House of Mystery #16

Jul 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Dead Men Tell No Tales!”

In "Dead Men Tell No Tales!", a 1953 DC gem, the ruthless gangster Nesbitt finds himself haunted by the eerie, crime-re-enacting shadow of the private detective he murdered—Maxon. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated with chilling precision by Curt Swan, this haunting tale unfolds as Nesbitt’s guilt manifests in a way he can’t outrun, with the cover by Curt Swan capturing the story’s unsettling mood.

writer Jack Miller · artist Curt Swan · cover Curt Swan

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writer Jack Miller

artist Curt Swan

cover pencils Curt Swan

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After having murdered the private detective Maxon, the gangster Nesbitt is followed by Maxon's bodiless shadow. He can't shake the crime re-enacting shadow of his victim and drives his car into a tree.

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