FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND — Issue #54 — March 1969

FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND — Issue #54 — March 1969
📘 COVER DESCRIPTION

Issue #54 bursts open with a wild, brain-bulging Martian straight out of Invasion of the Saucer-Men. This snarling extraterrestrial is rendered in fiery oranges and sickly yellows, all veins, ridges, and menace — a full-blown Ron Cobb masterwork that hits you like a comet. The creature’s swollen eyes, cracked and veined like alien marbles, stare straight through you. Bold yellow sidebar text promises previews, prehistoric beasts, vampires, and a brand-new Dracula. Down in the corner, Christopher Lee’s royal glare teases an inside talk with the British King of Monsters.

Cover Art: Ron Cobb
Creature Featured: Martian from Invasion of the Saucer-Men

📑 CREDITS

Founder & Publisher: James Warren

Editor-in-Chief: Forrest J Ackerman

Art Director: Brill & Waldstein

Managing Editor: Richard Conway

Special Photography: Walter Daugherty

Published: Bi-monthly by Warren Publishing

Issue: #54

Month/Year: March 1969

📚 CONTENTS & PAGE NUMBERS
FILMONSTER NEWS – Page 4

Dr. Zodiackerman returns with clairvoyant horror scoops, previews, and summertime fright fare.

“DEAR, MR. LEE” – Page 10

Christopher Lee talks monsters — the British Crown Prince of Terror sharing his favorites.

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE – Page 16

A deep dive into cinema’s ultimate dual personality, including a “Filmblookette.”

FANTASTIC FRANKENSTEINS FROM FRANCE – Page 26

Wild European Frankenstein action with a surprise ending and a trove of rare photos.

MYSTERY PHOTO – Page 33

A fan-favorite puzzle for sharp-eyed monster lovers.

LON CHANEY TALKS TO YOU – Page 34

A makeup message from the Man of a Thousand Faces.

CREATURES CROSSWEIRD PUZZLE – Page 39

Monster crossword fun — test both your brains.

BEHIND THE APE-BALL – Page 40

Tarzan action and simian chaos.

YOU AXED FOR IT – Page 42

Heavily requested stills from fantasy and terror films.

KING KONG RETURNS – Page 48

A special FM deep-dive into the giant king’s legacy.

THE MEN BEHIND THE MONSTERS – Page 64

“Mr. Ghost!” — Verne Langdon reveals the wizards behind the creature masks.