Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

Revisiting The Gods of Bal-Sagoth : A Forgotten Gem of Sword-and-Sorcery. Thirty years. That’s how long it’s been since I last read Robert E. Howard’s The Gods of Bal-Sagoth. I was a teenager back then, devouring pulp fantasy like it was oxygen, and Howard’s tales were my gateway to a world of barbaric heroes, crumbling civilizations, and dark gods. But this particular story? It had faded into the recesses of my memory, overshadowed by the towering presence of Conan and Kull. Recently, I decided to revisit it—and let me tell you, it hit me in ways I wasn’t expecting. The Story: A Quick Recap For those unfamiliar, The Gods of Bal-Sagoth is a novella first published in *Weird Tales* in 1931. It follows Turlogh O’Brien, an Irish outlaw, and Athelstane, a Saxon warrior-turned-Viking, as they survive a shipwreck and find themselves on an ancient island ruled by the decadent city-state of Bal-Sagoth. The city is steeped in superstition and ruled by Gothan, a sinister priest who serves the da...

Hey there, weird ones. Have I got a bizarre bit of comic book fun for you today! We’ll be looking at Herbie Popnecker, a seemingly ordinary boy with extraordinary abilities, and the star of one of the weirdest comic books of all time. Herbie first appeared in Forbidden Worlds #73 in December 1958. Published by American Comics Group (ACG), Herbie was created by Richard E. Hughes (writing under the pen name Shane O'Shea) and Ogden Whitney. This atypical hero—short, obese, and perpetually clutching a lollipop—possessed near-omnipotent powers and a knack for navigating the most surreal situations. His base of operations? Mobile throughout all time and space. Initially a supporting character, Herbie's popularity propelled him to his own title, Herbie , in April 1964, which ran for 23 issues until February 1967. Harvey Comics Although often mistaken for a Harvey Comics character due to similarities in art style and humor, Herbie the Fat Fury was actually published by American Comics...

Alan Moore is a name that resonates with anyone who’s even remotely familiar with the world of comics. The British writer has redefined storytelling in the medium, shaking up the comic book industry and creating works that are not just comic books but literary masterpieces. Today, I’m taking on the monumental task of ranking the 20 best works of Alan Moore. This is no easy feat, given the sheer brilliance of his portfolio, but I’ll do my best to give you a comprehensive guide to his most iconic creations. So, what do you say, weirdos? Let’s step into the mind of one of the greatest comic book writers of all time. 20. A Small Killing (1991) Synopsis : A Small Killing follows Timothy Hole, a successful advertising executive who begins seeing visions of a strange blue-eyed child following him. As he travels from America back to Britain for an important Cola campaign, these encounters become more frequent and disturbing. The child seems to represent something from Timothy's past—a rem...