Horror, comic-book reading has been a pastime of mine during many of summer's steamy streams. Jason Crawley's Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror is a perfect source for such grim activity.
I've reviewed installments of the title for my blog some time back. Alas, Crawley has retired his series: a shame since the contents of the seventeen-issue spread deliver the ghastly goods on so many levels.
The illustrated tales (almost all woven by Crawley) range from traditional, marauding monsters to psychological, Poe-ish conflict, covering grimy, graveyard games to cosmic explorations gone awry. Curvy ladies (both good and bad) liven up the scenery. In a nutshell, Tomb is a well stirred torsion of blatant simplicity matched by torrid complexity, each extreme thriving beneath and throughout its Amicus-styled format.
The artwork, in particular, is exquisite and comes from established names in the field, who've reached back in time to render fluid and detailed panels that surpass most of today's competition.
However, the ultimate key to Tomb's success is its host, the Bloke, who sports a not-so-coincidental resemblance to his benefactor. Crawley's alter ego reminds me of my Brother Mike from Elixirs!, but with a sarcastic edge that I only wish my character expressed. With his top hat and (depending on the issue) wooly beard, the Bloke administers a wry, overseeing command comparable to Uncle Creepy, Cousin Eerie and the Cryptkeeper.
For the frugal, one can purchase economical, "Monster Sized" volumes of Tomb, which contain substantial chunks from Crawley's queue, but whether one goes for original-release issues or reprint compilations, satisfaction is always guaranteed.
Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror can be purchased through Amazon and Etsy. Test the waters with a sample, but expect to get hooked. Who the bloody hell knows? Perhaps if sales spike, Crawley will see fit to resurrect his weird and wicked creation: something I (and many others, no doubt) would applaud to the horrifying hilt.
BLOKE'S TERRIBLE TOMB OF TERROR: Monster-Sized Collection #4 is now available.
Stories from Issues #14 - #17 are contained in this wonderful, 200-page edition of Jason Crawley's macabre creation. His twisted tales weave through horror, science fiction and dark fantasy, all with flamboyant effect.
Only the top artists in the field bring these offbeat yarns to life. The results are stunning and above all, uninhibited. Fear not: Timidness does not taint the Bloke's hosted world.
I've been telling folks for years now how ideally retro Terrible Tomb of Terror is. For those who remember and relish the likes of Eerie, Creepy and Vampirella, Bloke/Crawley's blood-curdling concoctions will be a fulfilling treat. And the latest collection is a splendid way to introduce oneself to the wicked offerings. For the price (a measly $19.95), one would be hellishly foolish not to indulge!!!
Order your copy today at ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1986830136/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522362101&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=bloke%27s+terrible+tomb+of+terror+vol+4.
A spankin' new issue of Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror is now available for purchase, and Jason Crawley's latest, dynamic offering (#17) is jammed with 100 pages of eerie/creepy fun!!!
This time around, Crawley/the Bloke presents stories that pay homage to the yarn-weaving charms of Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch and Robert E. Howard, along with a few fond traces of Jack the Ripper and Hammer Horror. No matter which gripping tale one chooses to read, one's imagination will be ignited and one's nightmares assured.
To fortify the fun, another talented line-up is on hand to assist the Bloke: Mike Hoffman; Santos Zaballos; Samuel Argo; Marc Gras Cots; Ellis Goodson; Sal L. Donaire; Javier Caba; Carlos Lamani; Alfonso Bueno; Alex Ogalla; David Brana Jeff Provine; Juan Alcudia; and Jeff Austin. And how 'bout that wild, exotic/erotic Hoffman cover!!! Oh, I could stare at it for hours on end!!! (It's also a swell companion piece to the artist's wonderful, underwater images for Issues #12 and #16.)
Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror #17 can be purchased at ... https://www.amazon.com/Blokes-Terrible-Tomb-Terror-Special/dp/1978424833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510960527&sr=8-1&keywords=bloke%27s+terrible+tomb+of+terror+%2317&dpID=515SqNfWfVL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch.
Don't miss out on this epic issue from one of the best horror-comic anthologies ever produced in this or any decade!!!
BLOKE'S TERRIBLE TOMB OF TERROR #14 is here, and jeepers creepers, it's a dandy!!! Heck, Mike Hoffman's exotic cover alone is enough to put one under an eternal spell.
This latest installment in Jason "the Bloke" Crawley's ongoing horror-hosted anthology features such chillingly titled tales as "Coma"; "Dealings with the Dead"; "The Legacy"; "Saucers Among Us!"; "Share and Share Alike"; and "Treat 'Em Right". The contents are rendered by such talented individuals as Jeff Austin; Christian Andres Baez; Keith Braun;Emanuel Derna; Mike Hoffman; Von Crawlhoff; Salvador Lopez; Rob Moran; Alex Ogalla; Juan Carlos Abraldes Rendo; Carlos Valenzuela; and of course, the always wickedly imaginative Crawley.
As a result of participating in Crawley's Kickstarter campaign to make #14 a reality, I also received some superb collectibles, as you can see below. (The t-shirt features the atmospheric cover from Terrible Tomb's 3rd Monster-Sized Collection: see Oct '15.)
TOMB is a worthy, creative endeavor to support, whether through generous funds or simply by purchasing issues through Etsy and Amazon.
Issue #14 beckons you to enter its diabolical pages and become immersed in its unsettling delights. Don't delay--order your copy today!!!
For you lovers of the arcane, Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror Monster-Sized Issue #3 is now available through Amazon!!!
If you're a fan of the Warren classics, Eerie, Creepy and Vampirella, you'll go insane over Jason Crawley's masterful anthology. In fact, this jumbo "best of" not only grants you the chance to absorb Jason's spirited storytelling, but will deposit you into the creme d' la creme of some of the finest, horror artists who've ever graced "this island earth".
Also, Jason's eclectic Bloke is one of the best hosts to bleed his way onto the comic pages.
Invest in the imaginative weirdness today!!! You're guaranteed a chillingly good time!!!
For those of you who grew up with such wonderful Warren Publishing Company titles as Eerie, Creepy...Vampirella comes a periodical in direct homage to those melodramatic masterpieces...Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror!!!
The host of these Ghastly Award winning, black-and-white installments is the Bloke, a Victorian undertaker, who sports a remarkable resemblance to the magazine's creator, Jason Crawley. The Bloke (who's sometimes accompanied by his striking companion, Ms. Ghoulgeous) adds wry wit and good-nature menace to the tales, the majority of which are penned by Crawley who makes certain they're jammed with ferocious monsters, curvaceous females and haunting scenarios.
The artists are a who's who of masters and include Caesar Antomattei, Samuel Argo, Jeff Austin, Rock Baker, Trevor Denham, Emanuel Derna, Salavdor Lopez Donaire, Mike Hoffman, Rob Moran, Nik Poliwko, Kevin George Tuma, Paul Rose, et al.
I recently received Issue #12 (see above). If that cover doesn't reel you in, I don't know what will!
Without question, Tomb of Terror is a dark dream come true for any devoted horror fan. You can order issues from Etsy or Amazon, either in e-book or printed form. (Crawley also has other neat items for purchase, including t-shirts and large prints of Tomb's splendidly lurid covers!!!)
