Ghost Manor #17
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Truth in the Fire," Arthur Hoyt's ruthless ambition leads him to a remote island where he seeks to exploit its people—only to awaken something far older and more dangerous than he imagined. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life by Charles Nicholas with inks by Vince Alascia, this 1974 Charlton classic blends colonial tension with supernatural dread. The cover by Tom Sutton captures the moment of reckoning, perfectly framing the island’s secrets in shadow and flame.
In "The Truth in the Fire," Arthur Hoyt's ruthless ambition leads him to a remote island where he attempts to exploit the native people. After destroying their fire idols, he discovers the terrifying truth: the fire gods are real, and they remember those who defy them.
In "Bury Me Deep!" from Ghost Manor #17, Ted Caris and Ramona Sharples think they’ve covered their tracks after killing Ramona’s husband for his inheritance—until they realize they didn’t bury him deep enough. Now, the dead man’s restless spirit begins to stir, and the consequences of their crime are far from buried.
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Reprinted in Ghost Manor #4 (1978), Beyond the Grave #15 (1984)
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