The venerable Creature from the Black Lagoon has had more than his fair share of the limelight, and for good reason -- he's one of the most unique and original of the atom-age monsters. There's just something about the Gill Man that fans love, me included.
Making the rounds lately is the latest in a long line of rubber masks, this one from Forum Novelties, a wholesaler of, among other "novelties", Halloween costumes and accessories. From the pictures, the over-the-head mask is a beaut and a helluva lot nicer than the Rubie's Costume Co. version that came out a few years ago. The mask retails for $79.99. Now if they would just make a life-size Julie Adams figure . . .