originalisbest Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Great taste, fifties! Story was very gory! They made unabashed use of EC's output and art for their storylines and swipes, but always did an entertaining job of it. And did we mention the gore? "Ghost town" borrows liberally from Joe Orlando's "Midnight Mess." EC may have veered away from too much splatter (after their infamous "Foul Play" in HOF #19) but Story never seemed to hold back too much. Thanks especially for posting the FAC #20 story! With the nature of that book's cover, many people won't be able to find a copy to read. If you happen to have a copy of Mysterious Adventures #21 handy, that there has one of the goriest grossouts Story comics ever offered up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Mysterious Adventures 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Tabar Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Yeah it almost makes me agree with that guy, until I think about the way he came down on Superman. SUCH a classic. That is one twisted lady. Brrrrrr! That 4th to last panel gets me every time. "Mother! Don't hurt Bobby! Please!" "Shut up!" Crack! Yeah, that's messed up. This is one if those stories that solidified Werthams arguments. Edited September 13, 2014 by Brad Tabar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Tabar Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks for posting all of these great stories!! That goes for all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Much thanks for the ma 21, fifties - as gory as i remembered! Eh, eh, eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some random thoughts on these stories: -a lot of these Precode stories feature cheap and sometimes hack writing and art. That said, McDonakds sure can taste good. I think a lot of the best stories are more unique than the others in idea and or art style and feature an especially brutal panel. Here are some of the most popular and repeated story types... I think these four themes might account for half of the stories in these comics: 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) 2. Travel to Islands or Africa and steals sacred gem/statue which unleashes vengeful voodoo/black magic. 3. Business partner, spouse or lover killed and returns as a zombie or ghost to kill the murderer. 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. Side note: I've been rewatching many Twilight Zone episodes. I think Mr. Sterling was a fan of these Precode stories. There are a lot of parallel ideas happening here. For those that haven't watched them Twilight Zone stories are incredibly sharp, classic and still hold up very well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some random thoughts on these stories: -a lot of these Precode stories feature cheap and sometimes hack writing and art. That said, McDonakds sure can taste good. I think a lot of the best stories are more unique than the others in idea and or art style and feature an especially brutal panel. Here are some of the most popular and repeated story types... I think these four themes might account for half of the stories in these comics: 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) 2. Travel to Islands or Africa and steals sacred gem/statue which unleashes vengeful voodoo/black magic. 3. Business partner, spouse or lover killed and returns as a zombie or ghost to kill the murderer. 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. And lest we forget (and this was noted in a Simpsons treehouse of horror episode) the one constant in most of these stories - ironic punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) Where wolf? There wolf. There castle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some random thoughts on these stories: -a lot of these Precode stories feature cheap and sometimes hack writing and art. That said, McDonakds sure can taste good. I think a lot of the best stories are more unique than the others in idea and or art style and feature an especially brutal panel. Here are some of the most popular and repeated story types... I think these four themes might account for half of the stories in these comics: 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) 2. Travel to Islands or Africa and steals sacred gem/statue which unleashes vengeful voodoo/black magic. 3. Business partner, spouse or lover killed and returns as a zombie or ghost to kill the murderer. 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. And lest we forget (and this was noted in a Simpsons treehouse of horror episode) the one constant in most of these stories - ironic punishment. Right you are Andy! Are there many Precode references in those episodes? 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) Where wolf? There wolf. There castle! Right you are Jayman! And speaking of McDonalds, you have any Superior Chronic to go with my Big Mac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. Story of my life - and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some random thoughts on these stories: -a lot of these Precode stories feature cheap and sometimes hack writing and art. That said, McDonakds sure can taste good. I think a lot of the best stories are more unique than the others in idea and or art style and feature an especially brutal panel. Here are some of the most popular and repeated story types... I think these four themes might account for half of the stories in these comics: 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) 2. Travel to Islands or Africa and steals sacred gem/statue which unleashes vengeful voodoo/black magic. 3. Business partner, spouse or lover killed and returns as a zombie or ghost to kill the murderer. 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. And lest we forget (and this was noted in a Simpsons treehouse of horror episode) the one constant in most of these stories - ironic punishment. Right you are Andy! Are there many Precode references in those episodes? Groening is very much a comic fan, but my guess is that most of the tropes he's used for the treehouse stories would be via The Twilight Zone. The story I'm referencing is when he eats the "soul donut" given to him by Flanders and then is forced to spend the day in hell, ironic punishment division - "So you like donuts, do you? Have all the donuts in the world!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) Where wolf? There wolf. There castle! Right you are Jayman! And speaking of McDonalds, you have any Superior Chronic to go with my Big Mac? I think the people on this cover tried to order the McRib and a Shamrock Shake and the employee flipped out! Chronic-ly yours, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some random thoughts on these stories: -a lot of these Precode stories feature cheap and sometimes hack writing and art. That said, McDonakds sure can taste good. I think a lot of the best stories are more unique than the others in idea and or art style and feature an especially brutal panel. Here are some of the most popular and repeated story types... I think these four themes might account for half of the stories in these comics: 1. Spouse kills spouse for money (half the time one or both is a vampire or where wolf) 2. Travel to Islands or Africa and steals sacred gem/statue which unleashes vengeful voodoo/black magic. 3. Business partner, spouse or lover killed and returns as a zombie or ghost to kill the murderer. 4. Alien invasion or world takeover using disguise or mind control. And lest we forget (and this was noted in a Simpsons treehouse of horror episode) the one constant in most of these stories - ironic punishment. Right you are Andy! Are there many Precode references in those episodes? Groening is very much a comic fan, but my guess is that most of the tropes he's used for the treehouse stories would be via The Twilight Zone. The story I'm referencing is when he eats the "soul donut" given to him by Flanders and then is forced to spend the day in hell, ironic punishment division - "So you like donuts, do you? Have all the donuts in the world!!" Ironic for the devil Flanders IIRC as Homer continued to eat as many donuts as was force fed to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Yeah it almost makes me agree with that guy, until I think about the way he came down on Superman. SUCH a classic. That is one twisted lady. Brrrrrr! That 4th to last panel gets me every time. "Mother! Don't hurt Bobby! Please!" "Shut up!" Crack! Yeah, that's messed up. This is one if those stories that solidified Werthams arguments. Yeah, Wertham did have a point about some of the horror stuff(at least that it was unsuitable for kids). But his condemnation of Superman, Batman end even Howdy Doody(!) comics makes him look like a crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Mysterious Adventures 23. Another of my favorite splash panels, and a good story, illustrated by Jay Dishbrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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