Horror #2
In "Der Mann im Keller," a chilling tale from 1972, Mrs. Coburn confesses to stealing a crucifix—claiming it was to ward off demons that haunt her. Left in the care of a skeptical police force, she’s locked away, unaware of what waits in the dark beneath her home. Written by Steve Skeates and illustrated with haunting precision by Gil Kane, this issue’s dread builds with every page, while Nick Cardy’s cover captures the suffocating tension in a single, unforgettable image.
In "Der Mann im Keller," Ephraim Dark is drawn into a tense encounter with a seemingly kind stranger who offers him a meal, but suspicion twists every gesture—each smile, each word, feels like a trap. As the evening unfolds in a quiet house, the line between hospitality and menace blurs, leaving Ephraim questioning who’s truly watching whom.
In "Doppel-Kreuz," Mrs. Coburn confesses to stealing a cross, claiming it was to escape the demons haunting her—but when the police dismiss her as delusional, they lock her away, leaving her utterly exposed. The story unfolds with chilling precision, weaving dread through a single, isolated moment of vulnerability.
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↩ Reprints House of Mystery #189 (1970), The Witching Hour #12 (1970), The Witching Hour #17 (1971), The Unexpected #129 (1971)
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