Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with something a little different, something that’s been on my mind for a while now – “Journey Into Fear” comics. Yeah, the old-school horror stuff. I’ve always been a sucker for those vintage vibes, and I figured, why not dive in and see what these comics are all about?
First things first, I gotta find these things. They ain’t exactly easy to come by these days. I remember reading somewhere that they started back in 1943, which is wild. I started by hitting up some online comic databases, just browsing through what’s out there. Man, there are a lot of them, these are not easy to find.
And then, I got digging into the whole “pre-code horror” thing. Apparently, these comics were a big deal back in the day, before all the regulations and censorship stuff came into play. There was some website called Key Collector Comics, which had a list of 21 comics from “Journey Into Fear.” I figured that was a good place to start.
But, you know, just looking at lists and covers online isn’t the same as actually holding one of these bad boys in your hands. I wanted the real deal, the whole experience. I started hitting up some local comic shops, hoping to get lucky.
I struck out a few times, but then I found this one shop that’s been around since 1961. The owner told me they sold a “Fantastic Four #1” for 25 cents back in the day. Imagine that. They had a decent selection of vintage stuff, and boom, there it was – a stack of “Journey Into Fear” comics, tucked away in a corner.
I grabbed a few that looked interesting, paid the guy, and rushed home like a kid on Christmas morning. Finally, time to actually read these things.
I started flipping through the pages, and man, the artwork is something else. So raw, so intense, nothing like the polished stuff you see today. I spent the rest of the day just soaking it all in, reading through the stories, and I gotta say it was a blast. These comics are like a time machine, taking you back to a totally different era of storytelling.
- Started searching online for “Journey Into Fear” comics.
- Learned about the “pre-code horror” era and its significance.
- Found a list of 21 “Journey Into Fear” comics on Key Collector Comics.
- Visited local comic shops to find physical copies.
- Discovered a shop that’s been around since 1961 and found a stack of “Journey Into Fear” comics.
- Bought a few issues and spent the day reading them.
- Enjoyed the vintage artwork and the raw, intense storytelling.
All in all, it was a pretty cool experience. I got to check out some classic horror comics, learned a bit about comic book history, and added some sweet vintage issues to my collection. Definitely a win in my book.
I can see why people are so into these old horror comics. There’s a certain charm to them, a kind of raw energy that you just don’t find in modern comics. I’m definitely gonna keep exploring this stuff. Who knows what other hidden gems I’ll uncover?
It is fun to read these kinds of comics. It is amazing!
