DragonKing Dark: The Mummy

DragonKing Dark: The Mummy

On this episode of DragonKing Dark, host Karl Stern takes a look at another archetype of monster lore — The Mummy! The Mummy was one of the 1940s Universal Monster movies, a Marvel Comics character, and more! Why would we be afraid of a 5000 year old dead body? We discuss why!

Topics covered on this week’s episode:

  • The origins of Mummies in ancient Egypt.
  • Curses of unearthing the Egyptian dead.
  • The Mummy of the 1930s in the Universal Movies universe.
  • The Living Mummy of Marvel Comics.
  • Why would people be afraid of a Mummy? What fears does it play on?

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