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jamesreadsgenre's review
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
magnetgrrl's review
This is a treasure trove! Ah, the memories of getting my mom to buy me random horror comics for pennies at whatever antique store she dragged me to, with her not realizing they were full of gore and stories of affairs, greed, murder, crime, etc. Mwahahahaha.
And these editions of the old Creepie Magazine are way cheaper than the EC Horror Comics editions (which I desperately want, to be honest, but yeesh).
Great classic writers included; volumes 2 and 3 are also coming out within the next few months.
And these editions of the old Creepie Magazine are way cheaper than the EC Horror Comics editions (which I desperately want, to be honest, but yeesh).
Great classic writers included; volumes 2 and 3 are also coming out within the next few months.
jeremyjfloyd's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
deepfreezebatman's review
5.0
perfect for any EC fan! great reproductions and in hardcover! beautiful artwork and great collection of original and adapted stories.
Some of my favorites:
"Vampires Fly At Dusk" by Archie Goodwin, Reed Crandall
"The Success Story" by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson
"Moon City" by Larry Engleheart, Al McWilliams
and the "Adventures of Adam Link" by Eando Binder, Joe Orlando
Some of my favorites:
"Vampires Fly At Dusk" by Archie Goodwin, Reed Crandall
"The Success Story" by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson
"Moon City" by Larry Engleheart, Al McWilliams
and the "Adventures of Adam Link" by Eando Binder, Joe Orlando
garthranzz's review
3.0
2023 - 365 Days of Horror
Day 99 - Issue #1: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
When the Comics Code Authority cracked down on the comic book industry in 1955, horror comics all but faded from the scene. Enter Creepy magazine, publisher James Warren's tribute (after a fashion) to EC's vaunted horror comics line, which couldn't survive the Code's strong arm censorship tactics. Magazines weren't subject to the same rules, giving Warren the freedom to publish more mature content. Eerie, Vampirella, and other Warren publications followed. Stories in this first issue of Creepy include: Voodoo by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; H2O World! by Larry Ivie, Al Williamson, and Roy G. Krenkel; Vampires fly at Dusk! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Werewolf! by Larry Ivie and Frank Frazetta; Bewitched! by Larry Ivie and Gray Morrow; The Success Story by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Pursuit of the Vampire! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Features the first appearance of Uncle Creepy. Cover art by Jack Davis.
Day 100 - Issue #2: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #2. April 1965. Stories in this issue include: Fun and Games! by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Spawn of the Cat People by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Wardrobe of Monsters! by Otto Binder, Gray Morrow, and Angelo Torres; Welcome Stranger by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; I, Robot by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando; and Ogre's Castle by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white.
Day 101 - Issue #3: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #3. June 1965. Stories in this issue include: Swamped! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Howling Success! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Haunted! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Incident in the Beyond by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; and Return Trip by Arthur Porges and Joe Orlando. Cover by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white.
Day 102 - Issue #4: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #4. August 1965. Stories in this issue include: Monster Rally! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; Blood and Orchids! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; The Damned Thing! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Moon City! by Larry Englehart and Al McWilliams; Curse of the Full Moon! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; and The Trial of Adam Link! by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white.
Day 103 - Issue #5: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #5. October 1965. Stories in this issue include: Family Reunion! by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Untimely Tomb! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Sand Doom by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; The Judge's House! by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson (from the story by Bram Stoker); Grave Undertaking by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Revenge of the Beast! By Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white.
Day 99 - Issue #1: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
When the Comics Code Authority cracked down on the comic book industry in 1955, horror comics all but faded from the scene. Enter Creepy magazine, publisher James Warren's tribute (after a fashion) to EC's vaunted horror comics line, which couldn't survive the Code's strong arm censorship tactics. Magazines weren't subject to the same rules, giving Warren the freedom to publish more mature content. Eerie, Vampirella, and other Warren publications followed. Stories in this first issue of Creepy include: Voodoo by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; H2O World! by Larry Ivie, Al Williamson, and Roy G. Krenkel; Vampires fly at Dusk! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Werewolf! by Larry Ivie and Frank Frazetta; Bewitched! by Larry Ivie and Gray Morrow; The Success Story by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Pursuit of the Vampire! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Features the first appearance of Uncle Creepy. Cover art by Jack Davis.
Day 100 - Issue #2: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #2. April 1965. Stories in this issue include: Fun and Games! by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Spawn of the Cat People by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Wardrobe of Monsters! by Otto Binder, Gray Morrow, and Angelo Torres; Welcome Stranger by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; I, Robot by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando; and Ogre's Castle by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white.
Day 101 - Issue #3: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #3. June 1965. Stories in this issue include: Swamped! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Howling Success! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Haunted! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Incident in the Beyond by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; and Return Trip by Arthur Porges and Joe Orlando. Cover by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white.
Day 102 - Issue #4: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #4. August 1965. Stories in this issue include: Monster Rally! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; Blood and Orchids! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; The Damned Thing! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Moon City! by Larry Englehart and Al McWilliams; Curse of the Full Moon! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; and The Trial of Adam Link! by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white.
Day 103 - Issue #5: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issue #5. October 1965. Stories in this issue include: Family Reunion! by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Untimely Tomb! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Sand Doom by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; The Judge's House! by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson (from the story by Bram Stoker); Grave Undertaking by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Revenge of the Beast! By Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white.
jmbz38's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
fables630's review
5.0
I love old horror comics and to get this hard to find series in a very nice hardcover you can't beat that.
uncleflannery's review
5.0
The best part are the ads/letters to the editor.
"I"m a girl but so what! I read and love CREEPY. I agree with Sam Morrell that Frank Frezetta should do the cover, but I like the dark colors better!"
From an ad for a ski mask:
"At last you can have your very own Hollywood MYSTERY-MAN type MASK. Use your mask to: Make a movie, with yourself starring as the 'Mysterious Avenger!'"
From Charles Darwin's "review" of a mailorder Venus Fly Trap:
"This plant, commonly called Venus Fly-Trap ... is one of the most wonderful in the world... It is surprising how a slight damp bit of meat... will produce these ... effects."
"I"m a girl but so what! I read and love CREEPY. I agree with Sam Morrell that Frank Frezetta should do the cover, but I like the dark colors better!"
From an ad for a ski mask:
"At last you can have your very own Hollywood MYSTERY-MAN type MASK. Use your mask to: Make a movie, with yourself starring as the 'Mysterious Avenger!'"
From Charles Darwin's "review" of a mailorder Venus Fly Trap:
"This plant, commonly called Venus Fly-Trap ... is one of the most wonderful in the world... It is surprising how a slight damp bit of meat... will produce these ... effects."
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