Haunt of Fear #13

In "For the Love of Death!" from Haunt of Fear #13 (1952), a group of neighborhood boys grow suspicious when the new kid, Ezra, never joins their games. When they follow Ezra’s uncle one night and witness him draining a victim’s blood, they’re convinced he’s a vampire—and that Ezra is being held captive. Determined to stop him, the boys plan to stake the uncle the next day, only to uncover a chilling secret in the cellar. Written by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, with art by Jack Kamen and coloring by Marie Severin, this classic EC horror tale delivers a twist that lingers long after the final panel. The cover, a chilling masterpiece by Graham Ingels, captures the story’s eerie tone.