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A Touch of Genius #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection spotlights Steve Ditko's work for Charlton Comics, gathering stories that showcase his distinctive artistic genius during that era. It includes a range of his Charlton tales, highlighting the innovative storytelling and dynamic visuals that defined his career before and after his famous Marvel work.
In "The Forbidden Crypt," a centuries-old witch coven tries to spirit their essence into a modern descendant, but their ritual unravels when a priest’s quick thinking—using two boards to form a cross in the skylight—triggers an unexpected and fiery consequence. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated with stark precision by Steve Ditko, this eerie tale blends historical mystery with supernatural tension, all rendered in Ditko’s signature style. The cover by Steve Ditko captures the moment of dread with chilling clarity.
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An 18th century witch coven attempts to work a spell that will transfer the spirit of one of the witches into the body of her modern day relative but are thwarted when the local priest uses two boards to form a cross in the skylight and the witch's body bursts into flame.
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