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The Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics (Paperback)

by Peter Normanton (Editor)
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Product Description
Featuring over 60 classics of the 1950's that caused a furor in the US and sparked legislation to crack down on explicit horror, this volume also includes modern contributors.

About the Author
Peter Normanton has for eight years edited and published the horror comics zine, From The Tomb, now into its 23rd issue. He is widely admired for his love of the genre and for supporting the efforts of horror artists and small publishers. He lives in Rochdale, England.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Running Press (March 24, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786720727
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786720729
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,253 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Way above par for the corpse, well-conceived, ambitious and knowledgeable, March 23, 2008


I'm giving a positive review. I really think it's a swell anthology and I suggest you check this one out. Where else but a stack of old comics with crumbling pages or stored in plastic bags can one find Pete Morisi, Jack Cole, a John Stanley horror story, Mike Kaluta, Matt Baker all in one place??? This Mammoth pulp paperback is an anthology of well-selected stories that are both typical of their era and better than the run-of the mill. There's a cross-sampling of styles, an overview of the non-EC,DC,Atlas titles. The collection clearly demonstrates the mutation of comic horror storytelling over the last 60 years, and is a worthy purchase whether for socio-cultural purposes or for entertainment value.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good with limitations, April 6, 2008
The pages are reduced in size and in black and white, but that is true of many reprints of horror comics. There are some good pre-code stories not available in other anthologies. The newer stuff can't hold a candle to the old stuff, but it's still a decent book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, April 13, 2008
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I'm rather pleased with the whole concept. I found only one story rather hard to read and the rest were fine. The art translates well even in the smaller size. It's a bargain for its price and I don't have a problem with it been in black and white. I grew up on Black and white comics in Europe . You get selections from the lesser known Golden age books and also some newer stuff which isn't as good . But I bought it for the Golden age material and although some of the stuff is dated it works if you realize what you are reading. For about $12.00 it's a great deal and well worth checking out.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Terrific value, but mediocre compilation
"The Mammoth Book of Horror Comics" overall rates out as a disappointment due to the weakness of its compiled content. It does start off with great intentions though. Read more
Published 2 months ago by deaner73

2.0 out of 5 stars Comically Horrible
As a large and accessible collection of some of the lesser known comic companies producing tawdry horror comics, this book works well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Frank N Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Animated horror you probably have never seen
I am thoroughly enjoying this book. Maybe all of the stories aren't the scariest or best thing you've ever read but this so enjoyable and fun to see how the horror genre of comics... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ronald Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection of scary comics
I was very impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm of editor Peter Normanton. His background information and comments on the various eras represented, and the specific remarks... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael L. Raymond

4.0 out of 5 stars Horror Review
Not a bad collection of stories for the price, but not great. Also the cover says over 50 great horror comics which is a lie. there are only 48 stories. Read more
Published 9 months ago by John J. Taray

2.0 out of 5 stars Horror, Gore and more Gore
If you like E.C. Horror comics this isn't it. the comics reprinted here were their compititors in the worst way. Lousy stories and the art is good to fair. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bruce Bezold

3.0 out of 5 stars Great selection for the price, nicely done. One big flaw.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone interested in the history of horror comics. The omission of EC comics and Warren magazines is appropriate as they are archived and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Chuck E Coli

3.0 out of 5 stars A FUN-SCARY TRIP THROUGH HORROR COMIC HISTORY
The Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics is a steal when you compare pages (540+) and story selections (48) to the overall price. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. E Grant

4.0 out of 5 stars Ventage comics collections
The artwork was great with the recreation of the comic in readable and good text form. The use of printing the stories in black and white added and enhance the reading for the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Claude W. McNutt

3.0 out of 5 stars High Quantity, Low Quality
It's great to have so many comics all bound together, but they're all black and white (I'm sure some of them were originally in color). Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lief Davisson

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