{"product_id":"cryptology-13","title":"CRYPTOLOGY #13","description":"\u003cb\u003eCRYPTOLOGY #13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHIS IS A PRESALE LISTING | FOC DATE 09\/28\/2026 | ESTIMATED IN-STORE DATE 12\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“13 is your lucky number, for I, the Cryptologist, am giving you a bonus-size 100-page horrorfest, lauding a true master of the macabre, Boris Karloff, along with his cohort, the Frankenstein monster. We begin with a look at Boris’ later films, then plunge into some of the darker moments of his well-remembered Thriller series. Our two-part celebration of 1944’s House of Frankenstein, the ultimate monsterfest of its day, herein reaches its climax. The origins of ol’ Frankie are revealed, before looking at some of his most gruesome appearances in the cinema and beyond. There’s a horribly fascinating interview with Marvel Comics’ artist Val Mayerik (who depicted the creature in his 1970s solo comic book series), and a selection of those infamous model kits from the distant past. Fans of Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein won’t be disappointed—I have uncovered an entire treasure trove of his sumptuous artwork for your delectation, along with digging up the creature’s pre-Code comics appearances. Fire, bad, but Cryptology, good! Don’t miss this oversized issue of my horrible little magazine, the consummate read for retro horror fans!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHIPPING POLICY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach comic is carefully bagged, boarded, and packed in sturdy materials. Orders with pre-sale items will ship when all items are released and processed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMBINED SHIPPING POLICY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined shipping available, calculated at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION POLICY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStock photo listings guarantee comics to be roughly 9.2 NM- or better. Minor manufacturing defects may be present. Actual comic received matches depicted photo. Provided grades are subjective; buyers should assess using photos and descriptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREVIEW IMAGES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreview artwork may differ from actual comic cover when produced by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALLOCATED PRODUCT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllocated comics may have limited availability. Unfulfilled orders with allocated comics will be refunded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCENTIVES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccidental listing of incentives for cover price will result in refund.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAMAGES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamaged comics from supplier will be replaced if possible. If replacement is unavailable, damaged copy or full refund will be offered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease ask questions and request additional photos before purchase, as returns are not accepted.","brand":"TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45630135762967,"sku":"PRHSEPT26-37","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1809\/8455\/files\/0926TM1223.jpg?v=1790278014","url":"https:\/\/comicnation.us\/products\/cryptology-13","provider":"Comic Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}