LOD is a podcast all about HORROR in fiction, film, and comics. From H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King, from Hammer Horror movies to Giallo Slashers, from EC Comics to Saga of the Swamp Thing - nothing is too obscure, too overrated, or too terrifying for us to cover. Join us as we take a look at what lurks in the shadowy corners of the Longbox of Darkness.
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Mistresses of the Macabre: 20 of the Best Ghoulish Gals from Horror Comics
Get ready for another thrilling episode of The Longbox of Darkness! On this episode, we delve into the darker side of the comic book world, spotlighting the fearless female characters who've left an indelible mark on the horror genre.
Join us as we journey through eerie tales of vampires, witches, and supernatural warriors...
episode 6: Between Man and Monster: Tales of Transformation and Terror
Ever wondered what it might be like to transform under the full moon's curse, or face off against ancient evils? We're unraveling these mysteries on this week's episode of The Longbox of Darkness. We're starting with a hair-raising journey into Marvel's classic horror character - Werewolf by Night, delving into the comic book series, its origin story, and its adaptation into a Disney-Marvel TV special...
episode 5: Who Scares You?
Prepare to step into darkness, as we explore the terrifying shadows of comic book lore that house the most spine-chilling villains. In this episode, The Longbox of Darkness will be your guide on this eerie journey, as we count down the Top Ten most Terrifying Characters in Comics...
episode 4: Shako, Donnie Darko, and a Medical Journal From Hell
When was the last time your blood ran cold with a horrific tale of a nearly invincible, murderous polar bear? Hold on to your seats as we traverse the icy terrors of the 2000 AD universe with Shako. This fearsome creature's gruesome adventures had comic readers' hearts pounding in 1977 and still makes for a chilling tale today. With each unnerving detail, we unravel Shako's icy reign of terror, from bewildering alliances to gritty confrontations and staggering kill counts...
episode 3: Charlton Comics, Perfect Blue, and the October Country
Welcome back to another spine-tingling episode of the Longbox of Darkness. As ever, LOD is ready to guide you through the dark corners of the macabre, where horror and dark fantasy intertwine. In our first segment - "It Came From The Long Box!" - journey back to the 70s with us and experience the hair-rising thrill of Charlton Comics' Scary Tales #13, a treasure that has carved its way into the cobwebbed corners of the Longbox of Darkness...
Bonus Episode: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Welcome to Into The Weird and the Longbox of Darkness' review of the latest MCU movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Your hoary host Herman breaks down the brilliance and the missteps of this ultimately enjoyable but slightly flawed film. Give it a listen, we dare ya.
This episode is filled with SPOILERS, so tread carefully, weird listeners.
Into the Weird and The Longbox of Darkness would love to hear what YOU thought about the movie...
episode 2: PLOP!
Hey there, darklings. LOD is back with a new episode dedicated to one of the quirkiest comic series of them all - DC Comics' PLOP!
Fusing horror and humor, PLOP! managed to entertain readers for 24 issues from 1973-1976, and featured the art of legends such as Bernie Wrightson, Alfredo Alcala, Ramona Fradon, Lee Marrs, George Evans, and of course the great Sergio Aragones, with genuinely funny tales by writer Steve Skeates...
episode 1: Swamp Muckery
It's Swamp Monster Madness as The Longbox of Darkness returns to ring in Shocktober 2021 with an episode filled with your favorite muck-encrusted monstrosities. Part 1 of the show features a prelude to our main segment as Horror Host Herman talks his love for Theodore Sturgeon's IT! from Marvel's Supernatural Thrillers #1 and Basil Wolverton's SWAMP MONSTER from Weird Mysteries #5...
Christmas Special 2020 - Jingle Hell with Steve Urena
Herman and Misty are joined by horror comic scribe Mr. Steve Urena. We discuss seminal Xmas horror stories and talk about Steve's recently published SLOW POKES comic, a book that answers the age old question: what if Sloths were fast? Join us for some bloody animal horror and holiday fun!
Feedback is always welcome! Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon...
Halloween Special 2020 - EC is for Everyone
Retro Episode! Herman and Misty are joined by Billy D_licious from Into The Weird and the Magazines and Monsters Podcast to talk EC Comics. Tales From The Crypt, The Haunt of Fear, The Vault of Horror - it's all here!
Feedback is always welcome. Contact the show at darklongbox@gmail.com, or on Twitter @darklongbox. Check out the blog at www.darklongbox.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/longboxofdarkness for additional bonus episodes...