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Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) comic books

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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4359466008

    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.

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    $95 Journal of Frankenstein #1 CGC 4.0 New World 1959 Magazine! WP! Q12 442 cm
    $135 Journal of Frankenstein #1 CGC 6.0 New World 1959 Magazine! Q12 437 cm
    $150 JOURNAL OF FRANKENSTIEN 1 CGC 6.0 OWW PAGE 1959 NEW WORLD ENTERPRISES KORLOFF B7
    $150 Original Monster Magazine! 1959 Journal of Frankenstein #1 CGC 6.5 FN+ White Pgs
    3 days left Auction Journal of Frankenstein #1 CGC 5.5 New World 1959 Magazine! WP! M12 394 cm au

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  • Issue #3
    Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) 3

    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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    $12 Journal of Frankenstein Magazine #3 (2000) Very Fine (8.0) FREE Ship Over $50

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