CRYPTOLOGY #2 Previously Offered Thru Diamond

Step back into a gleefully grim corner of genre history with CRYPTOLOGY #2. This retro-horror anthology spotlights the Cryptologist’s taunting narration and a slate of grisly morsels designed to frighten and amuse fans of early comics and cinematic scares. The issue features a revealing interview with celebrated comics artist Don Heck, conducted by Roger Hill, alongside Heck’s own grim artwork and stories. Guest pieces include Steven Kronenberg’s provocative take on favorite severed-hand films, and Barry Forshaw’s survey of Hammer’s eerie Quatermass influence, complemented by Tim Leese’s Hammer Time explorations. Editor Peter Normanton curates a vivid lineup of horror-inflected covers from the Shadow’s 1940s era and a vintage tour through pre-Code thrills. This stand-alone collection complements prior installments and deepens the era’s fascination with macabre visuals, surreal menace, and pop-culture dread.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of vintage horror comics and pre-code thrills who enjoy a mix of stories, interviews, and film-influenced pieces.
• Readers who appreciate author interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into iconic artists like Don Heck.
• Fans of Hammer horror and classic cinema, as featured in cross-media retrospectives and cover galleries.
• Readers who enjoy curated, editorially themed anthologies that blend comics with pop culture history and visual storytelling.