Description
This is a collection of 8 issues of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine, offering a deep dive into the realms of horror, science fiction, and fantasy from the 1980s. Each issue features a unique blend of short stories, interviews, and articles, capturing the essence of the iconic television series and expanding on its themes with contributions from renowned authors and artists.
The lot includes the following issues, each a distinct piece of pop culture and literary history:
* **June 1981:** Cover subject features abstract art related to "The Jaunt." Headlines include "Robert Bloch: From Psycho to Psychos," "Stephen King's New Thriller The Jaunt," "40 Original Stories," "Longlost Rod Serling Teleplay: The Time Element." Features a TV show guide to Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone.
* **December 1986 (Halloween Horror Special):** Cover subject features a large moon with a figure and a woman. Headlines include "Dean R. Koontz," "Stephen King Interview," "TV Preview: Twilight Zone The Second Season," "Trick or Treat." This is a Special Halloween Horror issue.
* **December 1985:(Special TV Issue - Sixteen Color Pages):** Cover features a figure with an illuminated hand, related to "New on CBS The Twilight Zone." Headlines include "Stephen King," "Harlan Ellison," "Phil De Guere." This is a Special TV Issue.
* **November 1982:** Cover features three figures in period attire, one with a top hat. Headlines include "John Carpenter: The Life," "Stephen King: The Eyes," "Hauntings: Tales of Halloween," "New Horror Movie Quiz." This is a Halloween-themed issue.
* **August 1986 (Summer Fantasy Festival):** Cover features a woman with a large lemon slice. Headlines include "9 Long Tall Chillers," "Robert Silverberg," "Bruce Jay Friedman," "Chet Williamson." This is a Summer Fantasy Festival issue.
* **June 1986 :** Cover features two men, one with a beard. Headlines include "First Comedy Special + John Carpenter's 'Big Trouble'," "The Mathesons: Fantasy's Foremost Father and Son." Also features "Plus Way-Out Humor from George Alec Effinger, George Zebrowski, Jerry Glaser." This issue includes "Sixteen Color Pages."
* **June 1986:** Cover features a black panther-like creature. Headlines include "Classic Horror by Algernon Blackwood," "Roger Zelazny: A Vampire's Feast," "Show-by-Show Guide to TV's 'Night Gallery'." This issue includes "Sixteen Color Pages."
* **October 1986:** Covering David Cronenberg's remaking of "The Fly"
This lot is perfect for collectors of vintage magazines, fans of Rod Serling's enduring legacy, or anyone interested in the rich history of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature. Each periodical serves as a time capsule of 1980s pop culture, offering engaging content and classic advertising art.
Included Components:
* 8x The Twilight Zone Magazine issues
Specifications:
* **Publication:** The Twilight Zone Magazine
* **Publisher:** Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine
* **Item Type:** Magazine Lot, Periodical, Back Issues
* **Genre:** Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Pop Culture
* **Era/Date:** 1980s
* **Lot Count:** 8 issues
The lot includes the following issues, each a distinct piece of pop culture and literary history:
* **June 1981:** Cover subject features abstract art related to "The Jaunt." Headlines include "Robert Bloch: From Psycho to Psychos," "Stephen King's New Thriller The Jaunt," "40 Original Stories," "Longlost Rod Serling Teleplay: The Time Element." Features a TV show guide to Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone.
* **December 1986 (Halloween Horror Special):** Cover subject features a large moon with a figure and a woman. Headlines include "Dean R. Koontz," "Stephen King Interview," "TV Preview: Twilight Zone The Second Season," "Trick or Treat." This is a Special Halloween Horror issue.
* **December 1985:(Special TV Issue - Sixteen Color Pages):** Cover features a figure with an illuminated hand, related to "New on CBS The Twilight Zone." Headlines include "Stephen King," "Harlan Ellison," "Phil De Guere." This is a Special TV Issue.
* **November 1982:** Cover features three figures in period attire, one with a top hat. Headlines include "John Carpenter: The Life," "Stephen King: The Eyes," "Hauntings: Tales of Halloween," "New Horror Movie Quiz." This is a Halloween-themed issue.
* **August 1986 (Summer Fantasy Festival):** Cover features a woman with a large lemon slice. Headlines include "9 Long Tall Chillers," "Robert Silverberg," "Bruce Jay Friedman," "Chet Williamson." This is a Summer Fantasy Festival issue.
* **June 1986 :** Cover features two men, one with a beard. Headlines include "First Comedy Special + John Carpenter's 'Big Trouble'," "The Mathesons: Fantasy's Foremost Father and Son." Also features "Plus Way-Out Humor from George Alec Effinger, George Zebrowski, Jerry Glaser." This issue includes "Sixteen Color Pages."
* **June 1986:** Cover features a black panther-like creature. Headlines include "Classic Horror by Algernon Blackwood," "Roger Zelazny: A Vampire's Feast," "Show-by-Show Guide to TV's 'Night Gallery'." This issue includes "Sixteen Color Pages."
* **October 1986:** Covering David Cronenberg's remaking of "The Fly"
This lot is perfect for collectors of vintage magazines, fans of Rod Serling's enduring legacy, or anyone interested in the rich history of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature. Each periodical serves as a time capsule of 1980s pop culture, offering engaging content and classic advertising art.
Included Components:
* 8x The Twilight Zone Magazine issues
Specifications:
* **Publication:** The Twilight Zone Magazine
* **Publisher:** Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine
* **Item Type:** Magazine Lot, Periodical, Back Issues
* **Genre:** Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Pop Culture
* **Era/Date:** 1980s
* **Lot Count:** 8 issues