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Cover: Wally Wood

Sinister Tales #117

Jan 1972 · Alan Class · 0.06 GBP
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In "The Mysterious Masked Matador!", a fallen bullfighter seeks vengeance through crime, wielding a cape that never stops flapping—much to Daredevil’s annoyance. As Matt Murdock wrestles with the chaos of his own heart, Foggy’s sudden announcement about proposing to Karen forces him into a moment of silence, leaving his own feelings unspoken and his future uncertain. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Wallace Wood, this 1972 tale blends melodrama and mystery with a touch of wry humor, all under the striking cover by Wood.

Contains 7 stories
The Mysterious Masked Matador!
20 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Foggy NelsonKaren PageThe Matador [Manuel Eloganto] (first appearance, origin)

In "The Mysterious Masked Matador!" from Sinister Tales #117, a fallen bullfighter, driven by scorn, dons a dramatic mask and cape to exact vengeance on a world that cast him aside. As Daredevil confronts the flamboyant criminal, his focus wavers—first from Foggy’s news of a proposal to Karen, then from his own unspoken feelings, leaving Matt torn between love and solitude.

Carnival Of Fear
5 pp · Western-Frontier
JinglesWild Bill Hickok
My Son the Creature!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Eve GordonPhineas TrimbleJeremy TrimbleDerek Gordon

In "My Son the Creature!" from Sinister Tales #117, Phineas Trimble's ambitious experiment takes a personal turn when his android, designed to resemble his long-dead son, begins to develop emotions—especially when he falls for a girl. Tensions rise between creator and creation, culminating in a tragic accident that leaves Trimble facing the consequences of his own invention.

Old Cap Hawkins' True Tales
4 pp · War
Lt. Granton
The Owlhoot Ranger
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Jim Kingman
Barton Street
6 pp · Fantasy
Tom Hyatt
Message from the Beyond
1 pp · Fantasy
Jed FarragoBill Eagle

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Wallace Wood
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Wally Wood

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