Astonishing #11

In "The Last of Mr. Mordeaux," a man journeys to the old country to uncover the truth behind his noble lineage—only to discover that the peasants, long tormented by his family’s rumored sorcery, have driven the final heir into hidden warrens beneath the castle, where he has descended into something barely human.

In "Reign of Terror," a man with a split face—one side handsome, the other grotesque—uses his duality to manipulate fear and justice, striking terror in his victims while charming the police. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1952 tale explores the grotesque extremes of identity and deception in just four pages.

In "The Day Harrington Died!" from Astonishing #11 (1952), a man’s scheme to eliminate his business partner takes a terrifying turn when he frames him for stealing a sacred ruby from an African stone god—only to discover the idol has a very real sense of justice. The story unfolds with a chilling blend of suspense and supernatural unease, as the consequences of betrayal begin to unfold in ways no one could predict.