Secrets of the Unknown #S[C]

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“The Hunter's Prey”

In "The Hunter's Prey," a mysterious stranger offers Barton a series of enchanted bottles, each promising a different wish—wealth, friendship, travel—until the final one reveals a deeper truth. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Bernard Baily, this tale from Secrets of the Unknown #S[C] blends wonder and introspection in a story where desire leads not to fulfillment, but to revelation. The cover by Bill Everett captures the eerie allure of the unknown.

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writer Carl Wessler · artist, inker Bernard Baily · cover Bill Everett

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writer Carl Wessler

artist, inker Bernard Baily

cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

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Barton meets a strange man who has bottles of magic mixtures which grant a heart's desire. Barton drinks wealth and gains money - unsatisfied he drinks friendship and gains friends - unsatisfied he drinks travel and sees the world. Finally he drinks truth and gives money to the needy, discovering true satisfaction.

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