Mister Mystery #5

May 1952 · Stanley Morse · 0.10 USD

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“The Thirteen Locks!”

In "The Thirteen Locks!", Dennis Langley's sinister scheme to inherit his foster-mother's fortune takes a chilling turn when he impersonates her late husband, Jeffrey, using a haunting Italian opera tune. With the help of his crooked psychiatrist friend Drake, Langley pushes his plan forward—until Jeffrey's corpse suddenly appears, shattering their deception. Art by Walter Palais brings the eerie tension to life, while the cover by Tony Mortellaro captures the story’s unsettling mood.

artist, inker Walter Palais · cover Tony Mortellaro

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artist, inker Walter Palais

cover pencils, inks Tony Mortellaro

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Dennis Langley tries to drive his foster-mother insane to get his hands on the family money. He impersonates her dead husband Jeffrey who used to whistle an Italian opera aria. Langley brings in his crooked psychiatrist friend Drake for assistance. The plans of both men are thwarted when Jeffrey's corpse appears and puts a halt to things.

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