LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #52: HAIL! GORGO THE GREAT!

Little Shoppe of Horrors #52 is a colossal one, featuring 270 pages that essay one of cinema's best (and most touching) kaiju movies, MGM's Gorgo, adorned by an immense cover by Mark Maddox and a Ditko-esque back cover by Neil Vokes. 

The bulk of the issue was composed by author Anthony McKay, who covers multiple aspects of this inspiring, 1961, British feature, directed by Eugene (The Giant Behemoth/The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms) Laurie and headlined by William Sylvester, Bill Travers and Vincent Winter. 

Conceived by Laurie, as well as Daniel Hyatt and Joe Loring, Gorgo impressed audiences with its heart and soul, and McKay exalts that precise passion, as filtered through the movie's many conscientious participants, who made Gorgo more than just another giant-monster-runs-amok adventure and one that reflects the power of motherly love. 

To achieve his comprehensive goal, McKay layers his text with insights into Tom Howard's impressive, monster-suit enactments and the movie's intricate, miniature sets. He also bestows an historical overview on the King (Kozinsky) Brothers' production company, joined by respectful references on Freddie Young's exquisite cinematography and Angelo Francesco Lavagnino's haunting score, bridged by nostalgic, promotional materials, pre-production artwork (paintings and sketches), ultra-rare, behind-the-scenes photos, fan artwork, script segments and filming locations.

In addition to publisher Richard Klemensen's warm-up editorial, revered guest contributors supplement the volume, with Joe (Gremlins/The Howling/Piranha 1978) Dante's affectionate intro; Dennis Lynch's impactful, childhood recollections of the movie; Stephen R. Bissette's hardy tour of Steve Ditko/Charlton Comics' Gorgo series (with conjoining nods to Ditko's Konga and Bill Molno's Reptilicus); and Lee Kaplan's grand gallery of Gorgo merchandise. 

On every towering level, this Little Shoppe issue grants an unparalleled view of Gorgo that one won't find anywhere else. 

Purchase this great, Gorgo volume today before it (like Mama Gorgo and her beloved baby) bids farewell. 

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LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #50: THE MONSTER, THE DEVIL & THE UNEXPECTED

Little Shoppe of Horrors #50 spotlights Hammer Studios' final, Frankenstein chapter, Terence Fisher/John Elder (Anthony Hinds)' Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, starring Peter Cushing, Madeline Smith, Shane Briant and David Prowse.

In addition to this great, Frankenstein finale, Little Shoppe also covers Terence Fisher/Dennis Wheatley's supernatural magnetizer, The Devil Rides Out (aka The Devil's Bride), starring Christopher Lee and Charles Gray; plus one of the best anthology series that ever was or will ever be, Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected. 

To ensure the pot overflows with bonus chills, there's a thorough essay on Hammer's camaraderie with 20th Century Fox/Seven Arts, and an endearing expose on that underrated proponent of all things sinister, the superlative Anton Diffring. 

As a further coaxer, Issue #50 is decorated by masterful artwork by Mark Maddox (who rendered the Frankenstein cover), William Stout (who created the demonic, back cover), Adrian Salmon (who fashioned the Dahl, inside-front tribute) and Colin Fenwick (who dished up the Rides Out inside-back bedazzler). 

The issue's prolific articles are by Kevin Klemensen, Pam Murray, Bruce G. Hallenbeck, Kiffy and Rachael Stainer-Hutchins, Constantine Nasr, Christopher Gullo and John Stoker, who deliver the most encyclopedic overviews one could desire. 

Little Shoppe is a remarkable periodical that commemorates the best in British-horror cinema. Each issue is printed on high-stock paper and packed with gorgeous, photo reproductions and amazing, tie-in artwork. Issue #50 is another stand-out in a long line of such praiseworthy submissions. 

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