Reading Room: STRANGE STORIES OF SUSPENSE "Uncle Ed and the Men from Space"

Telling stories about monsters from outer space is common around Halloween...

...just ask Orson Welles!

But when real aliens show up, things aren't quite what they seem...

A simple little tale from Atlas' Strange Stories of Suspense #5 (which was the first issue of the title)

Oddly, the GCD lists "Bill LaCava" as the artist, but the work is clearly John Forte (whose signature is at the bottom of the first panel!)

Forte is best known for his work at DC Comics including long stints on Superman Family series, particuarly Tales of the Bizzaro World and Legion of Super-Heroes.

The writer is unknown.

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Reading Room: AMAZING ADVENTURES "Red Hills of Uganda"

Remember the scary-cool giant-ant movie THEM!?

This never-reprinted tale from Ziff-Davis' Amazing Adventures #5 (1951) predates it by three years!

While the writer is unknown, the art is by Ray Bailey, a long-time newspaper strip and comic book artist with a long string of sci-fi credits including Tom Corbett: Space Cadet, Bruce Gentry, and UNDERSEA Agent.

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Reading Room: BRANT CRAIG "Legion of the Dead"

"In space, no one can hear you scream..."

...with a story of interplanetary terror that would frighten even the toughest hard-boiled dick in the galaxy.

This never-reprinted story from Youthful's Captain Science #4 (1951) was the only one with an overt "horror" theme added into the already-cross genre series, and was probably illustrated by Bill Molno.

The writer is unknown.
This completes our run of the never-reprinted adventures of space sleuth Brant Craig.
You can read all of them by clicking HERE.

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Design of the Week Redux --WereWolf? There, wolf!

Each week, we post a limited-edition design, to be sold for exactly 7 days, then replaced with another!
This week we take a one-liner from Young Frankenstein as our headline as we celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday!
This vintage movie poster art features a classic lycanthrope with blood dripping from his gleaming fangs!
He's available on t-shirts, messenger bags, mugs, and a whole slew of kool kollectibles, but only on-line from us, and, due to popular demand (and good sales), one more week!
So order now, before the full moon rises...

Halloween Banners and Yard Signs with FREE Personalization!

How about something that helps separate your house from all the others this Halloween?
How about either a big vinyl banner or kool two-sided yard sign?
And, on top of that, it'll be PERSONALIZED with your message in a scary font for FREE!
Yep!
NO CHARGE!
NOTHING EXTRA!

Click HERE to see either...
Over-sized banners sure to get noticed and make a scary statement in a big way.
Each measures 44" x 30", printed on 13oz heavyweight vinyl.
With a durable, weather-resistant construction that's ideal for draping outdoors or indoors, it also includes four metal grommets for easy hanging.
Or...
Showcase your scary message on a yard sign for all to see.
Measures 22" wide x 15" high with design printed on both sides!
13 oz. flexible vinyl is weather-resistant for outdoor use with sealed edges and a metal metal frame for mounting on your lawn (basic assembly required)!