on Scanners, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Enemy Mine, The Fly and Fly II. Plus a tribute to King Kong's leading lady, Fay Wray. Making Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory; Chris Walas; Joan Weldon; Sean McClory; Kevin McCarthy; Tribute: Fay Wray; Mad Monster Party; Spfx Reviews. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

Stories and art by Dennis Muren, Lorne Peterson, Dan Taylor, Ken Hughes, Richard Corben, David Hedison, Patricia Owens, and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interviews with legendary Heavy Metal artist Richard Corben and Ken Hughes, the director of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Interviews with the stars of the original horror classic The Fly and 1980s special-effects masters from ILM. Photo features on Creature from the Black Lagoon and King Kong images in Ray Harryhausen films. Dennis Muren; Lorne Peterson; Dan Taylor; Ken Hughes; Richard Corben; David Hedison; Patricia Owens; Gorilla My Dreams; Creature from the Black Lagoon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.00.

Stories and art by Phil Tippett, Mala Powers, Fred Steiner, Dee Wallace Stone, Dave Allen, Forrest Tucker, William Alland, Patricia Owens, and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interviews with ET and Cujo star Dee Wallace Stone, and Phil Tippett, master stop-motion and special-effects artist. Interviews with the stars and producer of the original B-movie classic The Colossus Of New York, including Fred Steiner, music composer for Colossus, Star Trek and The Twilight Zone. Frank Frazetta's motion picture and television advertising art. Phil Tippett; The Colossus Of New York; Mala Powers; Fred Steiner; Frank Frazetta's Motion Picture and Television Art; The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas; Dave Allen; Forrest Tucker; William Alland. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.00.

Stories and art by Ken Tobey, Robert Cornthwaite, Ray Harryhausen, Terry Moore, Hugh Hefner, Edward Stratmann, Ted Newsom, Larry Brooks, Dan Cziraky, Greg Mank, Tom Weaver and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interviews with Ray Harryhausen and actress Terry Moore about Mighty Joe Young. An interview with publisher, cartoonist, and avid film collector Hugh Hefner. Behind-the-scenes interviews and articles on the original horror classic The Thing. Making the 1949 comedy classic Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Ken Tobey; Robert Cornthwaite; Ray Harryhausen & Terry Moore; Hugh Hefner; Edward Stratmann; Retrospect: The Thing; Behind the Scenes: Little Things You Should Know; Tribute: David Allen; Restoring the 1925 Classic The Lost World; Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein; I Was A Teenage Werewolf; Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.00.

Stories and art by Jack Arnold, Charles Bennet, Dave Adams, Janet Leigh, Pat Hitchcock, Kasey Rogers, Ben Bova, Marcel Delgado, Mark McGee, Susan Frank, Ronald V. Borst, Scott MacQueen, Tom Weaver, Bill Littman, George Turner, Doug Turner, Kevin Shinnick, Frank Dietz and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interviews with Jack Arnold, director of The Incredible Shrinking Man and Creature From the Black Lagoon, and film legend Janet Leigh. Behind-the-scenes interviews and articles on the original horror classic Curse of the Demon. Interview with legendary science fiction author Ben Bova. Plus the making of the B-movie classic The Crawling Eye. Jack Arnold; Retrospect: Curse of the Demon; Charles Bennet; Curse of the Demon Soundtrack Analysis; Dave Adams; Janet Leigh; Pat Hitchcock; Kasey Rogers; Ben Bova; Marcel Delgado; Making The Crawling Eye. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.00.