Friday Night Fights: Have to Put My Magic Powers to Use

(from Strange Tales #171, December 1973; by Wein, Colan, and Giacoia)
Brother Voodoo, "The Man Who Lived Twice," conjures up a fistful of hurting on Baron Samedi.

While I had planned to keep with the Frankenstein theme during the October convergence of Balactus's Friday Night Fights and my Halloween countdown, I couldn't pass up the chance to spotlight one of my favorite mondo obscuro characters of the 1970's. Jericho Drumm stands not only between the realm of spirits and the material world, but at the intersection where the 1971 relaxation of the Comics Code (which allowed for horror-themed characters and titles) and the Blaxsploitation craze crossed paths as well. A very nice piece of real estate indeed, even if the stories featuring the character weren't especially inspired.

Josie & The Pussycats - Voodoo (from a 1970 promotional 7"; collected on Stop Look & Listen: The Capitol Recordings, 2001) - The magic of bubblegum pop is a force to be reckoned with.