Forbidden Worlds, #1
Published: July-August 1951
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Promo ad for The Kilroys #3.
Demon of Destruction
Storyline
Don Brady decides to take a rest - in the house in which his uncle was doing his experiments in the supernatural. Brady unwittingly unleases Marzo, who grants Brady three wishes in return for his freedom!
Characters
- Don Brady (atomic physicist)
- Mary (death, brought back to life)
- un-named doctor
- Uncle Phineas (Don's uncle, death)
- Marzo (The Spirit of Destruction) (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Al Williamson
- Pencils: Frank Frazetta
- Inks: Al Williamson
- Inks: Frank Frazetta
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
Artwork was assigned to Al Williamson, who signed page 2. Frazetta assisted on the story. Experts differ on how much they believe Frank Frazetta penciled, some believe he penciled the majority of the story, others that Williamson did.
Story Notes
Advertisement for 8 Walt Disney comic books with one Wheaties box top.
Monsieur Werewolf
Love of a Vampire
Storyline
A woman on her honeymoon disappears when staying at a motel, after a bat enters the room while her husband is sleeping.
Characters
- Ken Cummings
- Beth Cummings
- Hans Brunt
- Riley
- Inspector Jackson
- Miss Jones
Credits
- Pencils: Paul Reinman
- Inks: Paul Reinman
Tess and Tim Capture the Bank Robbers
Credits
- Pencils: Sam Glankoff
- Inks: Sam Glankoff
Credits
- Script: Richard Hughes (uncertain)
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
No letters; letters column is introduced.
The Way of the Werewolf
Storyline
it's a slow news day, so the reporter gets the assignment to talk to a local expert on the man-eating wolves of India.
Characters
- Ondok
- Roy
- Ambrose Walker
- Canisa Walker
- Larry Davis
Credits
- Pencils: Emil Gershwin
- Inks: Emil Gershwin
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Beating the Beach Barrage
Vampire's Victim
The Ghostly Army of Bethune
Storyline
In World War I, a ghost medieval cavalry appears to defend Belgium near the town of Bethune.
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Kiefer
- Inks: Henry Kiefer
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
Previous indexer read HCK as MCK and thought the artist was Mel Keefer.
Extra! Good News! (1)
""Adventures Into the Unknown" ... now published monthly!"
Story Notes
Promo ad for Adventures Into the Unknown #21.
The Monster Doll
Storyline
Dickson Prescott is sentenced to die within the hour, while the Governor hears about his strange story.
Characters
- Fellowes
- Dickson Prescott
- Bill
- Jane Crothers Prescott
- Sue Jackson
- Alan MacCampbell
- Julian Bulmere
- Alice McLane
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Moritz
- Inks: Ed Moritz
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Announcing Operation: Peril (1)
Story Notes
Promo ad for Operation: Peril
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Advertisement for U. S. Army war surplus camping gear from Charles McManus.