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[ComicConnoisseur]

2 hours ago, bronze johnny said:

Countdown to Halloween! Great features- love it!

I ordered that just now on Amazon.

lol.

[Gnasher]

25 minutes ago, tv horror said:

Here is an article about the artist Ken Reid:

Frankie Stein, a bumbling but good-hearted brute based visually on the Universal films version of the Frankenstein monster, was the first of the outlandish creations spewed forth by the hyper-talented Ken Reid for Wham!, which was the first of the Power Comics put out by Odhams in the 1960s (Wham! was first published in 1964). Ken, of course, had put out sterling work for the Beano, published by D.C. Thomson, since 1953, penning Roger the Dodger, Jonah and Grandpa. But over a decade later, he was offered double his page-rate by the 'Big O'.

After mulling over this considerable offer, he appears to have been torn by at least some partial loyalty towards D.C. Thomson, suggesting to them that if they met Odham's offer half-way, then he would be prepared to stay put. D.C. Thomson responded to this plea with a resounding, unequivocal 'no!'. Therefore, with the temptation of almost unlimited artistic freedom offered by his new publishing house (and the not inconsiderable financial bonus of getting paid for coming up with ----script ideas: Ken had been embellishing scripts at D.C. Thomson free of charge, as part of his personal perfectionism), Reid quite understandably jumped ship, imitating one of his characters, the hapless sailor Jonah. The waves made by his departure took the form of one of the most astounding comic creations of the 1960s: or, indeed, of any era, anywhere.

After his move to IPC, Frankie first resurfaced in the pages of Shiver and Shake in 1973 before (by now drawn by Robert Nixon) moving over to Whoopee! in October 1974, where he remained until that titles demise in 1985. He also appeared in other IPC titles including Monster Fun (where he acted as 'editor') and his own series of Frankie Stein Holiday Specialsfrom 1975-1982. His long suffering 'Dad', Professor Cube also received his own strip in the 1979 Whoopee! Annual.

The Bob Nixon version was as accomplished as any work graced by his impeccable nibsmanship, and under any other criteria would have endured as the last word, the definitive article on this character----however even fans of the immensely talented RTN have to concede that there is only one 'proper' Frankie for ardent enthusiasts of UK comics------and not even the superior skills of Robert Nixon can compare with the astounding comic masterwork that represents the Ken Reid version.....

Here is a link to the original article by Albion comics database:

http://britishcomics.wikia.com/wiki/Frankie_Stein

 

Cheers for that Maurice, shame that D.C. Thomson didn't play ball, but we got some good work from him in the world of I.P.C. 

 I only used to get Wham! every now and then, depending on whether I could beg,steal, or borrow any money. for it... .. but it was a good little comic. Paper wasn't particularly good, I've seen copies for sale now with really heavy foxing, due to the coarseness of wood pulp content in the paper.

Anyway, this is out at the end of next month, (you would've thought they'd tie it in with Halloween,) .

     

  

Edited October 19, 2018 by Gnasher

[tv horror]

Ken Reid was the British version of Basil Wolverton in the way he had drawn so many grotesque characters that were ugly yet lovable! I loved his work as a child and appreciate it more as an adult (I'm not too sure about that bit)? Gnasher if you're interested there are two volumes of his work published.

 

 

[Gnasher]

1 minute ago, tv horror said:

Ken Reid was the British version of Basil Wolverton in the way he had drawn so many grotesque characters that were ugly yet lovable! I loved his work as a child and appreciate it more as an adult (I'm not too sure about that bit)? Gnasher if you're interested there are two volumes of his work published.

 

 

Excellent stuff!

[Gnasher]

Yay, Page 100.....

[ComicConnoisseur]

1 hour ago, Jerkfro said:

38 was great. Some of those independent stations were great before they got gobbled up by various networks. Channel 5 out of New York was another one. 

I loved 38 WSBK-TV Boston. That is where I discovered these guys.

 

     

[tv horror]

Many thanks to all the posters and nearly 30,000 readers who have made this thread so successful and a joy to post on, THANK YOU ALL! Plus a very special thank you to 1950's War comics for starting the thread well done.

 

[tv horror]

5 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

That is where I discovered these guys.

Did you know that Bela Lugosi jr owns the rights to the Stooges copyright, well it is monster related.

 

[tv horror]

Any excuse for a party and I've been joined by a few friends right Elvira? Oh and also two lady friends.

   

[Gnasher]

9 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

I loved 38 WSBK-TV Boston. That is where I discovered these guys

Did you know that Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, James Bond film producer is rumoured to have  been involved in the death of Ted Healy who created The Three Stooges.?

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

Just now, Gnasher said:

Did you know that Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, James Bond film producer is rumoured to have  been involved in the death of Ted Healy who created The Three Stooges.?

 

No I didn't. I did hear rumors though that Ted Healy was murdered and it wasn't an accident.

 

[tv horror]

1 minute ago, Gnasher said:

Did you know that Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, James Bond film producer is rumoured to have  been involved in the death of Ted Healy who created The Three Stooges.?

 

Actually it was Wallace Beery who is thought to have killed him with a single punch and the studio covered for him we'll never know for sure.

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

8 minutes ago, tv horror said:

Did you know that Bela Lugosi jr owns the rights to the Stooges copyright, well it is monster related.

 

So how did that connection come about? It seems interesting. Lugosi my favorite horror actor`s son owning one of the great classic comedy teams of all-time copyright.

[Gnasher]

8 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

No I didn't. I did hear rumors though that Ted Healy was murdered and it wasn't an accident.

 

 

6 minutes ago, tv horror said:

Actually it was Wallace Beery who is thought to have killed him with a single punch and the studio covered for him we'll never know for sure.

 

http://www.playgroundtothestars.com/2013/06/what-really-happened-the-night-ted-healy-was-beaten-up-at-cafe-trocadero/

[tv horror]

1 minute ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

So how did that connection come about? It seems interesting. Lugosi my favorite horror actor`s son owning one of the great classic comedy teams of all-time copyright.

As Bela's son is a top lawyer after winning his own fathers image and copyright, took on the case for the Stooges relatives, as the legal fees mounted some of the family withdrew their support and Lugosi stepped in and bought them out.  He is a bit of a shark although I can't blame him about his father as they were using his image on everything and Bela ended his days in poverty. 

 

[tv horror]

5 hours ago, bronze johnny said:

Countdown to Halloween! Great features- love it!

Yeah! Finally a book about MY crypt well at least some of the items I've collected over the years 45 to be precise, boy does time fly. I can start planning what each thing amounts to in money and my old age will be looking bright BWaaaaaha ha. 

 

[tv horror]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee! we've just hit 30,000 and odd (we like odd) viewers a double celebration thanks to all our readers  and remember.

WE WANT YOU!!!!!

 

[tv horror]

I love this movie it's another of my favourites it really captures the modern look of the Universal monsters.

 

[tv horror]

Who ya gonna call? The Monster squad!!!!!!!!!

 

[tv horror]

On 10/18/2018 at 6:48 AM, Gnasher said:

Now, wouldn't you like one of these?

 

 

How did I miss this post maybe it was all the celebrating Hic. I love this and it has now moved to the top of my wants list it is soooooooo cool thanks Gnasher.