Strange Stories of Suspense #12
In "The Changeling," a detective's sudden coma sets off an eerie chain of events when the fugitive he's hunting begins to feel an uncanny pull toward him—so strong he can't escape. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Mac Pakula, this 1956 tale from Strange Stories of Suspense #12 explores the unsettling bond between pursuer and prey, with Bill Everett's cover capturing the story's eerie, suspenseful mood.
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When a detective falls into a coma, the fugitive that he has been assigned to apprehend finds that he cannot elude the man. The police chief is happy when the fugitive is delivered over to him and then shocked to find the detective just recovering from his coma.
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