Michael Kaluta Web of Horror Story
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DescriptionThis complete four-page story, written and drawn by Michael Kaluta, was intended for publication in Web of Horror #4 or #5 in 1969. Then - suddenly - it disappeared. For forty-five freakin’ years.In 2014 these lost stories surfaced on Heritage. They turned up in the estate of Robert Sproul, erstwhile publisher of Web of Horror who moved shop from Long Island to Florida while neglecting to tell the artist-creators of the fanzine. In total there were six lost stories, and Wrightson’s “The Monster Jar” was among them. Restitution was made with the creators. In 2024 all of these stories were published in The Complete Web of Horror hardcover. Kaluta was a member of The Studio, that forge of youthful energy and creativity in NYC in the 1970s. While I’m more familiar with Wrightson’s work from that period, I am stunned by the skill with which Kaluta created this trippy horror story. Every time I study the panels I see new patterns and motifs. So many details, so many narrative choices. At the risk of hyperbole, the fact that these stories survived at all - and survived in such good shape generally - is miraculous. Many thanks to Bechara who made it possible for me to add these pages to my collection. Social/Sharing |
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Ron B 
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
What a backstory to match these fantastic Kaluta pages. Congrats!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Wow, a complete Kaluta story, how cool is that?!? So much interesting art technique used in this story, and the last panel of the story is pretty spooky. Big congrats Mark, can't wait to see this in person!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Quite a piece of art history! Especially love the little guy at the very end.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/3/2025
Mark Levy wrote:
Quite a piece of art history! Especially love the little guy at the very end.
That's Webster, mascot of the mag. Designed by Wrightson.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/6/2025
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a stunning story by Michael Kaluta! I was just fascinated reading the tale and studying the art. It really is a remarkable work of art! The surreal storyline is perfectly matched with the surreal artwork. The changing backgrounds and time shifts are very jarring, as I suspect they're supposed to be. The confusion of Harvey himself matches the confusion of the reader and in the end we are both surprised by where we end up. Brilliant work by Kaluta! A superb pick-up, congrats!
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