Description: FANTASTIC MONSTERS OF THE FILMS #1 +WORLD FAMOUS CREATURES #1Fantastic Monsters of the Films #1 from Black Shield 1962 in fine condition Features: Inside back cover fold-out She-Creature full colour pin-up, Twilight Zone photos, Devil’s Workshop, Wolf-Man, Black Lotus – Robert Bloch, Destination Moon, I Died Screaming, Flash Gordon, Day the Earth Stood Still, and more The mag was the brainchild of movie archivist/actor Bob Burns and make-up and special effects creator Paul Blaisdell (his monsters graced the covers of issues 2 to 6). Burns and Blaisdell hired editors Jim Harmon (also editor of Monsters of the Movies in the mid-seventies) and actor/writer Ron Haydock to write provide the text. World Famous Creatures lasted just four issues - two in 1958 and two in 1959 - and are much sought after by monster magazine collectors. This competitor came closest to FM in terms of content and visuals. The issues contain tons of large monster stills, Forry-like puns, and cut-out monster masks. The publisher even tried to copy Warren's Captain Company by offering many mail-order monster items.A UK released title,#1 appearing for sale shortly after FM #1. Both complete,no cut-outs,no scribbleFantastic Monsters Flat,clean copy - FineWorld Famous Creatures - Tears along spine,rusty staples,mag loose from covers - Fair/Good **NO PICK-UP OF ITEM IS POSSIBLE,PLEASE DON'T ASK** BID WITH CONFIDENCE 100% FeedbackCHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS..... **NO STOCK KEPT ON PREMISES***
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Publication Year: 1962
Language: English
Publication Name: FANTASTIC MONSTERS
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Features: 1st Edition
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Subject: Horror & Monster
