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Dark Mysteries #20

Oct 1954 · Master Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "The Clutch of the Devil Fish," a haunting tale from 1954’s Dark Mysteries #20, an old executioner named Pierre takes on a young assistant, Jean, unaware that his own jealousy will ignite a chain of horrors. When Jean begins to bond with Pierre’s wife, Marianne, the executioner’s rage leads to a fatal mistake—one that doesn’t end with death. Gerald Altman’s stark, expressive art brings the story’s grim atmosphere to life, while Hy Fleishman’s cover captures the chilling moment of terror and transformation.

Contains 4 stories
The Clutch of the Devil Fish
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Clutch of the Devil Fish," a brutal crew of whaling brothers courts disaster with their merciless hunts—until the sea itself takes vengeance. When the monstrous devil fish, enraged by their cruelty, assumes the form of the mysterious maiden Myra, her presence aboard their ship brings a slow, terrifying reckoning.

Flames of Hate
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Flames of Hate," an old executioner named Pierre takes on a young assistant, Jean, unaware that his wife Marianne will grow close to the boy. When jealousy ignites, Pierre's cruelty leads to a fiery accident—only for Jean to rise again, seeking retribution. The story unfolds in chilling silence, where the past burns bright and the dead do not stay buried.

The Living-Dead
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In the frozen heart of the Black Forest, Ivor Blau stumbles upon a secluded house where a haunting beauty, Vania, offers shelter. As the snow falls and the air grows thick with secrets, Ivor begins to suspect the truth behind the house’s stillness—and the terrible debt he may be fated to pay.

Mountain Madness
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Mountain Madness," Ben’s envy turns deadly when he sabotages his friend Alan’s rise to junior partner, culminating in a fatal push during a mountain trip. Months later, returning to the scene, Ben confronts a terrifying truth—Alan’s corpse has risen, and the mountain itself seems to remember the crime. A chilling tale of guilt and retribution, rendered in stark, haunting visuals.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $223
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $3,406
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $2,363*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $1,650*
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $1,294*
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $1,150
CGC 7.0 · 9 in census $863*
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CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $724*
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $626*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $526*
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $501*
CGC 4.5 · 7 in census $427*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $371*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $331*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $293*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $202*
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Full credits

artist, inker Gerald Altman
cover pencils, inks Hy Fleishman

Reprints

Reprinted in The Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics #[nn] (2008), The Horror! The Horror! Comic Books the Government Didn't Want You to Read! #[nn] (2010)

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