Episode 25 - The Thing! #14 (Charlton, 1954)

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 Pla-ay!!! http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-030/4%20Color%20Fear%20030.mp3

 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

 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 modification! Join us, won't you? POE: The Many Faces of Charleshttp://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-028/4%20Color%20Fear%20028.mp3

 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.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-027/4%20Color%20Fear%20027.mp3

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 to compile a post-Halloween movie watch list and, as a special added treat, The General Mills Cereal Monsters go Disco! (Or is it Hip-Hop? You decide.) Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Preferably sugar free.              POE: Don't be a-scared......Have a Happy Halloween!http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-026/4%20Color%20Fear%20026.mp3

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 discussion. Ya just never know who's gonna stop by The Vault. Care to join us?    POE: This particular Mr. Cairo won't be holding The Maltese Falcon any time soon.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-025/4%20Color%20Fear%20025.mp3

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 give each other space in their relationship.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-024/4%20Color%20Fear%20024.mp3

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 your local coffin maker again! POE: Stossel got the cold, hard cash. Vlad got a new home with a special surprise inside!http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-023/4%20Color%20Fear%20023.mp3

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 used to say that Clumsy Carl was all thumbs. Not anymore. http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-022/4%20Color%20Fear%20022.mp3

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 Collins: Vigilante, Vampire, Freemason. http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-021/4%20Color%20Fear%20021.mp3