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Greetings, Tomb Believers! James and Trey are back this week with a monster-sized double dose of Marvel horror magazines! First, we continue the tragic saga of Simon Garth in a thrilling two-part story from TALES OF THE ZOMBIE #4. Then we have several all-new stories starring the Lord of the Vampires himself in DRACULA LIVES #5, including the first part of Roy Thomas & Dick Giordano’s fa...

Greetings, Fool…er, I mean, Tomb Believers! Don your jauntiest hat as James and Trey attack the next hellacious helping of four-color fright from March of 1974 The unholy trinity begins with yet another Marvelous monster throwdown with second part of the fight against Dracula in THE FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER #9! Then, we chill with Daimon Hellstrom (otherwise known as THE SON OF SATAN) in MARVEL...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! With this episode Trey and James reach a monstrous milestone: the very first meeting of Dracula and the Werewolf by Night! The clash between these two titans of terror is too big for one title; it starts in TOMB OF DRACULA #18 and then sprawls over into WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #15. Tune in to hear your intrepid hosts discover the surprising connection between Dracula and Jack...

Welcome back, Tomb Believers! In this episode, Trey and James conclude their journey through the Marvel horror books of February 1974. First, we taking a peek into one of our black & white horror mags for a “modern” tale of the Frankenstein Monster in MONSTERS UNLEASHED #4! Second, we take a dip with Jericho Drumm he finds himself entangled with cultists and/or D&D players in S...

Greetings & Salutations Old Chums, Welcome to this, the first inaugural episode of FLIGHTS OF FANCY. We’ve finally escaped the Tomb and are ready to pursue our one true passion: Batman Elseworlds comics! That’s right, we’re scouring the multiverse (and beyond) to examine all the weird, wild versions of the Dark Knight that DC has published over the years. And, to kick things...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Trey and James are back to continue their journey through the Marvel horror books of February 1974. First, everyone’s favorite shambling swamp creature faces off against wildlife, industrialists, and (sigh) bikers in MAN-THING #2! Next, we have a quintet of macabre monochrome magazine stories in VAMPIRE TALES #3, featuring Morbius the living vampire and, in her fir...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Trey and James are back to kick off March 2020 with three monster comics from February 1974. First, that fast-driving hothead Johnny Blaze outruns the cops and joins a demolition derby in GHOST RIDER #4! Next, it’s terror on the tracks as Frank Drake and Rachel Van Helsing stalk Dracula on an express train to Transylvania in TOMB OF DRACULA #17! And finally, we hav...

Hello again, Tomb Believers! James and Trey end February 2020 by reviewing the Marvel Horror books of January 1974! Our Ol’ Pal Drac battles a ghastly ghoul from the grave in TOMB OF DRACULA #16! Lil’ Jack Russell meets the tantalizing TOPAZ and learns the sinister secret of TABOO in WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #13! And as if all that wasn’t enough, the Monster battles DRACULA (yes, that o...

Greetings, Sports Fans! Er, I mean, Tomb Believers! Trey and James are back with three thrilling horror comics from January 1974, including the debut of two new titles! First up, in the pages of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #13 we finally see the shocking origin of Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan. Next, our favorite monstrous muck-man spins off into his own new book as he embarks on a cosmic quest to save...

Welcome back, Tomb-Believers! Prepare to watch in horror as James and Trey try to take on the impossible! Not one, but TWO MAMMOTH MARVEL MONSTER MAGAZINES! Shriek as they read the letters page in TALES OF THE ZOMBIE #3! Shudder as they review the book review in DRACULA LIVES #4! Will they survive the experience? …Can you? As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback to...

Happy BOO Year, Tomb Believers! It may be January 2020, but Trey and James are still wrapping up the horror comics releases from December 1973! First up, we have the thrilling conclusion of Jack Russell’s battle with the Hangman in WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #12. Next, there is a brand new Brother Voodoo adventure in STRANGE TALES #171. Finally, we conclude 1973 with a quartet of Dracula stories narr...

Happy Holidays, Tomb Believers! Is that Ol’ Saint Nick you hear slithering down your chimney? Why no! It’s your old pal Gravely with a horrific holiday helping of Marvel Horror from December of 1973, including… GHOST RIDER #3 “Wheels on Fire” and ADVENTURES INTO FEAR #19 “The Enchanter’s Apprentice!” We won’t duck the issue on this one Marvelit...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Prepare yourself fellow Marvel Horrorphiles for the shock ending you never saw coming (except you probably did) as Jack Russell hangs with the Hangman in WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #11 Dracula find in religion in TOMB OF DRACULA #14 and the monster visits Transylvania in THE FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER #7 Plus, we have the latest update to our wildly popular Hellstrom Watch segment and...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Join your intrepid hosts James and Trey as they read the first set of horror titles from November 1973. First, a brief detour takes them to MONSTERS UNLEASHED #3 (but just for the articles). Next they are joined by special guest Dr. Chris, host of RADIO OF HORROR and GOTH GIRL HORROR: THE HACK/SLASH PODCAST to discuss MARVEL TEAM-UP #15 featuring Spider-Man and Ghost Rid...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Halloween may have come and gone, but here in the Tomb it’s still October 1973! Trey and James are back to discuss more exciting Marvel horror comics featuring everyone’s favorite nosferatu, Morbius and Dracula. First up is VAMPIRE TALES #2, with four brand new stories of suspense and terror: Morbius the Living Vampire returns in “The Blood Sacrifice of...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! It’s Halloween 2019, which marks one full year of TOMB OF IDEAS! To celebrate, James and Trey are discussing the October 1973 issues of some past favorite titles. First up is WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #10, which continues the story of Jack Russell’s clash with the sewer-dwelling villain Sarnak! Next, in ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #17 Man-Thing encounters Wundarr, the last s...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week Trey and James continue the story of everyone’s favorite dead man walking, Simon Garth, in TALES OF THE ZOMBIE #2. This black and white mag features not one but four brand new stories of horror and the macabre, plus prose pieces by writers such as Chris Claremont and Tony Isabella! Then, as if that weren’t enough, they conclude the thrilling origin...

Please excuse the mess, Tomb Believers! Our two humble hosts were both under the weather this week, so while we take a little bit extra time to put together our next episode, please enjoy this collection of tangents and outtakes. Until next time Tomb Believers! -Gravely

Greetings, Tomb Believers! Time to don your dance shoes Tomb-Believers as James and Trey return to cover the first epic crossover between two of hell’s favorite heralds. First we return to our favorite Zippo-headed stunt rider with GHOST RIDER #2 as we ask you to “Shake Hand With Satan!” Then, if your tender palms aren’t too blistered, we asked you to flip with us through t...

Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week James and Trey sink their teeth into not one but THREE stories featuring the lord of vampires himself, Dracula! Plus, they finally get around to finishing the second part of that Man-Wolf origin story. In between, they also find time to talk about some recent Marvel comics announcements, Hammer horror, and much more! This week’s comics include: Dracula Lives #3...

Welcome Back, Tomb-Believers, In this episode, James and Trey are left reeling from a personal tragedy, but worry not fright fans, because they still find the time to review the last of our titles from September 1973 with: TOMB OF DRACULA #12 “Night of the Screaming House!” STRANGE TALES #169 “Brother Voodoo!” WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #9 “Terror Beneath the Earth!” Who says they aren’t the hardest...

Hello again Tomb-Believers, Rev up your choppers and watch out for surprise werewolves, because it’s time for an all-new episode of Tomb of Ideas! Join our intrepid hosts James and Trey as they journey to the fantastic fjords of Scandinavia for MONSTER OF FRANKENSTEIN #5, “The Monster Walks Among Us”! Then take a detour to the Everglades for another exciting (and environmentally...

Welcome back Tomb-Believers, It’s time to tighten your neck bolts and put on your space helmet (in that order) because a whole new episode of TOMB OF IDEAS is on the interwebs! First, our haggard hosts begin the episode with some dizzying discussion of the Marvel Cinematic news from the hallowed Hall H of San Diego Comic Con. But before you go thinking this is a Marvel movie podcast we also...

Welcome back Tomb-Believers, This episode, we finish the Marvel Horror Comics from August of 1973 with MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #11 “Season of the Witch-Woman!” and ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #15 “From Here to Infinity!” So throw on your halter tops and short shorts to enjoy this delicious duo of dread! Ex-HELL-sior!   -Gravely   Send your feedback to tombofideas@gmail.com , our...

Welcome back Patriotic Tomb-Believers, It it once again time to celebrate that country we love (those of our listeners in the US anyway, Tomb-Believers abroad will have to bear with us) on this July 4th eve, and what better way to celebrate America than a bunch of slobbering beast prone to uncontrollable spells of violence! That’s right, we’re talking about werewolves lurking in the pa...