Great Mike Kaluta Art On
Born Losers From Issue #98
Of House Of Secrets.
Published In 1971.
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A sad end to a guy who wanted a chance to prove himself in the ring.
ReplyDeleteThis story made me think of the many boxing tales that had either science fiction or horror elements in them.
Two stories that had similar stories as Born Losers were 'Blood of the Bat' by Rudy Palais from weird Horror 8 and Alfred Hitchcock Presents 'Ten O'clock Tiger'
The Twilight Zone tale 'The Big Tall Wish' and
The Ring With the Red Velvet Ropes are both well made boxing stories with a blend of supernatural and the squared circle courtesy of Rod Serling.
Sorry for the long post, but your postings always make me think and consider the material offered.
As always, thanks for the post!
I'm gonna have to look all those up. I think Serling also wrote Requiem For A Heavyweight. Not Sci-Fi but a great tale. I'm glad you enjoy the story. It was a favorite of mine from the 70's.
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ReplyDeleteRod Serling did write Requiem For A Heavyweight. It was also his personal favorite of all his writings.
ReplyDeleteThe better version was the original Playhouse 90 live production, starring Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Ed Wynn, and Kim Hunter. The 1962 movie with Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, and Mickey Rooney isn't as good, but it does have quick appearances by Cassius Clay and the legendary Jack Dempsey.
The Ring With The Red Velvet Ropes appeared on Night Gallery.