Menace #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Lizard-Man," a 1953 Menace issue, a man consumed by self-loathing and societal rejection finds himself on a desperate path after a chance encounter with a wealthy stranger. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Russ Heath, this gripping tale follows Derck Winters as he stumbles into a moment of shocking revelation—only to be thrust into a spiral of chaos and consequence. The cover, by Carl Burgos, captures the story’s eerie tension, setting the stage for a narrative that turns a man’s deepest shame into a twisted, unforgettable reckoning.
In "The Lizard-Man," a mysterious emissary from an ancient underground race pleads with world leaders for a share of the surface for his people—only to be turned away. When his request is denied, he unleashes a hidden fury beneath the earth, sending volcanic forces surging toward the surface in a terrifying display of retribution.
In "The Face of Horror," Derck Winters—haunted by his own grotesque appearance—lives a life of isolation, dreaming of a new face and a new life. When a chance encounter with a wealthy stranger leads to a shocking twist, Derck finds himself at the center of a nightmare he never saw coming. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling tale from Menace #8 (1953) explores the dark cost of obsession and the terrifying power of fate.
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Reprinted in Fear #12 (1973), Beware #1 (1973), Le Tombeau de Dracula #13 (1974), Thor e i Vendicatori #125 (1976), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Menace #1 (2009), Das Monster von Frankenstein #2
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