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4 Color Fear
Podcast dissecting horror comic books, from the pre-code days to the modern era.
Episodes
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Episode 30 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Marvel, 1973)
Bob returns to The Vault for a milestone episode when he cracks open a 70's title from the comics publisher now owned by Disney. One story is featured while Jan Brady and Laurie Partridge face off in a Retro Celebrity Death Match! It has to be heard to be believed!!! POE: Fer-Man, Come Out to...
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Episode 29 - Black Cat Mystery #39 (Harvey, 1952)
The Vault is bombarded by gamma rays as Bob fights off The Red Menace when he reads a pre-code horror title from the guys who brought us Richie Rich! Duck and Cover! POE: Steve was really wrapped up in his work. http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-029/4%20Color%20Fear%20029.mp3
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Episode 28 - Weird Mystery Tales #12 (DC, 1974)
Spring has sprung and Bob returns to The Vault to look at a lesser-known and short-lived title from DC. One story, as told by one of our favorite hosts, is featured while Vincent Price and some Saturday Morning cereal creatures come along for the ride. Also, the Random Comic Generator receives a...
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Episode 27 - Tales from the Crypt #35 (EC, 1953)
At long last, Bob reopens the 4CF Vault and examines a classic pre-code horror comic from a legendary publisher. There's a Moon-Man Bubble Machine, a Martian Totem Pole and a few Sea-Monkeys lurking about. Stop in, won't you? POE: After a long day, Harold was all tapped out....
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Episode 26 - Creepy #58 (Warren, 1973)
For this Halloween 2 Color Fear Special, Bob takes a look at an issue of one of Warren's "Big 3" horror mags. One holiday story, created by 2 comic legends is featured and several topics, such as, Meat Loaf and the MGM/20th Century Fox Midnite Movie DVD series are discussed. Bob reveals his plans...
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Episode 25 - The Thing! #14 (Charlton, 1954)
This episode starts off on a somber note, when we pay tribute to legendary comic writer Dennis O'Neill. Then Bob cracks open an issue from one of his favorite pre-code titles from Charlton. We hear from "investigative" reporter Paul Coates while The Bowery Boys and Cheap Trick enter the…
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Episode 24 - The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #66 (Charlton, 1981)
Bob returns to the cool and damp 4CF Vault to take a look at a title from The Pride of Derby, CT. One story with a very interesting concept for it's time is featured, while Tobe Hooper and the Ritz Theater (again...) enter the discussion. Won't you join us? POE: Chuck and Dot were struggling to...
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Episode 23 - The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor #5 (Gold Key, 1973)
Bob pulls the T-Handle on his SSP Detonator Dragster and lets 'er rip when he takes a look at an often forgotten title from the 70's. Several topics are discussed including, but not limited to: an ingenious marketing campaign by Kenner Toys, WPIX (11 Alive) and Carl Kolchak. You may never visit...
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Episode 22 - Beware #6 (Trojan, 1953)
Yes, we're back! This time in The Vault, Bob takes a look at a pre-code title from a short-lived comic publisher. Topics include: Bob's fascination with movie theater spook shows and Myron Fass' infamous Eerie Publications. A former First Lady even makes a brief appearance. Honest! POE: People…
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Episode 21 - Dark Shadows #1 (Gold Key, 1969)
This time out, Bob spends some time with those campy characters from Collinsport, Maine when we take a look at a first-issue licensed property from Western Publishing's Gold Key Comics. Along the way, Milton Bradley and Topps briefly enter the discussion. Stay safe, everyone! POE: Barnabas…
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Episode 20 -Vampirella #1 (Warren, 1969)
Using her secret key card, the Darling of Drakulon visits Bob in The Vault (considering she's a fictional comic book character, social distancing is not an issue) when he cracks open a legendary first issue from Warren. Vampi's origin story is featured while Cameron Mitchell, Roger Daltrey, Molly...
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Episode 19 - Eerie #1 (Avon, 1951)
In this episode, Bob returns to the pre-code era when he examines the first issue of a horror anthology comic from Avon. One story is featured and along the way, we get some breakfast tips from Captain Midnight while Aykroyd & Hanks (or should we say Friday & Steebek?) demonstrate their rhyming...
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Episode 18 - Ghostly Haunts #52 (Charlton, 1976)
In this episode, Bob returns to the 4CF Vault for the first time in 2020 and cracks open a Bronze Age horror anthology title from the Pride of Derby, Connecticut. Some history of Charlton is discussed and one comic story is featured. Ya don't wanna miss it! POE: Harry Stark was all washed…
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Episode 17 - The Unexpected #220 (DC, 1982)
In this holiday episode, Bob re-visits DC's The Unexpected. One story that borrows heavily from a horror comic classic is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized one last time in 2019. Stay Spooked and we'll see ya next year! POE: Happy Holidays to All!!!...
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Episode 16 - The Unexpected #170 (DC, 1975)
We kick off the holiday season in The Vault as Bob looks at a long-running horror anthology title from DC. One story is featured and Bob recalls some Thanksgiving traditions from days gone by. Saturday mornings on CBS in 1975 enter the discussion as well. Gobble Gobble! POE: DC Trinity Shakeup -...
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Episode 15 - The Haunt of Fear #19 (EC, 1953)
In this special Double Play Baseball/Halloween episode, Bob visits The Great American Pastime when he cracks open a horror anthology title from EC and examines what is arguably the most notorious horror comic ever published. Wertham hated it, King loved it. On which side of the plate do you…
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Episode 14 - Ghostly Tales #91 (Charlton, 1972)
In this episode, Bob hits the beach as we visit a title from one of his favorite publishers. Despite his efforts to stick with the aquatic theme, "pornstaches" enter the discussion. One book-length story is featured and plans for the next special episode are explained. We ain't washed up yet!…
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Episode 13 - Secrets of Haunted House #43 (DC, 1981)
Superstitious? Ha! We're feeling lucky, here in The Vault with the number "13", as Bob returns to DC with a horror anthology title from 1981. One story is featured and Sea-Monkeys, along with General Mills Monster Cereals, manage to enter the discussion. Ya just never know! POE: Taking cue from...
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Episode 12 - The Witching Hour #52 (DC, 1975)
This time around, Bob gets himself a dose of some good old 70's Satanic Panic when he reviews an issue of one of DC's better known horror anthology titles. Two devilish films from 1975 are briefly discussed and one equally evil story from the issue is featured. Don't blame us, The Devil made us…
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Episode 11 - Astonishing #30 (Atlas, 1954)
Yes, we're back!!! And this time out, Bob looks at a horror/sci-fi offering from the pre-Marvel Atlas Comics. One story is featured and future hopes for the podcast are discussed. POE: A new dance craze, "The Meltdown", was popular among seafaring men....
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Episode 10 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Harvey, 1952)
In celebration of our 10th episode and the recent birthday of Dr. Fredric Wertham (March 20), Bob cracks open a book cited in Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. The cited story is featured while The Bridgekeeper, Tim the Enchanter and a host of extras keep Bob on track. You may think twice…
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Episode 9 - The Hand of Fate #20 (Ace, 1953)
In this episode, Bob examines a pre-code offering from publisher Ace Magazines. One story is featured and the Leroy Lettering System is briefly described. Somehow, along the way, Eartha Kitt and Chef Boy-Ar-Dee enter the discussion. Apologies in advance for the occasional audio mishaps. POE…
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Episode 8 - Weird Chills #3 (Stanley Morse/Key, 1954)
After a 2-month unplanned hiatus, the 4CF Vault is back in business as Bob examines an offering from pre-code renegade publisher Stanley P. Morse. One story is featured and Peter Tork is remembered. It's great to be back! POE #1: Fred thought some role-playing might spice things up in the…
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Episode 7 - Vault of Horror #35 (EC, 1954)
In this holiday episode, Bob takes a look at one of EC's horror titles that was on the newsstand in December, 1953 (cover date February-March 1954). Two Christmas-themed stories are featured and a few media clips from the 1953 Yuletide season are presented. Happy Holidays! Haunted Holiday Music…
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Episode 6 - Vault of Horror #31 (EC, 1953)
Entertaining Comics set the standard for horror anthology story-telling in the pre-code days of the early 50's. In this episode, Bob examines an issue of one of EC's notorious horror titles. One gruesome story is featured and the upcoming holiday episode is briefly discussed. POE #1: A Tree Grows...
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Episode 5 - Dark Mysteries #23 (Master, 1955)
This time around, Bob examines an early example of a Comics Code approved title. One story is featured, the passing of Stan Lee is discussed and Bob's West Highland Terrier "Dexter" makes his presence known. POE: Me and my shadow.......
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Episode 4 - Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (DC, 2018)
In this Holiday Special, Bob cracks open DC's recently released EC-inspired one-shot. One story is featured, several topics are discussed and the Vault gets it's first visitor! Hey, it's Halloween! POE: Zatanna, Sammie and the Power of Imagination....
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Episode 3 - Secrets of Haunted House #27 (DC, 1980)
This time out, Bob examines an issue from one of DC's lesser-known horror anthology titles. Somehow, along the way, John Sayles, Caleb Carr, Bob's hometown movie theater and Hostess Twinkies are discussed. Go figure. POE #1: The old hag took up flashing, the bum was not impressed. POE #2: At the...
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Episode 2 - The Thing! #15 (Charlton, 1954)
Bob pays tribute to Steve Ditko by examining one of his early works from his days at Charlton. One story is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized for the first time! POE: Gustav always knew that needlepoint course would come in handy someday....
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Episode 1 - Eerie Comics #1 (Avon, 1947)
Cast-Keeper Bob closes out his bio (which was cut short by the tangent last episode) before examining Eerie Comics #1. One story is highlighted and a few recurring features of the podcast are discussed. POE: Margie (Gert?) vs. The Subway Train. The train won, by the way....
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Episode 0 - Intro and Goals
In this introductory episode, Cast-Keeper Bob tells you a little bit about himself (until he goes off on a tangent) and his goals and hopes for the podcast. http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear000/4%20Color%20Fear%20000.mp3
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