Cover: Bill Everett

Marvel Tales #107

Jun 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Thing in the Sewer," a man assumes the identity of a wealthy relative he’s just murdered—only to uncover a horrifying secret tied to the very house he plans to tear down. Gene Colan’s moody art brings the creeping dread to life, while Bill Everett’s cover captures the story’s grim, suspenseful tone. A chilling 1952 tale of identity and buried guilt, this issue stands out in Marvel’s early years.

Contains 5 stories

The Thing in the Sewer

5 pp

The Man With the Whip

5 pp

In "The Man With the Whip," a boy with three eyes and fangs—trapped in a dungeon by a guardian he resents—seizes his chance when the man leaves the door unlocked. After ending his captor’s life, he steps into the world beyond, determined to find out what it holds.

Going My Way?

5 pp

The Glass Eye

4 pp · Horror-Suspense

Harry Hull (villain, museum guard, death)Charlie Perkins (villain, museum guard, death)

In "The Glass Eye," two museum guards make a fatal mistake when they attempt to steal the gems from an ancient idol’s eye sockets—only to find the statue has a mind of its own. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1952 tale from Marvel Tales #107 turns a quiet night shift into a nightmare of supernatural retribution.

Trapped By the Dead!

5 pp

In "Trapped By the Dead!" from Marvel Tales #107 (1952), a man assumes the identity of a wealthy relative he's murdered—only to uncover a chilling secret buried in the very house he plans to tear down. As workmen expose a hidden wing, he realizes too late that his victim’s fortune was built on a decade-old crime, and the past has a way of rising from the walls.