A Review: HAUNTED HORROR #21

The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of HAUNTED HORROR #21 from IDW Publishing and Yoe Books. The art for the stories are by Harry Lazarus, Gene Fawcette, Manny Stallman, John Giunta, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Epps, Charles Nicholas, the Iger Shop, Mike Esposito, and Unknown. No writer credit given.

“Heart of the Snow Maiden” – Gil is obsessed with the Legend of the Ice Queen that he wants to bring her to life. This not does this action threatens the future of his relationship with Ella, but the ire of the Ice King…

“The Eyes of March!” -  Laura Duncan wants to leave Nicholas March to be with her love Johnny Franklin. But can they can get away from his haunting, always present, eyes?

“The Unbeliever” – David doesn’t believe the story of the witch who lives in the bog. He and his love Lynne may pay the price for his skepticism…

 “Terror in Chinatown” – An obsessed book collector finds the Chinese Book of the Dead and will kill to get it. Unfortunately for him there will be a price for his greed…

“The Murder Pool” – James Gorse has installed a backyard pool to eliminate those who have wronged him. He’ll find out there’s room for everybody…

“The Night Air” – A doctor volunteering his time prescribes fresh air and the elimination of incense for an elderly woman. The results will be bad for him, and the budding romance with the woman’s daughter…

“Case of the Haunted Girl” – When Esther Carr refuses to marry Bob Nelson, he kills himself. Now she (and the town of Glarno) are haunted by the spirit of the scorned lover.

“The Subway Terror” – A patrolman discovers a dead body in a subway tunnel…and a secret the police have kept for several years.

Thank you Yoe Books and IDW to making it possible for these gems see the light of day again. These are great little horror stories with solid visuals. This series is a must for any fan of horror or someone wanting to read comics of yesterday.

HAUNTED HORROR #21 is in stores now, or available for ordering at www.idwpublishing.com.