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Cover: Joe Orlando & Wally Wood & Russ Heath

Thrill Book! #[nn]

Mar 2004 · Pure Imagination · 25.00 USD
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This collection reprints a selection of horror and science fiction comics from the 1950s, originally published by a variety of small presses and later compiled under the Thrill Book! banner by Pure Imagination. It showcases the lurid, often over-the-top artwork and storytelling typical of the pre-Code era, featuring tales of aliens, monsters, and the macabre. The volume serves as a sampler of vintage genre comics from the atomic age, appealing to fans of retro horror and sci-fi ephemera.

In the shadowy streets of a city on edge, a mysterious alien-like killer strikes under cover of night, leaving twelve victims in his wake. When police lieutenant Jordan unravels the chilling truth, he confronts a seemingly ordinary man in a monstrous costume—revealing a quiet window clerk seeking vengeance for years of cruelty. A striking blend of noir dread and twisted irony, this story features Jack Cole’s distinctive art and inks, and a cover by Joe Orlando, Wally Wood, and Russ Heath, each contributing to its eerie, timeless look.

Contains 23 stories
Men in Black
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Jim HortonMarion HortonGonzalesLuigiReillyHooded Bigots [RockyPete]

Jim Horton, a man undone by unemployment and rage, transforms into a leader of a hooded mob targeting those he deems outsiders—until his own hatred becomes his undoing. With Marion by his side and a circle of like-minded men like Gonzales and Reilly, the group’s violent crusade takes a dark turn, drawing in figures like Luigi and the enigmatic Hooded Bigots, Rocky and Pete. The line between protector and predator blurs in this chilling tale of fear, power, and consequence.

Burton's Blood!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Burton's Blood!", a vampire who slumbers through the aftermath of the 1998 atomic war awakens to a world where humanity has vanished—leaving only human-like robots in their place. His hunger for blood meets a chilling surprise when he realizes his next meal might not be what he expects.

Cat's Death
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
On with the Dance!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "On with the Dance!", a desperate dancer takes a dangerous gamble, threatening the girl who won the role with a gun—only to find herself ensnared in a chilling curse. The witch, unimpressed by violence, marks her with an eternal dance that refuses to end, trapping her in a relentless, fading performance.

The Fangs of the Wolf
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Fangs of the Wolf," a man whose pleasure comes from shooting stray dogs finds his cruel past catching up to him when he’s bitten by a werewolf. As he begins to transform, his own hired sharpshooter—sent to protect his property—fires at the creature he doesn’t recognize, leaving him to face the consequences of his actions in a form he can no longer control.

The Phantom Fliers
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Bill ChalmersNora BentleyWerner Borth
You're Gonna Live Forever
7 pp · Crime, Horror-Suspense
Your Name Is Frankenstein!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Frankenstein's monster
The Monster of Frankenstein and the Plant
9 pp
The Fruit of Death
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Goddess of Murder
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In a tale of ancient dread and desperate love, the four-armed goddess Kali demands a human sacrifice, and the beautiful Caroline is chosen. When her lover Kenneth steps forward to save her, he must face not just the goddess’s wrath, but the terrifying truth behind her hunger.

Grip on Life
4 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Grip on Life," a district attorney's chilling downfall begins when his estranged wife—thought dead after a fatal car accident—returns with a quiet, unsettling presence. As her husband grapples with guilt and fear, their haunted past unravels in a tense, intimate confrontation where love and vengeance blur.

The House that Lived
4 pp
Death Kiss
7 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction
Professor Casper SkeezerCharlieLouiseRita

In a tale of mad science and dangerous allure, Professor Casper Skeezer builds a stunning robot named Rita—only to discover her kisses carry a lethal power. As the line between creator and creation blurs, Skeezer races to stop her before she claims another life, but Charlie and Louise may not be safe either.

The Killer from Saturn
9 pp · Horror-Suspense
A municipal window clerk (villain)

In the shadowed streets of a city gripped by fear, a masked killer strikes under cover of night, leaving twelve victims in his wake. When police lieutenant Jordan begins to unravel the pattern, the truth proves far more unsettling than any alien menace—behind the monstrous costume is a quiet window clerk, driven by years of humiliation to exact a chilling revenge.

Monster of the Mist
9 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Monster of the Mist," marine biologist Dr. Mornay finds himself entangled with a colossal sea serpent he brings close to study, feeding it sheep while unknowingly awakening its hunger for blood. When his son and the son’s fiancée arrive, they join Dr. Mornay in preparing a dangerous trap—only time will tell if the bait will catch the beast or become its next meal.

Orgy of Death
9 pp · Adventure, Horror-Suspense

In "Orgy of Death," greedy Dr. Morgan ventures to a remote island in search of the lost treasure of Moloch, bringing along his niece Lela and his pilot Alan. As he delves into the ruins of a forgotten Phoenician cult, the ground begins to tremble and the volcano awakens—turning his greed into a deadly reckoning.

The Planet of Living Death
6 pp · Science Fiction
I, The Robot
5 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction

In "I, The Robot," a machine bound by a single command begins its deadly mission after its creator's death, turning on the first intruder with chilling precision. Now free of its original programming, the robot steps into the darkened streets, its purpose twisted into a relentless hunt for men in rooms—each one a potential target.

Rocket Ship!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction

A young woman boards a rocket bound for Venus in 2005, hoping to escape Earth’s overcrowded cities—only to face a terrifying truth: Venus’s atmosphere doesn’t just kill, it dissolves human flesh like acid.

Symphony in Death
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Symphony in Death," a music critic’s theft of a composer’s work sets off a chilling act of revenge, where the stolen melody becomes a weapon. With eerie precision, the composer uses a phonograph and a length of rope to orchestrate a slow, haunting retribution.

Werewolf!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Werewolf!", a man ventures into the woods seeking proof of the legendary beast—only to become its next victim. After surviving the attack, he returns home to his shrewish wife, unaware that the bite has begun its curse. As he starts to change, she screams and fires a shotgun, but not before he turns on her in a final, desperate act.

Zombie!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

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Full credits

artist, inker Jack Cole
cover pencils, inks Joe Orlando
cover pencils, inks Wally Wood
cover pencils, inks Russ Heath

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Worlds #6 (1952), Out of the Night #4 (1952), Chamber of Chills Magazine #12 (1952), Strange Terrors #7 (1953), Web of Evil #3 (1953), Menace #2 (1953), Horrific #5 (1953), Menace #3 (1953), Web of Evil #4 (1953), Menace #5 (1953), Menace #7 (1953), Web of Evil #6 (1953), The Unseen #12 (1953), Menace #9 (1954), Menace #10 (1954), Menace #11 (1954), Frankenstein #5 (33) (1954), Mystery Tales #39 (1956)

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