ADVENTURE Into... FEAR!

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Here's a great reprint mag published in 1970, simply entitled FEAR.  Containing stories from MARVEL's anthology monster mags, it's a nice little reminder of the sort of stories ATLAS (one of Marvel's previous names) produced before superheroes took off again in 1961 with the introduction of the Fabulous FF.

Some fine artists here, including KIRBY, DITKO, and HECK.  What more could you ask for in one mag?

HAT-TRICK HULK... (Plus One)

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I know I've shown the covers of the first three HULK Annuals before, but I don't think I've shown the contents.  Well, I have now.  I got my original copy of #2 in R.S. McCOLL's in 1972 0r '73 ('74 at the latest), and whenever I look at the cover, I'm right back in that long-vanished shop again, wherein I bought many a comic, toy, or book.  Ah, happy memories!  I got the replacement many years ago, but #1 & 3 are my first-bought copies, acquired around the same time as my second copy of #2.  Who knows - maybe one day I'll buy the fourth issue, then the fifth, etc., etc.

However, that's something for me to decide in the fullness of time, not you.  No, your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to peruse and enjoy the power-packed pics laid out on display before you.  Then you can leave a comment saying which of these pages is your favourite - and why.  Any memories associated with them?  Don't be selfish - share them with your fellow Crivs.

 

Update: Back in 2017, I managed to acquire the fourth in the series and meant to add it to this post long before now (2023).  However, better late than never, so peel open your peep-holes and enjoy the following images.

BABE Of The DAY - DENISE VAN OUTEN...

Me and DENISE VAN OUTEN

had a funeral to attend the other day so

I said "Wear something black!" - and this

is what she put on.  So, unsurprisingly, we

never did make that funeral.  (This was

 on Earth 2 - or maybe I dreamt it.)