Epix #4/1984
In "Ett hundliv," Richard Corben crafts a haunting tale of identity and vengeance, following a creature known as Besten as he recounts his tragic past to Chabita—revealing a secret lineage tied to the cursed land of Direbak and a dark ritual that transformed him into a weapon for the moon-revenant Drogrim. As Besten journeys through the grim streets of Wolfton to confront the baron Malgrin, his path crosses with Hornib, another doomed soul, before Chabita offers a moment of unexpected grace. The story unfolds with Corben’s signature blend of grotesque beauty and emotional depth, rendered in his distinctive, fully self-penciled, inked, and colored art. The cover, a collaborative effort by Benoît Sokal and Marcel Gotlib, captures the tale’s eerie, otherworldly tone.
In "Ett hundliv," Fernand follows a troubling lead that unravels a dark secret behind Dr. Calhoun’s activities, setting off a tense confrontation with Calhoun and Kartler. As the pieces fall into place, Canardo steps in to reveal the truth behind the missing Gilberte—though the full story remains shrouded in mystery.
In the shadowed streets of Calcutta, Stefan is released after a tense encounter at the league’s house, only to be lured into a trap at a hotel where Yves and Roland await. With Alice missing and danger closing in, Stefan must navigate a city of secrets to find her—before the next move is made.
In "Livslång kärlek," a tender yet charged romance unfolds between a woman and a man whose love is tested by a secret engagement and a sudden, devastating revelation. When they finally confess their feelings, they’re blindsided by the news that her fiancé, Pylades, is dying—leaving their truth hanging in the balance.
In "Resan till Gwendoline," the eclectic group known as "Pappersman," the British sergeant, the Lakota girl Vita Kaninen, the portly pastor, and the defiant Native American traveler journey through the western frontier, encountering a formidable band of Oglala Sioux riders. As they press on toward Fort Laramie, their path leads them to a saloon where tensions simmer beneath the surface, setting the stage for uneasy encounters and unexpected connections.
In "Besten från Wolfton," a cursed creature named Besten recounts his tragic past to Chabita, revealing he was once human—driven from his homeland, Direbak, and transformed into a weapon of lunar vengeance by the dark ritual of Drogrim. Now bound by fate, Besten journeys to the cursed town of Wolfton to settle a score with the baron Malgrin, but his path is marked by death and sacrifice, including the loss of Hornib. As the tale unfolds, Chabita's unexpected reaction to Besten's confession offers a quiet, haunting moment that lingers beyond the story’s grim journey.
In "Hello Anita," a quiet evening takes a startling turn when a voice on the phone demands Anita undress. Suddenly, strangers invade her apartment, but a mysterious woman with a camera steps in—capturing everything, ensuring Anita can finally rest in peace.
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↩ Reprints Big Ass Comics #2 (1971), Fluide Glacial #15 (1977), Rhââ Lovely #3 (1978), Fluide Glacial #38 (1979), Hello, Anita #[nn] (1980), Creepy #16 (1980), Une enquête de l'inspecteur Canardo #1 (1981), Weirdo #3 (1981), Quatre Doigts - l'homme de papier #[nn] (1982), Une aventure de Stéphane #[6] (1984), Charlie Mensuel #25, Pilote Mensuel #113, Pilote Mensuel #115, Pilote Mensuel #36
Reprinted in Studio Epix #2 (2/1987) (1987), Studio Epix #4 (4/1987) (1987)
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