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Chilling Tales #16

Jun 1953 · Youthful · 0.10 USD

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In "The Mark of the Beast," Greer Fallon makes a deal with the Devil for fame and fortune, receiving a mysterious severed hand that obeys his every command. At first, he uses it to paint masterpieces that bring him wealth and acclaim, but soon the hand’s power takes a darker turn. Art by Steve Kirkel, this chilling 1953 tale from Chilling Tales #16 delivers a classic horror premise with a creeping sense of dread—perfect for fans of early EC-style suspense.

Contains 4 stories

The Mark of the Beast

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

The Curse of Metzengerstein

7 pp · Horror-Suspense

The Creeping Hand

7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Creeping Hand," Greer Fallon trades his soul for fame and fortune, receiving a mysterious severed hand that obeys his every command. At first, he uses it to paint masterpieces that bring him wealth and acclaim, but soon the hand begins to act on its own—killing without his orders.

The House of Greed

6 pp · Horror-Suspense

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Raw (Good) $649

CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $6,747*

CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $6,747*

CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $6,747

CGC 7.0 $3,240

CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $2,660*

CGC 6.0 · 9 in census $2,490

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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $2,084

CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $2,084

CGC 4.5 · 8 in census $1,539

CGC 4.0 · 10 in census $1,363

CGC 3.5 · 5 in census $1,353

CGC 3.0 · 5 in census $958

CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $871*

CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $724

CGC 1.5 · 3 in census $540

CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $466

CGC 0.5 · 4 in census $374*

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artist, inker Steve Kirkel

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Reprinted in Haunted Horror #33 (2018)

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