Crypt of Shadows #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Behind the Locked Door!", a struggling dancer stumbles upon a mysterious pair of shoes that promise to transform his talent—only to find himself trapped in an endless, uncontrollable dance. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art by Don Heck and lettering by Artie Simek, this 1974 Marvel tale blends surreal charm with a touch of eerie mystery. The cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito captures the unsettling allure of the secret just beyond the door.
In "Behind the Locked Door!" from Crypt of Shadows #12 (1974), a man haunted by self-doubt stumbles upon a mysterious corridor in an abandoned house, where fleeting glimpses of lives touched by his forgotten kindnesses begin to unfold—each moment a quiet testament to the unseen ripples of his good deeds.
Jo, a struggling dancer, hears his elderly neighbor boast that his worn dancing shoes hold the secret to perfect rhythm. Curious and desperate, Jo steals them—only to find himself trapped in an endless, compulsive dance he can’t control.
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↩ Reprints Adventures into Terror #4 (1951), Mystic #37 (1955), Uncanny Tales #38 (1955), Tales to Astonish #34 (1962)
Reprinted in L'étonnant Spider-Man #46 (1975)
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