Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine comic books

Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Exclusive - lost Ed Wood monsterpiece; all about FM-Con '93; Blacky Lagoon returns; Vincent Price unmasked; Calling all Dr. Frankensteins - give a face lift to a favorite fiend in a brand new Art Contest; a short sci-fi story from the pioneering days of 'scientifiction' - 'The Mad World' by A.L. Burkholder, illustrated by Frank R. Paul; Ceremony - a preview peek of Ye Editor's 44th film role; Erik's Mad Passion Gone - The Phantom of the Opera (Lon Chaney) loved her insanely...now Mary Philbin finds haven in Heaven; conclusion of the ABC's of FJA; Revenge of the Killer B's - long in the domain of bootlegs, Universal now brings out more sought-after titles from its terrorific vaults. Cover price $5.95.

Spring 1994. Exclusive - Stephen King's first story; Frankenstein's Monster lives again; Elvira speaks; The Mummy - Sandy Claws of the Nile; Dinosaur Island; Innocent Blood. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Osman Askin. Special Issue - A tribute to the Merchant of Menace...all about Vincent Price. Plus...his terrorific co-stars remembered - Karloff, Rathbone, Lorre and Steele. Cover price $5.95.

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Features in this issue include: article on "The Glorious Glamour Ghouls of Hollywood"; Supernatural (1933) filmbook; tribute on the late Peter Cushing; and more. Cover painting by FM newcomer Daniel Kirk is of Christopher Lee as the monster in Hammer's Curse of Frankenstein. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: tribute to the late Robert Bloch; excerpts from Carroll Borland's novel Countess Dracula; article on Ed Wood; article by Forry Ackerman on flawed representation of Bela Lugosi in Tim Burton's Ed Wood; lengthy Wolfman article; and more. Cover painting of Lon Chaney Jr. as The Wolfman is by Osman Askin. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: piece on vampires in film; article on Maila Nurmi (Vampira); Godzilla article; feature on The Shadow radio show; behind-the-scenes with HBO's Tales from the Crypt; and more. Classic Dracula cover painting is taken from the mail order pages of an old issue of FM. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: article by FM publisher Ray Ferry on Adam West; feature on Elsa "Bride of Frankenstein" Lanchester; article by FM editor Forry Ackerman on legendary makeup artist Jack Pierce; piece on The Thing from Another World; and more. Cover painting of Henry Hull as The Werewolf of London is by Osman Askin. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: articles on Claude Rains and Colin Clive; feature on Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?; piece on Famous Monsters convention; "The Hallmarks of Hammer" by Forry Ackerman; and more. Cover painting of Claude Rains as The Phantom of the Opera is by Osman Askin. Cover price $4.95.

The Munsters return; James Whales - Monster Tales; TV Sneak Preview - Bad Sci-Fi: The Best of the Worst of Primetime; exclusive FM interview with Grandpa Munster Al Lewis; first photos - Famous Monsters World Con II. Cover price $4.95.

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Mel Brooks' new camp vamp treat - Dracula: Dead and Loving It; Elvira: MIstress of the Dark returns; A & E Biography - Karloff: The Gentle Monster, plus Lugosi and Chaney; St. Lady of the World-Wide Web - Spider Baby; FM Filmbook - remembering Mr. B.I.G.'s The Cyclops. Cover price $4.95.

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Mel Brooks talks about Dracula: Dead and Loving It; Karloff's life on the set of Frankenstein; A Man of Many Parts - William Schallert exclusive interview; The Incredible Fantasy Film Worlds of Ray Harryhausen; how they made the Munsters TV film; plus Mad Ghoul, Tarantula and Devil Bat. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: scripting Mel Brooks's Dracula; Fay Wray interview; Ray Harryhausen interview; Nosferatu; Peter Cushing; and more. Frankenstein cover painting by James Bama. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Boris Karloff interview; Ray Harryhausen interview; Phyllis Diller interview; The Black Sheep; and more. Dan Kirk cover. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Boris Karloff interview; Phyllis Diller; Houdini; and more. Karloff cover by Cagney. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Frank Gorshin (Riddler) interview; White Zombie; Frankenstein's Daughter; and more. Arlis cover painting. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Amazing Kreskin interview; Gorgo; the Wasp Woman; Lon Chaney; and more. Dracula cover painting by Arlis. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Gary Owens interview; Amazing Kreskin interview; Return of the Vampire; and more. Frankenstein cover by Thomas Blackshear from the U.S. postage stamp. Cover price $4.95.

Features in this issue include: Dwight Frye; Curse of the Faceless Man; George Reeves (Superman); and more. Creature of the Black Lagoon cover by Arlis. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: Alan Young interview; The Time Machine; the Wolf Man; and more. Arlis cover painting. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: 40th Anniversary Special. Arlis cover painting. Cover price $4.95.

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Features in this issue include: The Raven; Ygor; Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein; and more. Bela Lugosi cover by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.

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Features in this issue include: Return of the Wolf Man; Lon Chaney's Hunchback of Notre Dame; Shock Theater; She Demons; and more. Lon Chaney Jr. cover by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.

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November/December 1998. Special Behind the Screams Issue. Exclusive interview with Ben Chapman, the Creature from the Black Lagoon; Dracula's Daughter; The End of the Wolf Man; Bela Lugosi returns. Cover features a painting of Bela Lugosi as the immortal Count Dracula. Cover price $5.95.

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Features in this issue include: articles on Son of Dracula and The Ape Man; article on "the meaning of horror" by Curt Siodmak; picture of rock group Kiss reading Famous Monsters; and more. Cover painting of Elsa Lanchester as The Bride of Frankenstein is by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.

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Exclusive interview with Gene Simmons - "Why I love classic monster movies!"; Universal Monsters - newest action figures from Sideshow Toy; Lon Chaney, Sr. - The Man of 1000 Faces Unmasked; The Six Faces of the Mummy - the original boys in the bandages. Cover features a painting of Gene Simmons in KISS makeup. Cover price $5.95.

Famous Monsters continues its exclusive Mayhem & FM series with Alice Cooper, the King of Shock Rock who talks candidly with FM editor Ray Ferry about the influence of classic monsters on his career, his infamous horror anthems, and his favorite horrors! Also featured in the issue: Enter to win a free copy of the new CD anthology The Life and Times of Alice Cooper; The Trilogy Of The Fly ? an FM filmbook profiling the three original "fly" films with loads of stills including the rarest still of all: the closeup of the fly's hideous face from the original film! Plus, a profile of horror's best loved fiends when they appeared on some of TV's greatest game shows with outrageous stills, some taken backstage in the green room; and Return Of The Ape Man ? a filmbook of the Lugosi sequel to The Ape Man; and a look at the original shock shows of the 1950s! " Cover price $5.95.

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In October, Famous Monsters of Filmland takes readers for a ride on a runaway hearse through the black woods of Horrowood! Included is a terrorific retrospective on the one and only classic TV horror host, Zacherely! Including his long- awaited return to the cover of FM for the first time since FM #15! Also: Monsters in 3-D (an overview of the 3-D films of the 1950s); a never-before-published interview with the late great actor, John Carradine, loaded with rare stills; and a look at the new DVD releases coming from the archives of Universal Studios. Plus, Mystery Photo, an expanded You Axed For It!, new merchandise from our Captain Company Monster Mail Order Dept. and a sneak peek at volume two of the fang-tastic Famous Monsters of Filmland Fearbook! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w" Cover price $5.95.

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Features in this issue include: article on Murders in the Rue Morgue (starring Bela Lugosi); "The Life and Love of Evelyn Ankers and Richard Denning"; feature on "The Monster that Challenged the World"; article on the effect of horror films on children by FM publisher Ray Ferry; "Return to Dark Shadows"; and more. Cover painting of Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein monster is by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.

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Famous Monsters looks at the grave new world with some grave new specials! FM celebrates the release of The Mummy on DVD with a never-before-published interview with Zita Johann, the sexy and sultry star of the original 1932 Universal film version. Johann talks candidly about her occult beliefs and how she approached her role opposite Boris Karloff. A fascinating story, loaded with many rarely seen stills! Also: The Making of Reptilicus! Fans who love giant monsters will love this look at the popular 1960s film, including a first look at an all-new book about the film. Serial Killers & Killer Serials: FM begins its new series on those fangtastic Saturday matinee serial cliffhangers of the 1940s and 1950s. First up is the cult classic serial, The Crimson Ghost, featuring a great story and photos you won't want to miss. Last Man on Earth: FM takes you on a trip into one of the many futures of doom predicted for mankind with a photo-filled retrospective of the Vincent Price classic! Plus, The FM Top 100 Horror Hall of Flame: your chance to cast your vote and help us pick the top 100 classic filmonster frightfests of the 20th century! All this, plus more classic horror film reviews, the FM Mystery Photo Department, more Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section, and much more! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w" Cover price $5.95.

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Exclusive interview with "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno. Read about what it was really like making the famous TV series, the movies and what it's like to be a comic book icon! Many great photos from Lou's private scrapbook. Also includes the making of Boris Karloff & His Friends! ? one of the most sought-after 1960s albums ? now, read the real story behind this album and how it was made, as told by the producers; "Serial Killers & Killer Serials!" ? FM continues its fangtastic Saturday matinee serial cliffhangers of the 1940s and 50s with Part Two of the cult classic, The Crimson Ghost, a great story and photos you won't want to miss; The Horror Music of the Misfits! ? as the exclusive "Mayhem and FM" series continues, FM chats with the members of the legendary horror band and their latest CD named after their favorite magazine called... what else?... Famous Monsters; the all-new FM filmbook, The Invisible Man, takes a look back at the Claude Rains/James Whale classic of 1933; and the FM Top 100 Horror Hall of Flame ? another chance to cast your vote and help us pick the top 100 classic film monster frightfests of the 20th century. All this plus more classic horror film reviews, the FM Mystery Photo Department, more Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail-Order Section featuring many new items (many exclusive to FM!), and much more! Cover price $5.95.

Double issue, #232/233. This issue: The Comedy of Terror: FM looks back at the great TV variety show horror comedy sketches from the 50s and 60s. From Frankenstein on The Colgate Comedy Hour to Dracula with Betty Boop! Features many never-before-seen photos from TV Network archives! Also: Part two of a major retrospective on the work of cinematographer Karl Freund; The Bela Lugosi Files: a special report on the Lugosi very few fans know, including a special portfolio of promotional shots of the star taken back in the late 30s and during the war; and a first look at a new FM collectible ? the return of the Famous Monsters of Filmland vinyl wallets! Plus, more classic horror filmbooks, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section, and much more! Cover features Bela Lugosi from Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein by Arlis. (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w Cover price $5.95.

The Comedy of Terror: FM looks back at the great TV variety show horror comedy sketches from the 50s in a special exclusive interview with TV innovator, Steve Allen. Features many never-before-published photos from Mr. Allen's private TV Network archives! Don't miss this one! Also, "The Cinemagic of Roger Corman": exclusive FM interview with the king of B-movies, Roger Corman, discussing his illustrious career and his landmark films. Behind the scenes on Shadow of the Vampire! FM looks at the new film based loosely on the work of F.W. Murnau. The making of Black Scorpion, the new series from Roger Corman premiering in January on the Sci-Fi Channel. The Bela Lugosi Files! A special report on the Lugosi very few fans know, including his work on the stage and TV, plus a special portfolio of promotional shots of the star taken back in the late 1930s and during the war! This issue also features an all-new illustration of one of the most famous FM covers of all time: Bela Lugosi from Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror filmbooks, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM), and much more! Cover price $5.95.

All about the art of stop-motion animation! FM takes you back through the history and development of stop-motion animation techniques. Learn how the masters performed their movie magic! Includes a filmography, The Cinemagic of Karl Freund! Part two of our exclusive look at the career of this amazing cinematographer and his greatest films! The Men Behind the Monsters, FM's original series on special effects and makeup techniques returns! Learn how the pros made the world's greatest monsters and pick up simple techniques you can do yourself! Exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the making of Batman, the legendary 1960s TV series, including some incredible never-before-published backstage action photos! Also, the true origins of "sci-fi" and other popular phrases: Amazing new report explores the historical real-life origins of several phrases and abbreviations we take for granted. Fascinating reading! This issue features a fantastic illustration of the Cyclops from Ray Harryhausen's 7th Voyage of Sinbad by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!) and much more! (Dynacomm)Magazine Cover price $5.95.

All about the art of stop-motion animation! FM takes you back through the history and development of stop-motion animation techniques. Learn how the masters performed their movie magic! Includes a filmography, The Cinemagic of Karl Freund! Part two of our exclusive look at the career of this amazing cinematographer and his greatest films! The Men Behind the Monsters, FM's original series on special effects and makeup techniques returns! Learn how the pros made the world's greatest monsters and pick up simple techniques you can do yourself! Exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the making of Batman, the legendary 1960s TV series, including some incredible never-before-published backstage action photos! Also, the true origins of "sci-fi" and other popular phrases: Amazing new report explores the historical real-life origins of several phrases and abbreviations we take for granted. Fascinating reading! This issue features a fantastic illustration of the Cyclops from Ray Harryhausen's 7th Voyage of Sinbad by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!) and much more! (Dynacomm)Magazine Cover price $5.95.

The Magazine Monsters Believe In! Super Sci-Fi Fiends of the '50s; DVD preview - The House that Dripped Blood; complete story in words and 'fotos' - The Ghost of Frankenstein - all new Filmbook. Cover price $5.95.

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll; The House of Usher - rare 1928 version; exciting conclusion - Ghost of Frankenstein Filmbook; This Island Earth - Universal sci-fi spectacular; beware the evil smile of Mr. Sardonicus. Cover price $5.95.

Meet the real Van Helsing - the world's first vampire slayer; The Head - rarely seen German monsterpiece; I Was a Teenage Frankenstein - complete story & pix from 1957 classic chiller; win a copy of Munsters first season, now on DVD.

In Search of Van Helsing - Life After Universal; The History of Sci-Fi Cliffhangers; The Horror of Spider Island; The Enemy Within.

August/September 2005. Special interview with Carolyn Kearney - The Incredible Doktor Markesan, from TV's Thriller series; Mr. Shock Theater - The Wizardry of Ken Strickfaden; The Phantom Creeps - all new FM Filmbook.

December 2005/January 2006. The Man Who Captured King Kong; The Hidden Horrors of Toyland; Behind the Screams of Dracula vs. Frankenstein; Karloff and Price Meet the Red Menace.

The Man With the X-Ray Eyes; The Day the Earth Caught Fire; King Kong: All-American Monster; Horrors in Plastic - The Aurora Model Kits; Special Feature - King Kong's Camera.

Horrorwood Boulevards - The Streets Where Monsters Roamed; Win a Famous Monsters Wristwatch; How Do You Like Your Horror?; Quasimodo's Finest Hour; The Science of Frankenstein.

The Lost Exploits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - an ultra-rare and all-but-forgotten production revisited; Battle of the Titans - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man; Meet Indiana Shock Theater Legend Sammy Terry; Free Monsters Valentine Cards.

Peter Lorre - The Little Giant of Horror; Classic Monster Decals; The Redhead and the One-Eyed Monster; Frankenstein on Television; King of the Rocket Men. Cover price $9.95.

How They Made the Techni Color Phantom; The Conclusion of the Peter Lorre Story; Toho's Sci-Fi Spectacular The Mysterians; More Horrorwood Backlots. Cover price $9.95.

Hammer Horrors - The Hollywood Connection; The Sounds of Horror - How the Movies Learned to Talk; War of the Worlds - George Pal's 1953 Classic; You Axed For It. Cover price $9.95.

Teenage Werewolf - of the Ponderosa; Meeting the Phantom of Stage 28; Jetpack Jitters in Radar Men from the Moon; When Lucy Met Kong. Cover price $9.95.

Teenage Werewolf - of the Ponderosa; Meeting the Phantom of Stage 28; Jetpack Jitters in Radar Men from the Moon; When Lucy Met Kong. Cover price $9.95.

Teenage Werewolf - of the Ponderosa; Meeting the Phantom of Stage 28; Jetpack Jitters in Radar Men from the Moon; When Lucy Met Kong. Cover price $9.99.