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Famous Monsters of Filmland — Issue #62 — February 1970 — Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Special

Famous Monsters of Filmland — Issue #62 — February 1970 arrives like a brass-hinged doorway creaking open into a new decade of chills and cinematic wonder. Basil Gogos leads the charge with a ferocious portrait of Mr. Hyde, his snarling features lit as if by some cursed Victorian streetlamp. It’s a cover that doesn’t just look at you — it lunges. Inside, the always-playful Forrest J Ackerman guides readers through a labyrinth of classic monster lore, puns sharp as vampire fangs, and film history glowing with reverence. The issue opens with Fang Mail, where die-hard fans share praise, complaints, and heartfelt memories — the living heartbeat of FM’s monster family. Lurking Ahead teases upcoming fantasy-film happenings, while Mystery Photo invites readers to flex their monster knowledge in a game of “Name That Fiend.” From there the shadows deepen: Bela Lugosi returns in the concluding chapter of Mark of the Vampire, paired with Carroll “Luna” Borland in a haunting farewell to one of horror’s most atmospheric productions. Then the icy terror of The Thing From Another World stomps into view, as FM wraps up its filmbook with the final unveiling of the creature’s true form. But the crown jewel of this issue is the grand filmbook of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde — a richly illustrated look at the Oscar-winning Fredric March portrayal that set a new bar for dual-role performances. It’s a study in contrasts: civility and savagery, elegance and beast, one man grappling with the mirror of his own undoing. Robert Bloch’s The Clown at Midnight follows — another thoughtful, eerie tale pulled from the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, brimming with surreal dread and midnight tension. Finally, You Axed For It! closes the issue with a parade of fan-requested monster stills, a celebration of claws, fangs, spacesuits, and all the rubber-suited glory that kept FM’s readers hooked. This issue stands as a bridge between eras — a farewell to the 1960s monster boom and a bold step into the stranger, wilder 1970s. It’s history, it’s art, it’s nostalgia with teeth. And it still growls with life today. Thanks for stopping by and checking out our page. If you enjoy this channel, we would appreciate if you would Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who remembers when monsters ruled the newsstands. And as always… stay curious, stay kind — and most of all, stay rooted in the truth. Grigsby Digital Home Studio