Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Comic #5
In "Iron Doom," Mr. Matterman—fresh from inheriting Mader Castle on the Rhine—sets his sights on turning the ancient fortress into a torture museum, beginning with the brutal elimination of its caretaker, Hans. As the castle's long-forgotten souls stir in the dungeon, their rage awakens in the shadows, setting the stage for a chilling confrontation. Written by Harold Buchholz, Joel Hodgson, and a team of collaborators, with art by Mimi Simon and a cover by Todd Nauck, this 2019 Dark Horse issue delivers a gothic twist on the series' signature absurd horror.
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Mr. Matterman from New York inherits Mader castle on the Rhine in Germany. He travels there and plans on opening a torture museum. While he's at it, he kills caretaker Hans to start his collection. The castle's tortured souls awake in the dungeon and attack Matterman.
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