Join the original, live comic book show - Captured Aural Phantasy Theater - as this sensationally skilled acting troupe brings controversial, shocking, and just plain goofy vintage comic book stories to life on stage! Ripped from the pages of 1952's "First Love Illustrated," 1953's "Vault of Horror," and other mid-century thrillers, come stories that are lavishly drawn and powerfully told, and that throw a blinding light on the vital high-quality medium that was post-war comic books.

In its signature show format, the Captured Aural Phantasy Theater players interpret thematic comic books and other pop culture nuggets in the style of a retro radio program along with live musical acts, live sound and visual effects, projected art, and original bits. With this perfect blend of variety, radio, cabaret, and multimedia performance, CAPT aims to entertain all your senses. Its specialty is giving old comics a modern voice.

“Tales from Forbidden Comics" will be a joyful, energetic, and entertaining celebration of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater’s 10th season in L.A.!

This event is free and open to the public.

Presented by Michael Dooley’s “Design History of Comics & Animation” class.