Despite being the least monster-like of the Monster SuperHeroes...
...WereWolf actually had better plotting than the others, as well as a less-campy approach.
The James Bond-style action continues...
TOMORROW!
TOMORROW!
Monday, October 19, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Frankenstein the SuperHero "Trouble Comes in Threes"
Yesterday, I mentioned the '60s Frankenstein reminded me of the Silver Age Superman...
...and this story reinforces the belief that writer DJ Arneson either chose or was told to do stories in that exact style.
Anyone who's read a Silver Age comic could read this and place Clark Kent/Superman in Frank Stone/Frankenstein's place and transpose Lois Lane with Ann Thrope, with the story being virtually the same!To writer DJ Arneson's credit, he wrote three extremely-different stories that all linked together into one narrative despite the change in tone and scope.
Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico's art is servicable, but considering both were extremely-busy not only with all the Dell Monster SuperHero titles, but numerous other books, it's straightforward storytelling and quite readable!
Though I can't figure out why they had to jam a half-page ad into the final page, prompting a re-draw of the final page.
Next week: the final super-spy saga of WereWolf, and, in two weeks, the last Dracula stories as he gains a sidekick and a crime-fighting purpose.
Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico's art is servicable, but considering both were extremely-busy not only with all the Dell Monster SuperHero titles, but numerous other books, it's straightforward storytelling and quite readable!
Though I can't figure out why they had to jam a half-page ad into the final page, prompting a re-draw of the final page.
Next week: the final super-spy saga of WereWolf, and, in two weeks, the last Dracula stories as he gains a sidekick and a crime-fighting purpose.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Frankenstein the SuperHero "Silence is Golden"
After defeating Mr Freek's freaks, Frankenstein and party head for home...
...but they're astonished at what they don't see!
This never-reprinted tale by written by DJ Arneson and illustrated by Bill Fraccio & Tony Tallarico, from Dell's Frankenstein #4 (1966) could easily be a Silver Age Superman tale.
In fact, looking at the three Dell Monster SuperHero titles, It's easy to see Frankenstein as the line's Superman and Dracula as the line's Batman!
Though, I'm not certain where WereWolf fits in...
In fact, looking at the three Dell Monster SuperHero titles, It's easy to see Frankenstein as the line's Superman and Dracula as the line's Batman!
Though, I'm not certain where WereWolf fits in...
Tomorrow...
the fantastic finale for Frankenstein!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Frankenstein the SuperHero "Monster Mayhem"
...well, why not let the story's narrator fill you in, then continue the tale...
Well, so much for the hero's arch enemy!
But there are two more titanic tales to come!
Be here tomorrow for more fantastic Frankie fun!
This never-reprinted camp classic, written by DJ Arneson and illustrated by Bill Fraccio & Tony Tallarico, is from Dell's Frankenstein #4 (1966).
But there are two more titanic tales to come!
Be here tomorrow for more fantastic Frankie fun!
This never-reprinted camp classic, written by DJ Arneson and illustrated by Bill Fraccio & Tony Tallarico, is from Dell's Frankenstein #4 (1966).
Monday, October 12, 2015
Frankenstein the SuperHero "Return of Mr Freek"
Buckle your seatbelts, kiddies!
It's time for some serious MONSTER action!
The return of Frankenstein's bald scientist arch-enemy is from Dell's Frankenstein #4 (1966), written by DJ Areneson and illustrated by Bill Fraccio & Tony Tallarico.
(Why do so many super-strong heroes have bald scientist arch-enemies?
Superman has Lex Luthor, the Golden Age Captain Marvel had Dr Sivana, The Hulk's first arch-enemy was The Gargoyle, and so on...)
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