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4 Color Fear

Dissecting & Inspecting Horror Comics Through the Ages.

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Episode 10 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Harvey, 1952)

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2019/04/12

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

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Episode 9 - The Hand of Fate #20 (Ace, 1953)

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2019/03/21

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

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Episode 8 - Weird Chills #3 (Stanley Morse/Key, 1954)

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2019/03/02

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

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Episode 7 - Vault of Horror #35 (EC, 1954)

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2018/12/27

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 byMyuu POE #1: Headlights? POE #2: Stephen, a struggling writer, earned some extra cash playing

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Episode 6 - Vault of Horror #31 (EC, 1953)

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2018/12/06

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 Sarah POE #2: Michael loved peaches. Blood oranges? Not so

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Episode 5 - Dark Mysteries #23 (Master, 1955)

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2018/11/14

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

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Episode 4 - Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (DC, 2018)

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2018/10/30

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

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Episode 3 - Secrets of Haunted House #27 (DC, 1980)

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2018/10/08

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

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Episode 2 - The Thing! #15 (Charlton, 1954)

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2018/09/25

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

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Episode 1 - Eerie Comics #1 (Avon, 1947)

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2018/09/07

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

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Available on iTunes!

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2018/08/31

4 Color Fear has been reviewed and approved for publication by Apple Podcasts (iTunes). You can subscribe through iTunes by clicking on the gadget in the sidebar. See ya, Cast-Keeper Bob

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Approved by Stitcher!

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2018/08/28

4 Color Fear has been reviewed and approved for publication by Stitcher. You can listen by clicking on the Stitcher gadget in the sidebar. Still awaiting iTunes approval. Cheers, Cast-Keeper Bob

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Episode 0 - Intro and Goals

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2018/08/26

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

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Announcing The 4 Color Fear Podcast!

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2018/08/10

Coming soon to a podcatcher near you: The 4 Color Fear Podcast! Each episode, we'll open the "4CF Vault"; a dusty yet vast collection of horror mags spanning over 60 years! From the days before Fredric Wertham and the Comics Code Authority, when young innocent souls were being seduced to become juvenile delinquents; to the modern era, where morals and sensibilities have become so jaded and depraved that we find nothing shocking. Or do we??? We're still getting our vultures in a row and working out

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