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Cover: Leonard B. Cole & L. B. Cole
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Spook #29

Jul 1954 · Star Publications [1949-1954] · 0.10 USD
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In "Solo for Death," a 1954 Star Publications gem, the ghost of Ivan Rasgoth—cursed for cowardice six centuries prior—haunts his ancestral castle, bound by chains and the weight of his shame. Now, his descendant James D Campbell has inherited the estate, unaware that only a true act of courage can break the curse. Written and illustrated by Jay Disbrow, with a haunting cover by Leonard B. Cole, this eerie tale blends Gothic dread with a timeless test of legacy.

Contains 5 stories
Solo for Death
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Alexander GoravichRubin Goravich (his twin)

In "Solo for Death," a man's envy of his twin brother's musical talent drives him to murder—only to face a terrifying return from the grave, as the brother rises as a vengeful phantom. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1954 tale from Spook #29 delivers a haunting exploration of guilt and retribution.

Spook of the Congo
5 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Jo-JoTanee

When a mysterious, disfigured man begins abducting the jungle's maidens using a sinister device that transforms them into flowers, Jo-Jo races against time to stop him—and save Tanee, the woman he loves. Forced into a desperate gambit that tests both his courage and his faith, Jo-Jo must navigate treachery, magic, and his own doubts to reclaim what the villain has stolen. A tale of sacrifice, dark sorcery, and one man's battle to restore his jungle home from a fate worse than death itself.

Killer's Holiday..
7 pp · Crime
The Chameleon [Pete Stockbridge]Stuttering SteveTootsie

When Pete Stockbridge—known as the Chameleon for his mastery of disguise—helps a panicked woman escape a pursuer in a New York nightclub, he's framed for her murder when she's shot dead right in front of him. Now wanted for a crime he didn't commit and facing the electric chair, the master of disguise must use his wits and talents to track down the real killers before the law catches up with him. Watch as the Chameleon outsmarts those who tried to bring him down in this clever crime tale from 1954.

The Thing from Beyond
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
James D. CampbellIvan Rasgoth (his ancestor)

In the shadowed halls of a forgotten castle, a curse born from cowardice echoes through time. James D. Campbell, the latest heir, inherits more than stone and silence—he inherits a ghost’s unbroken chain and a legacy of fear. To finally lay the past to rest, one descendant must face the past with courage, but bravery is not a gift handed down—it must be chosen.

The Vengeful Phantom
1 pp · Horror-Suspense
Ambrose McShavenEric Porter

Ambrose McShaven has lived with a dark secret for years—the murder of his partner Eric Porter—but his crime may not go unpunished when a vengeful spirit returns in the dead of night with a promise of retribution. As McShaven faces what appears to be Porter's ghostly visitation, the line between supernatural terror and guilty conscience grows perilously thin. Will the phantom's ancient oath of revenge finally be fulfilled?

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $285
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $2,003*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,529*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $1,245*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $918
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $872*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
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CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $777
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $588
CGC 4.5 · 6 in census $498*
CGC 4.0 · 7 in census $447
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $413
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $349*
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $291*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $254*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $188*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $132*
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Full credits

artist, inker, writer Jay Disbrow
cover pencils Leonard B. Cole
cover inks L. B. Cole

Reprints

↩ Reprints Target Comics #5 [61] (1945), Jo-Jo Comics #24 (1949), Blue Bolt #112 (1952), Blue Bolt #114 (1952)

Reprinted in The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! #19 (2017)

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