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.