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“Save The Last Dance”
Thurgood Trapley, a millionaire philanthropist, and all around nasty old man, has just hit the jackpot. Or, shall we say, his money paid to hire the scientists who hit the jackpot for him. In either case, one retired Broadway dancer, a man of science, does not make. For old “Tin Toes” Trapley, he will have to suffice, as his hired eggheads have just unlocked focal time travel with their new device.
The real question is if Thurgood will use this new-found science to better mankind. Or, will his narcissistic personality disorder give way to a desire to become young again? Only one witch on the witching hour knows for certain.
“Eternal Hour!”
Children can be so cruel to those who look different or carry a deformation. For Terwit the Dwarf, his life would become a living hell. But would the shelter of the village clock tower be his refuge, or a tool to incite homicidal tendencies? Only time will tell…
“The Perfect Surf”
What did that hip chick, Carol, see in Stanley, anyway? All he wants to do is taste those curly waves. Beach after beach he drove, looking for the perfect surf. Well, tonight the king of the waves is about to have his dream come true. Just down the beach is a private cove. There, rumor says, there are waves like no others. However, you have to sneak past the old hag to get to them.
“Silk Gauze”
Is there evidence of the afterlife? Can one communicate with the dead, wherever they may be? For Mr. Thompson, it seems he had the gift! A divine path, some believed, to call upon every New Yorker’s departed loved ones. Or, just maybe, the NYPD would say differently.
Reviewer Notes
In 1969, DC Comics launched another anthology horror comic with their “The Witching Hour” series. This time readers were introduced to three new horror hosts: Mildred, Mordred, and the young, hip, Cynthia. All three are the stereotypical witch archetype. One, however, represents the youth of America. A super cool chick with a quick comeback to her sister’s snarkiness.
I’m not a huge fan of anthology comic books, but I can recognize when one is done well. The Witching Hour No.01 certainly fits that description. Writer/Artist Alex Toth heads up the creative on this first issue, and I love his art style.
If you are into collecting old horror comics, don’t pass this one up. You may regret it, as the price point on this series is undervalued in my opinion. I give a solid four out of five stars to these witches and their lackey, Igor.
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