4 Color Fear

Bob returns to The Vault for a milestone episode when he cracks open a 70's title from the comics publisher now owned by Disney. One story is featured while Jan Brady and Laurie Partridge face off in a Retro Celebrity Death Match! It has to be heard to be believed!!!                                                   POE: Fer-Man, Come Out to Pla-ay!!! http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-030/4%20Color%20Fear%20030.mp3

 The Vault is bombarded by gamma rays as Bob fights off The Red Menace when he reads a pre-code horror title from the guys who brought us Richie Rich! Duck and Cover!POE: Steve was really wrapped up in his work.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-029/4%20Color%20Fear%20029.mp3

 Spring has sprung and Bob returns to The Vault to look at a lesser-known and short-lived title from DC. One story, as told by one of our favorite hosts, is featured while Vincent Price and some Saturday Morning cereal creatures come along for the ride. Also, the Random Comic Generator receives a modification! Join us, won't you? POE: The Many Faces of Charleshttp://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-028/4%20Color%20Fear%20028.mp3

 At long last, Bob reopens the 4CF Vault and examines a classic pre-code horror comic from a legendary publisher. There's a Moon-Man Bubble Machine, a Martian Totem Pole and a few Sea-Monkeys lurking about. Stop in, won't you?POE: After a long day, Harold was all tapped out.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-027/4%20Color%20Fear%20027.mp3

For this Halloween 2 Color Fear Special, Bob takes a look at an issue of one of Warren's "Big 3" horror mags. One holiday story, created by 2 comic legends is featured and several topics, such as, Meat Loaf and the MGM/20th Century Fox Midnite Movie DVD series are discussed. Bob reveals his plans to compile a post-Halloween movie watch list and, as a special added treat, The General Mills Cereal Monsters go Disco! (Or is it Hip-Hop? You decide.) Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Preferably sugar free.             POE: Don't be a-scared......Have a Happy Halloween!http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-026/4%20Color%20Fear%20026.mp3

This episode starts off on a somber note, when we pay tribute to legendary comic writer Dennis O'Neill. Then Bob cracks open an issue from one of his favorite pre-code titles from Charlton. We here from "investigative" reporter Paul Coates while The Bowery Boys and Cheap Trick enter the discussion. Ya just never know who's gonna stop by The Vault. Care to join us?    POE: This particular Mr. Cairo won't be holding The Maltese Falcon any time soon.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-025/4%20Color%20Fear%20025.mp3

Bob returns to the cool and damp 4CF Vault to take a look at a title from The Pride of Derby, CT. One story with a very interesting concept for it's time is featured, while Tobe Hooper and the Ritz Theater (again...) enter the discussion. Won't you join us?      POE: Chuck and Dot were struggling to give each other space in their relationship.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-024/4%20Color%20Fear%20024.mp3

Bob pulls the T-Handle on his SSP Detonator Dragster and lets 'er rip when he takes a look at an often forgotten title from the 70's. Several topics are discussed including, but not limited to: an ingenious marketing campaign by Kenner Toys, WPIX (11 Alive) and Carl Kolchak. You may never visit your local coffin maker again!POE: Stossel got the cold, hard cash. Vlad got a new home with a special surprise inside!http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-023/4%20Color%20Fear%20023.mp3

Yes, we're back! This time in The Vault, Bob takes a look at a pre-code title from a short-lived comic publisher. Topics include: Bob's fascination with  movie theater spook shows and Myron Fass' infamous Eerie Publications. A former First Lady even makes a brief appearance. Honest!        POE: People used to say that Clumsy Carl was all thumbs. Not anymore.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-022/4%20Color%20Fear%20022.mp3

This time out, Bob spends some time with those campy characters from Collinsport, Maine when we take a look at a first-issue licensed property from Western Publishing's Gold Key Comics. Along the way, Milton Bradley and Topps briefly enter the discussion. Stay safe, everyone!            POE: Barnabas Collins: Vigilante, Vampire, Freemason.http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-021/4%20Color%20Fear%20021.mp3

Using her secret key card, the Darling of Drakulon visits Bob in The Vault (considering she's a fictional comic book character, social distancing is not an issue) when he cracks open a legendary first issue from Warren. Vampi's origin story is featured while Cameron Mitchell, Roger Daltrey, Molly Hatchet and Kiss enter the discussion. It's a full house in The Vault for this episode, stop by and check it out!        POE: That's "Drakulon" with a "K"!Wait! There's more! You be the judge...Talisa Soto, or....Barbara Leigh?http://archive.org/download/4colorfear020/4%20Color%20Fear%20020.mp3

In this episode, Bob returns to the pre-code era when he examines the first issue of a horror anthology comic from Avon. One story is featured and along the way, we get some breakfast tips from Captain Midnight while Aykroyd & Hanks (or should we say Friday & Steebek?) demonstrate their rhyming skills.        POE: Grekzy takes a bite out of Czerny.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear019/4%20Color%20Fear%20019.mp3

In this episode, Bob returns to the 4CF Vault for the first time in 2020 and cracks open a Bronze Age horror anthology title from the Pride of Derby, Connecticut. Some history of Charlton is discussed and one comic story is featured. Ya don't wanna miss it!     POE: Harry Stark was all washed up...for eternity!http://archive.org/download/4colorfear018/4%20Color%20Fear%20018.mp3

In this holiday episode, Bob re-visits DC's The Unexpected. One story that borrows heavily from a horror comic classic is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized one last time in 2019. Stay Spooked and we'll see ya next year!   POE: Happy Holidays to All!!!http://archive.org/download/4colorfear017/4%20Color%20Fear%20017.mp3

We kick off the holiday season in The Vault as Bob looks at a long-running horror anthology title from DC. One story is featured and Bob recalls some Thanksgiving traditions from days gone by. Saturday mornings on CBS in 1975 enter the discussion as well. Gobble Gobble!POE: DC Trinity Shakeup - Wonder Woman out, Sigmund in.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear016/4%20Color%20Fear%20016.mp3

In this special Double Play Baseball/Halloween episode, Bob visits The Great American Pastime when he cracks open a horror anthology title from EC and examines what is arguably the most notorious horror comic ever published. Wertham hated it, King loved it. On which side of the plate do you stand?POE #1: Being the consummate competitor, Herbie Satten left it all on the field.POE #2: The Bayville pitcher, Phil Brady, always liked to stay "a head" in the count.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear015/4%20Color%20Fear%20015.mp3

In this episode, Bob hits the beach as we visit a title from one of his favorite publishers. Despite his efforts to stick with the aquatic theme, "pornstaches" enter the discussion. One book-length story is featured and plans for the next special episode are explained. We ain't washed up yet!      POE: In this age of cinematic reboots, Blumhouse brings back Splash.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear014/4%20Color%20Fear%20014.mp3

Superstitious? Ha! We're feeling lucky, here in The Vault with the number "13", as Bob returns to DC with a horror anthology title from 1981. One story is featured and Sea-Monkeys, along with General Mills Monster Cereals, manage to enter the discussion. Ya just never know!POE: Taking cue from Alice Cooper, Abner brewed up some "Humanary Stew".http://archive.org/download/4colorfear013/4%20Color%20Fear%20013.mp3

This time around, Bob gets himself a dose of some good old 70's Satanic Panic when he reviews an issue of one of DC's better known horror anthology titles. Two devilish films from 1975 are briefly discussed and one equally evil story from the issue is featured. Don't blame us, The Devil made us do it!              POE: Long before The Property Brothers, the 70's gave us Jonathan and Thaddeus.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear012/4%20Color%20Fear%20012.mp3 

Yes, we're back!!! And this time out, Bob looks at a horror/sci-fi offering from the pre-Marvel Atlas Comics. One story is featured and future hopes for the podcast are discussed.              POE: A new dance craze, "The Meltdown", was popular among seafaring men.http://archive.org/download/4colorfear011/4%20Color%20Fear%20011.mp3

In celebration of our 10th episode and the recent birthday of Dr. Fredric Wertham (March 20), Bob cracks open a book cited in Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. The cited story is featured while The Bridgekeeper, Tim the Enchanter and a host of extras keep Bob on track. You may think twice before doing AYCE Crab Night again!          POE #1: Carol loved AYCE Crab Night, the crabs had something else in mind.POE #2: Following his new friends lead, Bill had Carol for dinner.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear010/4%20Color%20Fear%20010.mp3

In this episode, Bob examines a pre-code offering from publisher Ace Magazines. One story is featured and the Leroy Lettering System is briefly described. Somehow, along the way, Eartha Kitt and Chef Boy-Ar-Dee enter the discussion. Apologies in advance for the occasional audio mishaps.             POE: Roger always knew he should cut back on the midnight snacks.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear009/4%20Color%20Fear%20009.mp3

After a 2-month unplanned hiatus, the 4CF Vault is back in business as Bob examines an offering from pre-code renegade publisher Stanley P. Morse. One story is featured and Peter Tork is remembered. It's great to be back!          POE #1: Fred thought some role-playing might spice things up in the bedroom.POE #2: Rita found it difficult to keep herself together.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear008/4%20Color%20Fear%20008.mp3

In this holiday episode, Bob takes a look at one of EC's horror titles that was on the newsstand in December, 1953 (cover date February-March 1954). Two Christmas-themed stories are featured and a few media clips from the 1953 Yuletide season are presented. Happy Holidays!Haunted Holiday Music by Myuu                       POE #1: Headlights?POE #2: Stephen, a struggling writer, earned some extra cash playing Santa.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear007/4%20Color%20Fear%20007.mp3

Entertaining Comics set the standard for horror anthology story-telling in the pre-code days of the early 50's. In this episode, Bob examines an issue of one of EC's notorious horror titles. One gruesome story is featured and the upcoming holiday episode is briefly discussed.                                                                                                                                                                                    POE #1: A Tree Grows in SarahPOE #2: Michael loved peaches. Blood oranges? Not so much.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear006/4%20Color%20Fear%20006.mp3

This time around, Bob examines an early example of a Comics Code approved title. One story is featured, the passing of Stan Lee is discussed and Bob's West Highland Terrier "Dexter" makes his presence known.           POE: Me and my shadow....http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear005/4%20Color%20Fear%20005.mp3

In this Holiday Special, Bob cracks open DC's recently released EC-inspired one-shot. One story is featured, several topics are discussed and the Vault gets it's first visitor! Hey, it's Halloween!               POE: Zatanna, Sammie and the Power of Imagination.                http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear004/4%20Color%20Fear%20004.mp3

This time out, Bob examines an issue from one of DC's lesser-known horror anthology titles. Somehow, along the way, John Sayles, Caleb Carr, Bob's hometown movie theater and Hostess Twinkies are discussed. Go figure.             POE #1: The old hag took up flashing, the bum was not impressed.POE #2: At the discotheque, no one just said "No".http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear003/4%20Color%20Fear%20003.mp3  

Cast-Keeper Bob closes out his bio (which was cut short by the tangent last episode) before examining Eerie Comics #1. One story is highlighted and a few recurring features of the podcast are discussed.             POE: Margie (Gert?) vs. The Subway Train. The train won, by the way.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear001/4%20Color%20Fear%20001.mp3

Bob pays tribute to Steve Ditko by examining one of his early works from his days at Charlton. One story is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized for the first time!              POE: Gustav always knew that needlepoint course would come in handy someday.http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear002/4%20Color%20Fear%20002.mp3

In this introductory episode, Cast-Keeper Bob tells you a little bit about himself (until he goes off on a tangent) and his goals and hopes for the podcast.             http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear000/4%20Color%20Fear%20000.mp3