Adventures into the Unknown #144
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "What a Picture It Would Make!", a struggling film studio sets out to dramatize the forgotten tale of Wilhelm Brandt, a sorcerer wronged by a town he saved from wolves—only to be denied his due. But when they cast an unassuming actor to play the part, they unwittingly bring the legend to life, as he may be the very man from history, reborn. Written by Shane O'Shea and illustrated by Chic Stone, with a striking cover by Ogden Whitney and Chic Stone, this 1963 tale from the American Comics Group blends folklore and fate with a touch of supernatural suspense.
In a 1963 tale from *Adventures into the Unknown* #144, a struggling film crew sets out to dramatize the forgotten legend of Wilhelm Brandt, a sorcerer wronged after saving a village from a wolf plague—only to find their chosen actor may be the very man reborn.
In the quiet town of Elden, Duke De Severne’s decision to banish an old man believed to be a wizard sets off a chain of misfortunes tied to a cursed sword he later acquires. As generations pass, the blade’s dark legacy shadows his bloodline, bringing ruin to those who wield it.
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Reprinted in Deeds of the Diabolical #[nn] (1980), Buried Alive! #[nn] (1980), Macabre Destiny #[nn] (1984), Swords of Valor #1 (1990), Creepy Worlds #51, Sinister Tales #35, Weird Planets #18
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