Shock SuspenStories #5
In "Well-Traveled!", a chilling tale from the groundbreaking *Shock SuspenStories* #5 (1952), a man's desperate attempt to hide a gruesome crime takes a horrifying turn when his friend unknowingly serves him a meal made from the very remains he tried to conceal. Written by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, with stark, unforgettable art by Jack Davis and vibrant coloring by Marie Severin, this story unfolds with a cold precision that lingers long after the final panel. The cover, a striking illustration by Wally Wood, captures the unease of the moment without spoiling the twist.
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A man murders his wife and cuts up her body in the tub to store in the meat locker. His plans to dispose of the remains are continually frustrated until his friend invites him for dinner, and, after he's taken a bite, reveals to him that he borrowed the meat from the locker.
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