Longbox of Darkness - A Horror In Pop Culture Podcast

Get ready for another thrilling episode of The Longbox of Darkness! On this episode, we delve into the darker side of the comic book world, spotlighting the fearless female characters who've left an indelible mark on the horror genre. Join us as we journey through eerie tales of vampires, witches, and supernatural warriors. From the extraterrestrial seductress Vampirella to the slasher-slaying sir...

Ever wondered what it might be like to transform under the full moon's curse, or face off against ancient evils? We're unraveling these mysteries on this week's episode of The Longbox of Darkness. We're starting with a hair-raising journey into Marvel's classic horror character - Werewolf by Night, delving into the comic book series, its origin story, and its adaptation in...

Prepare to step into darkness, as we explore the terrifying shadows of comic book lore that house the most spine-chilling villains. In this episode, The Longbox of Darkness will be your guide on this eerie journey, as we count down the Top Ten most Terrifying Characters in Comics. Who's on the list? You'll have to tune in to find out! We next shift our focus to the silver screen, delving...

When was the last time your blood ran cold with a horrific tale of a nearly invincible, murderous polar bear? Hold on to your seats as we traverse the icy terrors of the 2000 AD universe with Shako. This fearsome creature's gruesome adventures had comic readers' hearts pounding in 1977 and still makes for a chilling tale today. With each unnerving detail, we unravel Shako's icy reig...

Welcome back to another spine-tingling episode of the Longbox of Darkness. As ever, LOD is ready to guide you through the dark corners of the macabre, where horror and dark fantasy intertwine. In our first segment - \"It Came From The Long Box!\" - journey back to the 70s with us and experience the hair-rising thrill of Charlton Comics' Scary Tales #13, a treasure that has carved its way into...

Welcome to Into The Weird and the Longbox of Darkness' review of the latest MCU movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Your hoary host Herman breaks down the brilliance and the missteps of this ultimately enjoyable but slightly flawed film. Give it a listen, we dare ya. This episode is filled with SPOILERS, so tread carefully, weird listeners. Into the Weird and The Longbox of Dar...

Hey there, darklings. LOD is back with a new episode dedicated to one of the quirkiest comic series of them all - DC Comics' PLOP!  Fusing horror and humor, PLOP! managed to entertain readers for 24 issues from 1973-1976, and featured the art of legends such as Bernie Wrightson, Alfredo Alcala, Ramona Fradon, Lee Marrs, George Evans, and of course the great Sergio Aragones, with genuinely fun...

It's Swamp Monster Madness as The Longbox of Darkness returns to ring in Shocktober 2021 with an episode filled with your favorite muck-encrusted monstrosities. Part 1 of the show features a prelude to our main segment as Horror Host Herman talks his love for Theodore Sturgeon's IT! from Marvel's Supernatural Thrillers #1 and Basil Wolverton's SWAMP MONSTER from Weird Mysteries...

Herman and Misty are joined by horror comic scribe Mr. Steve Urena. We discuss seminal Xmas horror stories and talk about Steve's recently published SLOW POKES comic, a book that answers the age old question: what if Sloths were fast? Join us for some bloody animal horror and holiday fun! Feedback is always welcome! Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check...

Retro Episode! Herman and Misty are joined by Billy D_licious from Into The Weird and the Magazines and Monsters Podcast to talk EC Comics. Tales From The Crypt, The Haunt of Fear, The Vault of Horror - it's all here! Feedback is always welcome. Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.pa...

We're back with YET ANOTHER episode chronicling one of the greatest horror anthology comics of 'em all - WEIRD WAR TALES. Each of us chose a favorite issue from the title, and Misty's number is up. Join us for a discussion of WWT #82. Nazis get turned into melting candles. Fun times! Feedback is always welcome! Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. C...

Herman and Misty are back with an episode chronicling one of the greatest horror anthology comics of 'em all - WEIRD WAR TALES. Each of us chose a favorite issue from the title, and Herman's number came up first. Join us for a discussion of WWT #67 (1978). On the next episode of LOD, Misty's choice's will be featured. But can you wait that long?? Feedback is always welcome! Con...

Herman and Misty present an episode inspired by Lovecraft and old Sea Shanties - JENNY FINN! Join us as we cover one of Dark Horse Comics weirdest offerings to date. Feedback is always welcome! Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness for additional bonus episodes...

Misty Graves and Herman L are back with another fear-filled episode. This time we drool over the art of Richard Corben, the master of horror illustration, and gush over the brilliance of one of the greatest writers of all time: Edgar Allan Poe. That's right! We discuss Corben's Poe stories from the Dark Horse Comics collection SPIRITS FROM THE GRAVE. Give it a listen, darklings, IF you d...

LOD welcomes a new co-host to the show - Misty Graves! To inaugurate Misty's first episode we dissect one of her favorite comics: Elvira's HOUSE OF MYSTERY from DC. You dare not miss it! Reach out to LOD at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com for some additional show-related images, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/long...

This episode is all about DC Comics' most enigmatic character - The PHANTOM STRANGER. Horror Host Herman is joined by Billy D_licious from the Magazine & Monsters Blog and Podcast to dissect issue 14 of the Stranger's series that ran during the 1970s.  Feedback can be sent to darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support the sho...

LOD presents another Prelude episode! This time around we return to EC Comics, and a little tale called \"By The Fright of the Silvery Moon.\" Follow the show on Twitter @darklongbox, or send feedback to darklongbox@gmail.com. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

LOD is back with an episode chronicling Steve Ditko's time at Warren Publishing, specifically his output for their horror mag CREEPY. All the stories discussed on the show can be found in Dark Horse Comics' Hardcover titled CREEPY PRESENTS STEVE DITKO. Listen in and discover some fear-inducing tales from a master of the genre! You can send feedback to darklongbox@gmail.com, or interact w...

This episode is all about Mike Mignola's cult horror-comedy OGN The Amazing Screw-On Head. If you like Old Ladies Turning Into Werewolves and wielding submachine guns, psychotic chimps, and steampunk Abraham Lincoln, then this is the show for you. If you have any feedback, you can reach us at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxof...

Herman welcomes Erin Miskell to the show to cover one of Alan Moore's most disturbing yarns - the Lovecraftian NEONOMICON. Warning! This episode is definitely NOT for sensitive listeners.  Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com or on Twitter @darklongbox. Visit our website at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness.--- Send in a voice message: ht...

On this special prelude episode LOD spotlighs Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD, a Lovecraftian Tale of epic scope that leads into his one of Moore's most controversial projects - the ghastly NEONOMICON.  Feedback is always welcome. Reach out to us at darklongbox@gmail.com or on Twitter @darklongbox. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness, and check out the blog at www.darkl...

Herman looks at Marvel Comics' monstrously fun magazine of horror MONSTERS UNLEASHED #11 from 1975, and this time he's not alone. Mark Cain from The United Nations of Horror Podcast joins to talk about his favorite character featured in this mag, the one-eyed exorcist called GABRIEL, DEVIL HUNTER. This is one for the books, folks. Feedback can be sent to darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twit...

It's finally here - Hideshi Hino's OPUS of HELL. This is Manga that goes for what Stephen King calls \"the Gross-Out,\" and redefines the terms 'sensational' and 'explicit'. Listen in at your own peril, horror fiends ;) You can send feedback to darklongbox@gmail.com, or interact with the show on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com. If you&a...

Herman's back with another horror anthology series from DC Comics, and this time around it's the best of the best. We're talking WEIRD WAR TALES #93, folks. This issue introduces one of the most tragic comic book teams of all: The CREATURE COMMANDOS. A LOT of Nazi butt gets kicked in this comic.  Reach out to the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or follow us on Twitter @darklongbox. Y...

This week LOD assaults your senses (and jugulars) with a look at Volume 1 of the Vertigo series AMERICAN VAMPIRE. You dare not miss it! Look for LOD on Twitter @darklongbox, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness. Also, check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com for additional content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darklongbox/message S...