Tag: Michael Ripper

Super Mates 115: House of Franklin-Stein Part 3

October 13, 2025

Hammer Time at the House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss the 1966 film The Reptile! A mysterious black death plagues the residents of a small Cornish village. What kind of creature could be behind it, and who will save the day? Why, none other than Hammer’s greatest supporting player, Michael Ripper!

Then they slither to the comic crypt to check out Spider-Man’s first encounter with Dr. Curt Connor’s reptilian alter-ego, the Lizard from Amazing Spider-Man #6 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko!

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Clip credits:

The Reptile (1966) directed by John Gilling

Spider-Man (1967) animated series theme composed by Paul Francis Webster and Bob Harris, sung by the Billy Van Singers and the Laurie Bower Singers.

Incidental music from Spider-Man (1967) by Ray Ellis

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

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Super Mates 110: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 30, 2024

Enter the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Cindy and Chris discuss Hammer’s second entry in their original horror franchise, Revenge of Frankenstein! Peter Cushing returns as the mad baron, determined to create the perfect man! And it looks like he does…until cannibalism kicks in!

Then follow us into the comic crypt for The Phantom Stranger #26, where the mysterious traveler encounters the Spawn of Frankenstein! By Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Jim Aparo!

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Clip credits:

Revenge of Franktenstein (1958) directed by Terrence Fisher

“People Are Strange” by The Doors

“Feed My Frankenstein” by Alice Cooper

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