Thrill Book! #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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↩ 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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