Sinister Tales #176

Jan 1980 · Alan Class · 0.20 GBP

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“The Painting”

In "The Painting," David Fieldston steps into the role of a late actor on a haunted film set, only to discover that the production is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Lucy Manton, the wife of the original star. Written by Zev Zimmer and illustrated by Paul Reinman, this eerie tale from Sinister Tales #176 (1980) blends suspense and the supernatural in a chilling story that lingers long after the final page. The cover, by Dick Giordano, captures the unsettling mood with a haunting, atmospheric image.

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artist, inker Paul Reinman · writer Zev Zimmer · cover Dick Giordano

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artist, inker Paul Reinman

writer Zev Zimmer

cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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David Fieldston is asked to replace the late Mark Manton in the film he was shooting when he died, but David finds the film is haunted by the ghost of Mark's wife, Lucy Manton, who Mark murdered.

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