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Comics and horror movies often become intertwined, and tomorrow, you’ll be able to get a special glimpse at some new stories by stopping by shops participating in Free Comic Book Day .

While each store has its own way of doing things, you’ll be able to select at least one of over 40 comics specifically designed by the top names in the business just for FCBD. There will also be Star Wars miniatures and Iron Man action figures being given away while supplies last.

Not every store selling comic books will be giving away comics, but a list can be found at the FCBD website .

My mom was a monster flick fanatic, and some of my earliest memories are sitting around with her on Saturday afternoons, cutting cinnamon rolls with string and watching Commander USA’s Groovie Movies. The first thing I remember seeing on TV - technically - was a Campbell’s Soup commercial, but the second was “The Beast Within”. The next was Flash Gordon. (You tell me, what is scarier than that??)

I’ve always enjoyed horror films. Sometimes, it’s their sheer kookiness (a la Cat People) and other times the stories suck you right in (Carrie or The Night Tide). My tastes are very eclectic, but that will help me bring you “the best of the worst” and “the worst of the best”.

So, despite not having a cigar, or any hand puppet friends, welcome to my blog … “keep your nose in the wind”.

[image source: The Scourge ]