Relatos Salvajes #44

"El vals de la condena" is a haunting tale from Relatos Salvajes #44 (1977), a standout issue from Ediciones Vértice that delivers a chilling twist on fate and sacrifice. Written by Salvador Dulcet and brought to life by the dynamic art team of Harry Anderson and John Forte—whose inks add depth to the story’s eerie atmosphere—this story follows Hugh Carter, a man whose fragile health masks a deeper burden: the desperate need to save his ailing wife. As the elevator ascends to the 13th floor, he confronts a figure who claims to be Death, setting in motion a moment that will redefine his understanding of love and destiny. The cover, a striking collaboration by Bob Larkin and López Espí, captures the story’s tension in shadow and silhouette.