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Cover: Carl Burgos

Adventure into Mystery #4

Nov 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Hex," a 1956 tale from Adventure into Mystery #4, a man’s defiance of his wife’s superstitions sets off a chain of eerie misfortunes—until a sudden turn of fortune leaves him bewildered and questioning fate. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Don Heck, with a haunting cover by Carl Burgos, the story explores the thin line between belief and coincidence, all set against the quiet dread of a rural barn and a symbol that may not be as harmless as it seems.

Contains 6 stories
The Hex
4 pp · Fantasy

In "The Hex," a man’s defiance of his wife’s wishes leads to a string of unsettling misfortunes after he removes the old hex signs from their barn. As illness strikes and his luck turns dire, he finds himself miraculously cured—only to discover the truth behind his sudden fortune in the most unexpected way. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1956 tale from Adventure into Mystery #4 blends folk dread with a quiet, haunting twist.

The Voice in the Shell!
4 pp · Fantasy
The Invaders
4 pp · Science Fiction
The Menace of the Little Men!
3 pp · Science Fiction
None Are So Blind!
4 pp · Fantasy
Those in a Trance
4 pp · Crime

In "Those in a Trance," a composer discovers his latest composition can hypnotize listeners, leading him to plan a daring heist during a live performance. But when a detective—unusually drawn to concerts by his wife despite disliking music—turns off his hearing aid, the stage becomes a trap neither man fully understands.

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Full credits

artist, inker Don Heck
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

Reprints

↩ Reprints Astonishing #40 (1955)

Reprinted in Mystic #14 (1960), Secrets of the Unknown #9 (1962), Chamber of Chills #13 (1974), Crypt of Shadows #14 (1974), Thor e i Vendicatori #164 (1977), Secrets of the Unknown #185 (1979), Atlas Artist Edition #2 (2024), Astounding Stories #17, Das Monster von Frankenstein #22, Das Monster von Frankenstein #31, Secrets of the Unknown #S, Sinister Tales #43

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