Prize Comics

From 1940 to 1948, Prize Publications' Prize Comics offered a lively anthology of adventure, horror, and superhero thrills across 68 issues. The series is best remembered for launching the mystical Green Lama (alter ego of Jethro Dumont) and for Dick Briefer's unique, long-running take on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein—a character who evolved from a brutish monster into a more sympathetic, comedic figure. With regular contributions from writers like Otto Binder and artists like Charles Voight and Jack Binder, this title was a key showcase for Prize's eclectic lineup during the Golden Age of comics. Its importance lies in its enduring cult-favorite characters and the creative freedom it gave to talents like Briefer to reinvent classic horror for a new medium.