Adventure into Mystery #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
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.
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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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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