CRYPTOLOGY #8

I bet you thought I’d forgotten you... the Cryptologist never forgets his fiends! In this issue, Cryptology dives into offscreen lives of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and their cohorts when they weren't haunting our favorite horror movies. Featuring rare peek at Ghastly Graham Ingels’ gruesome art, Cryptology #8 also introduces Norman Bates, via Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, Robert Bloch, and Ed Gein, in chilling conversation and reflections. Guest chats include Tom Holland, Psycho II scriptwriter and Fright Night director, offering insights into horror storytelling. The issue’s Killer-B section returns to high school with a gathering of teenage monsters, and then the first part of a sweeping history of the pre-Code comic book, beginning in 1938. Editor Peter Normanton curates this macabre, retro-horror anthology for fans craving behind-the-scenes lore and forgotten art.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of vintage horror cinema and the stories behind the screen.
• Readers who relish in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes creator insights.
• Enthusiasts of classic horror art and late-1930s comic history, including pre-Code material.
• Fans of how horror evolves across film, literature, and comic storytelling.