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X-Cert: The British Independent Horror Film 1951-1970 By John Hamilton

OCT/09/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Informative, well researched and detailed overview of the many mini studios that were created with incentives and subsidies from both the Government and American Investors. More than just a listing and description of the films, each film covered will...

Tales From The Dark Side Aka The Late 20th/early 21st Century

OCT/07/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Musings on life, horror, generations, etc...In These Goings Down of The Sun (Increase Mather)

Scream Issue Number 5 (April 1974) Reprint (PS Artbooks): Sampling Skywald Horror-Mood Publications

OCT/06/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A look at the Skywald " Horror-Mood" publications. I was the least familiar with these 1970s "Magazines" and now want to explore them more... particularly their recurring series of which there were many.

1970's Color Horror Comic Triple Shock: Charlton, Modern And Gold Key Comics Terror!

OCT/05/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Some worn and ripped but still entertaining Color Horror Comics from long defunct Comic companies that once filled the Shelves of new stands, spinner racks and department stores. The Horror Decade in my opinion will always be the 1970s...

Cryptology No. 11 (Oct 2026) Overview: Getting Ready For Shocktober!

SEP/29/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Monster Kids Rising From The Grave of Spenglerian Decline...

Comics In 2026: Recommended Books Part II

SEP/21/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
I thought this would be over after 2020, yet there are more and more surprises coming out in the comics world...The common thread being CLASSIC characters and series from the middle of the last century! The longevity proves what contained actual cult...

Shaw Brothers Classics Part II: Sister, I Have No Home...

SEP/20/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
I might be the only autiste that puts more gravitas and personal feelings onto these films than the Chinese audience these films were intended for...

Shaw Brothers Classics Part 1: Fatal Fury

SEP/19/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The closest things to Greek and Shakespearean dramas for many urban kids were Shaw Brothers movies. Tragedy, Revenge, Blood and Fatal Flying Guillotines!!!

Comics In 2026: Some Recommended Books Part I

SEP/19/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
There actually is some decent stuff coming out now...all older series or characters done in the spirit of the originals ...no race swaps or you go Girls or I'm a mediocre Huwhyte guy...

Rest In Peace Chen Kuan Tai (1945-2026)

SEP/09/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
One of the great Shaw Brothers actors who was an actual trained martial artist/competitor before joining the studio, his visually powerful fighting style was balanced by a great acting range. He exuded warmth, mischievousness, rage and tenderness par...

Joe Kuberts World Of Cartooning 2: Lesson One Preliminary Sketch

SEP/05/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Plus a look at my two comic series in preparation for November relaunch.

Rue Morgue Halloween 2026 Issue: Resident Resentment

AUG/31/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Halloween in August...maybe cuz Halloween is too cold in Canada? (Apologies to DFCSon!!!! 😂)

Panzer '46: Eastern Front By Peter Samsonov (Kelsey Publishing Limited)

AUG/21/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Another Great UK Mag on the '46 Speculative niche in military history...of course the headliners are those peaky Jerry's... 😆

Vunak Of Antares (by James LaFond And Jeth Randolph, Casting Darts Publishing) Found Footage Promo!

AUG/19/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Free to Read on Substack!!!

A Review Of The Horror Beneath By C.P.Webster (The Bizarchives)

AUG/19/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A great Horror Novel in the vein of Lovecraft, English Horror literature and film, and the 70s with a nod to Jonathan Bowden (RIP). But is not just a pastiche of influences; the writing, the pacing, the characterization are all top notch! Get it here...

Samuel Smith Brewery Glass Gift Set Booklet

AUG/13/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
An interesting little Booklet on the History of Britain, Brewing and a catalog of their Beers.

Infinity 96: 26 Years Beyond 2000AD...

AUG/12/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Dark Sides Sister Mag of Everything else but Horror. Always laid out well and with lots of info. The History in the 2000AD Comic Anthology is worth the price alone. Nice one, Allan! 👍

Cryptology #10 August 2026 Issue: The Tangled Web We Weave

AUG/09/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The sleeper Horror Mag of the Year...covering Horror films AND Horror comics...can we bring back Great Horror Comics again?! We Shall See...

Joe Kuberts World Of Cartooning: Penciling Overview

AUG/09/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Thanks again to Akwida for suggesting this. It's about time I actually LEARN how to draw, 😄. Joe Kuberts School channel:

Video For Apa Vie: LaFond On Fear

AUG/04/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The "F" Word...The Mindkiller...or The Motivator?

Scary Monsters # 141 Summer 2026 Part II: In Hybrid Moments

AUG/03/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Twilight of The Monster Kids...or ?

Video For Aurochs Varange Finale: The Real Nathan Bedford Forrest

AUG/02/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
As Usual, you can for a period in history distort the reputation of a Man, but Time will bear out the truth...As Older Forces and Gods Return....

Scary Monsters #141 Summer 2026 Part I: Can Print Survive?

AUG/02/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
One of my favorite and one of the best laid out Horror Magazines ever made ( made entirely by Fan Content). But the Sun is starting to Set in the distance....

Video For Aurochs Varange # 8: The Battle Of Bryce's Crossroad

AUG/01/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Forrest's Greatest Victory...

Video For Aurochs Varange #'7: The Fort Pillow Incident

AUG/01/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Discussing what happened at Ft Pillow...of course every incident in accepted history must be true....or Else.

Video For Aurochs Varange # 6: Forrest And Jack Hinson

AUG/01/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Ode to an Unknown Badass!

Random Pick From Nero's Comic Crypt # 4: Who Is It?!

JUL/25/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A spotlight on some of the greatest UK Comic Artists early in their career at Marvel UK; adapting one of the most popular British Sci-fi TV shows in History.

Video For Aurochs Varange: Nathan Bedford Forrest # 5: WAR!

JUL/24/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Civil War Begins?

Video For Aurochs Varange: Nathan Bedford Forrest # 4

JUL/24/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Saga Continues...!

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond Bonus Video: The Back End

JUL/23/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A bonus vid to conclude the series, posting far in advance is the secret to consistent Creative Output.

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond # 8: Back (it) The F**k Up!

JUL/18/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Back it up and back it up some more...lol, should follow this advice myself 🤣. One more Bonus Video to come...

A Tale Of Two Fangos Part II: The Immortal Original

JUL/18/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Correction: The Novel Queen of the Damned was from 1988. Maybe the Greatest Horror Magazine of All Time...

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond # 7: Each Chapter Gets Its Own File

JUL/17/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Don't put all your eggs in one basket, and don't put all your chapters into one File....you WILL get that card pulled done day..

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond #6: Two Finger Method Aka The Peck

JUL/16/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
I can't Type....NO EXCUSE!!!!!!!!!!!

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond Mini Documentary # 5: Work Station Setup

JUL/14/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Wherever he stays, the Physical Setup to continuously Work....

A Tale Of Two Fangos Part I: The Modern Bourgeois Imposter

JUL/13/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
An Empty Shell lacking The Essence...

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond Mini Documentary # 4: The Non Fiction Within

JUL/13/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Non Fiction Behind (and in) the Fiction and to all the Dudes at Man Weekend 2026!

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond Mini Documentary # 3: Word Count Sweet Spot

JUL/12/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Getting into the Word Count Theory...what number is the Sweet Spot for Masculine Readers???

A Look At Justice Machine # 1 (Comico 1986) By Mike Gustovich And Tony Isabella

JUL/11/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Big Brother meets Super Friends! 😆 Another twist on Superheroes in the best Comic decade...

Writing A Novel In A Week And A Half With James LaFond Mini Documentary # 2: Character Model

JUL/11/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Starting the Process with The Real life Inspiration and Background.

Writing A Novel In A Week And Half With James LaFond Mini Documentary # 1: The Front Matter

JUL/09/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A real time mini documentary covering LaFond in Real time as he writes a short Novel due by a week and quarter stay in Florida. Going Day by Day...this is for all the Writers and Creative People Out there!!!

Uncle Slam Aka James LaFond: July Fourth Misc Training Videos

JUL/04/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Freedom is the only choice ...or else! Two Fitty, Yo!!!

Random Pick From Nero's Comic Crypt # 3: E.R.Cruz Does A Full Length Comic Story

JUN/28/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The longest story I have ever seen with E.R. Cruz, one of the unsung Filipino Comic artists that did so much of the non superhero work at DC Comics for decades, where the ink heavy European style meets Manga meets American Comics...

Rue Morgue 231 July/Aug 2026- Summer Slash!

JUN/20/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Horror of ...Feminism? 😆

Delirium # 44: The 90s Cult! Highly Recommended!!!!

JUN/18/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Now my favorite magazine, in the style of the 90s underground/cult zines covering Eurohorror, Asian films and the true indies...with long time genre vets like Chris Alexander, Mike Gingold And Charles Band. Highly Recommend!!!!

Iron Up: Dagger Fencing For Italian Arditi By Rodolfo Marino Gatti

JUN/16/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Nice Historical Collage of text, photos and art work based around a dagger fighting manual for Italian Assault Troops in World War One.

On Pain ( And Managing It) With James LaFond

JUN/11/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
James says Relax.

Super Machete Bros

JUN/08/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Mister Murica Pants aka Huwhyte Master Roshi teaches the 7 Fatal Strokes of Shaolin!!!!

Rue Morgue May/June2026 Summer Fun Extravaganza

JUN/08/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The "Lost" issue, FOUND in Florida!!!!

A Dedication To A Metal Maniac With James LaFond

JUN/08/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Dedicated to The Duz...

"Sendings"...with James LaFond

JUN/08/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Next Horror film in the making...shot in Nocturno Vision!

Going Down The Pub With Jeth Randolph And James Lafond

JUN/03/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Dive Bars in Baltimore and Jeth's thoughts on his America trip.

On Writing With Jeth Randolph And James LaFond

JUN/01/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The " Poet" part of the "Warrior Poets"....

A Look At Action 50th Anniversary Special: British Comics Of The 1970s Revived!!!!

MAY/31/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
An interesting look at the 1970s British style of Boys Comics, featuring non superhero and non SciFi Action stories involving War, Sports and a certain famous Fish with sharp teeth. As Crazy as any Japanese or Golden Age American Comic

The Digital Anarch And Beyond With Jeth Randolph And James LaFond

MAY/30/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Thoughts on Jeths first Published Solo Work plus encounters in Baltimore Pubs

Being A Self Defense Instructor In Airstrip One With Jeth Randolph And James LaFond

MAY/27/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Unforgivable Crime of Self Defence...

Life In Airstrip One With Jeth Randolph And James LaFond

MAY/27/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Discussing life in the UK with the Self defense instructor/Publisher/Author Jeth Randolph.

Jagdpanther Versus SU-100 Eastern Front 1945(Osprey) By David Higgins

MAY/19/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The formidable German "Hunting Panther" compared with the Soviet Monster Assault Gun, The SU-100. That's a lot of Firepower!!! The Misfit Brigade: should probably review this film at some point

Blitzkrieg Bop At Nero's Comic Crypt: A Look At The 5 Issue Run Of Blitzkrieg (DC Comics 1976)

MAY/17/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
A bizarre attempt at DC comics doing a War comic from the POV of the Germans in WW2. The Problem is when you don't actually try to see anything from their perspective as you are inherently biased (for whatever reason). It has not aged well but really...

Video For Aurochs Varange/Nathan Bedford Forrest Part 3: Tennessee

MAY/15/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
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Video For Aurochs Varange: Recommended Documentaries With James LaFond

MAY/14/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
The Documentry I forgot to mention was , of course....Africa, Addio(1966) and maybe some Triumph of the Something or other if that counts as one. 😆

The Solace Of Silence With James "No Music" LaFond

MAY/11/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
These views are not mine 😂

Migration Nation With James LaFond

MAY/10/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Migrate....or Die!!!!!

The Advantages Of Military Incompetence With James LaFond

MAY/10/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Like Crime, uncontrolled Immigration and sabotaging the Economy, Military Incompetence is a benefit not a negative for the Ruling Class...

Audie Murphy 's To Hell And Back Review And Thoughts On WW2 With James LaFond.

MAY/10/26 | InTheseGoingsDown
Thoughts on one of the better WW2 biographies written before the " Narrative" on the War was finally settled upon. To Hell and Back Review/ Analysis here at JL.com: