Journey into Mystery #23
In "Gone...But Not Forgotten?", a woman returns to her childhood home a decade after leaving, only to discover her old dollhouse—long thought abandoned—now inhabited by dolls that seem to have aged right along with her. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Gene Colan, this eerie tale blends nostalgia with subtle unease, exploring the lingering presence of the past in quiet, unexpected ways. The haunting cover by Carl Burgos captures the story’s mysterious tone.
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Now that she's twelve, a girl's parents think she is too old for her dollhouse, so they put it in the attic. Ten years later, when the woman is married and moved back into the house, she is surprised to find the dolls appear as if they have aged ten years.
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