Issue Contents:
Storyline
A man in a bed shoots his gun at a huge skeleton wearing a red robe and chains walking into his room.
Credits
- Pencils: Alvin Hollingsworth
- Inks: Alvin Hollingsworth
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"Half of this thing of horror was man..."
Storyline
Contains original art depicting each of the stories within.
Credits
- Pencils: Alvin Hollingsworth
- Inks: Alvin Hollingsworth
Story Notes
Inside front cover
Anatomical Monster
"It's just a piece of paper!"
Storyline
In a curio shop medical student Joe Kirk is presented an anatomical chart of the human body. At night the detailed picture of the cut open man comes to life and goes on a killing spree. When Kirk tries to burn the magic chart, he has to face the blood-lusting monster.
Characters
- Joe Kirk
- Dr. Norton
- Alice
- Bill Grant
- Gloria Grant
Credits
- Pencils: Alvin Hollingsworth
- Inks: Alvin Hollingsworth
Story Notes
Great splash page! (Richard Arndt)
Crimson Death
"Your blood will flow!"
Storyline
Jack and Daisy decide to jazz up their stale dance performance by including voodoo rituals. The undead do not approve of this and haunt their lives with a rising feeling of paranoia. Jack and Daisy see death behind every corner – until they kill off each other in a mad frenzy.
Characters
- Jack Blake
- Daisy Blake
- Du Mort
Credits
- Pencils: Norman Nodel
- Inks: Vince Alascia
The Steps in the Cellar
"It was an old house."
Storyline
An old hobo takes shelter in an old decrepit house during a storm. Inside he encounters a withered old hag who tells him the only way out is through the cellar door. Once he reaches the cellar door he's greeted by death.
Characters
- Pete Welch
Story Notes
Contains four panels of art. Creaky stairs, a withered tree in front of a decrepit house at night, an old man holding a candle, and a skull with white hair.
The Haunted Murderer
"Bet I can hit you with this baseball!"
Storyline
John Dunn has a poltergeist (depicted as a naked bald little man with pointy ears) which constantly torments him. Maybe this is supernatural punishment for Dunn because he robbed and murdered a man some weeks ago. The poltergeist eventually drives Dunn to hang himself.
Characters
- John Dunn
- Dunn's poltergeist
- Mrs. Blanchard
Credits
- Pencils: François-Joseph Herman
- Inks: François-Joseph Herman
Robot Model L2 -- Failure!
"Here's our official report on your L2, Mr. Darrow!"
Storyline
Professor Darrow builds a robotic bodyguard (Eltoo or L2) to protect the life of General Blair against Martian invaders. The general’s right hand man, Major Garond plans to betray Earth to the Martains. When he steals plans and kills Professor Darrow, L2 destroys both itself and Garond but falling off a cliff with Garond in its grasp. Darrow suspects the robot malfunctioned not realizing it was sentinent and helped saved Earth by killing the traitor.
Characters
- Professor Darrow
- General Blair
- Major Garond
- Professor Evans
- Mary Evans
Credits
- Pencils: Norman Nodel
- Inks: Vince Alascia