Crime SuspenStories #5

In "The Sewer!" from Crime SuspenStories #5 (1951), Harry and Irene’s deadly plan to eliminate John at the Goldens’ party quickly unravels when Irene, shaken by the murder, flees to the police. Now left alone with the body and a growing panic, Harry must think fast to cover his tracks—before the law closes in.

In "Mr. Biddy... Killer!", Archie’s growing frustration with his wife takes a dark turn when he encounters the enigmatic Mr. Biddy, a man who offers to end her life with chilling ease. But as the deed is done, the unsettling truth begins to unravel—something far more sinister than murder is at play.

In "The Gullible One," six hunters trapped by a sudden snowstorm at Fred Vanderhoff’s mountain retreat must confront a murder—and each other—when their host is found dead. With no way out and suspicion spreading, the group turns to Fred’s father, who calls them all to the family mansion for a final test to uncover the killer.

In "Partially Dissolved!", a shadowy magician named Ventar draws crowds with his dazzling illusions, dazzling audiences with a secret metal that dissolves in water—until his trusted assistant betrays him. When the assistant takes over the act, he doesn’t count on Ventar’s return from the grave, seeking justice in a way no one could foresee.