Haunted Horror #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Wage-Earners," a haunting tale from Haunted Horror #1 (2012), the enigmatic Leonore Black walks a razor's edge between woman and monster, her transformation into a giant black widow spider a grim response to those who exploit the innocent. Artist Mike Sekowsky and inker Bill Walton bring her eerie duality to life, while the cover by Lee Elias and Warren Kremer captures the story’s unsettling tone.
In "The Wage-Earners," Henry Mason’s fateful night drive through a cemetery takes a deadly turn when he strikes a mysterious, stunning woman—only to find her unharmed. Drawn to her otherworldly beauty, Henry’s obsession spirals into a shocking act of violence, driven by a desire he can’t explain. But as his world unravels, he begins to suspect the woman he’s come to love is far from human, and her true purpose may be far more sinister than he ever imagined.
In "The Constant Eye," Justin Westrum thinks he’s escaped justice after murdering his business partner Mack and hiding the body in a nearby lake. But the guilt and fear grow as he becomes increasingly convinced that Mack’s spirit is watching him—ever-present, unblinking. As paranoia takes hold, Justin’s desperate attempts to stay hidden begin to unravel, blurring the line between guilt and something far more sinister.
In "Black Magic in a Slinky Gown," Leonore Black walks the line between elegance and terror—her beauty a mask for a monstrous secret. When a man’s cruelty toward spiders crosses a line, she answers with a transformation both stunning and deadly. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with eerie precision, this chilling tale blends glamour with horror in seven unforgettable pages.
In "The Vengeful Curse," Andrew Craven betrays his friend Dave Burk, abandoning him to die in a buried shaft after claiming their shared fortune for himself. Years later, as Andrew and his new wife Elsa settle into a home built above the very grave where Dave lies, the curse Dave uttered in his final moments begins to unfold—slow, relentless, and inescapable.
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Reprinted in The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! #5 (2013)
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