CHOICE CUTS: FAMOUS MONSTERS NO. 45 (PART 1)

One thing Monster Kids could rely on is that they could be assured that every issue of their favorite mag would be jam-packed with the latest horrible-looking monsters. FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #45 was no exception. All manner of grotesque images can be found in this issue from THE PROJECTED MAN to DR. BLOOD'S COFFIN. THE RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE article is reprinted from MONSTER WORLD #6 in case that looks familiar to you. "Monster Mail Call" has a letter by Richard and Dona Corben.

FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND

No. 45

July 1967

Warren Publishing Co.

Editor-in-Chief: Forrest J Ackerman

Founder and Publisher: James Warren

Managing Editor: Richard Conway

Way Out Layout: Harry Chester

Cover: Ron Cobb

Pages: 84

Cover price: 50 cents

MARS ATTACKS ON MONDAY!

Len Brown mentioned that he thought Norman Saunders painted excellent flesh, but when he showed a little too much on several cards, Topps execs had him cover it up as they thought it would be too much for the kiddies.

In his film adaptation of the series, director Tim Burton took some scenes right off the cards. Card #22, "Burning Cattle" is one of them.

NEXT: Trapped!!