It’s the final trip to the House of Franklin-Stein for 2017, and the first part of a Fire and Water Crossover! Chris and Cindy celebrate with their first film coverage starring horror legend Vincent Price, The Abominable Dr. Phibes! They wrap up the Halloween season by discussing Batman #460, “When Slays the Savage Skull” by … Continued
It’s a House Party! House of Franklin-Stein covers the Universal Monster Rally classic House of Dracula! The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Dracula himself converge on the home of a kindly scientist, who soon becomes a Mad Doctor! Then Chris & Cindy check out a spooky episode of the Super Friends, when the World’s Greatest … Continued
It’s our Twin-Sized 75th Episode! Chris & Cindy celebrate with one of Hammer Film’s best, Twins of Evil starring House of Franklin-Stein favorite, Peter Cushing in one of his greatest roles! Then they examine Superman: The Man of Steel #14 and Superman (Vol. 2) #70, where the Last Son of Krypton, Jimmy Olsen and guest-star … Continued
Welcome back to The House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy kick off their annual Halloween Horror event by taking a look at a genuine classic, 1954’s Creature From The Black Lagoon! Then we hop ponds to Fantastic Four #97, where the FF encounters “The Monster from the Lost Lagoon” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! … Continued
It’s the end of The House of Franklin-Stein for 2016…and the beginning of Hammer Horror! Chris and Cindy discuss 1957’s The Curse of Frankenstein starring Peter Cushing as the mad but charismatic baron, and Christopher Lee as his grotesque creation! This film launched the Hammer Horror tradition; the color, the gore and the glamour! Then, … Continued
This episode bites! Chris and Cindy take a look at the 1979 version of Dracula starring Frank Langella as a sexy Count, and Sir Laurence Olivier as his opponent Van Helsing! How does this stack up to other cinematic adaptations? Listen and find out! Then Batman has his first brush with the supernatural when he … Continued
Have a howling good time at the House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss the Hammer Films classic The Curse of the Werewolf. Oliver Reed’s nights get rowdier than usual when he grows fur and fangs! Then, it’s off to the crypt (or is that the attic) to read Spectacular Spider-man #152 by Gerry Conway … Continued
The House of Franklin-Stein has risen from the grave! Chris and Cindy revive their annual Halloween series focusing on a classic horror movie and a related comic! First up is Universal’s 1944 monster rally, House of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, John Carradine and Glenn Strange! Then it’s monster mayhem, Jack Kirby-style in Superman’s … Continued
Chris & Cindy Franklin join The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the JLI appearances on the animated series, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD! We chat about each of the JLI appearances, the characters and voice actors, and spotlight the episode, “Time Out for Vengeance” written by J.M. DeMatteis! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question … Continued