El Enterrador #10

"El Monstruo" kicks off in El Enterrador #10 (1976), a standout issue from Mexico’s La Prensa, where novelist Len Carson attempts to end his beloved sword and sorcery series by killing off his protagonist, Starr the Slayer—only to find his creation has stepped out of the page and into reality. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated with sharp, dynamic flair by Barry Smith, the story unfolds with eerie precision, as the line between author and creation blurs in a tale that’s as much about the power of storytelling as it is about survival. The cover, a striking piece by Marie Severin and Bill Everett, captures the moment the nightmare begins.