Tales from the Crypt #20

In "The Thing from the Sea," a chilling tale from EC's Tales from the Crypt #20 (1950), a solitary artist's unsettling sketch takes a terrifying turn when he encounters a man who looks exactly like the figure he drew. Written, drawn, and inked by Johnny Craig—whose masterful control of shadow and suspense defines the story—this haunting narrative unfolds with quiet dread, blending fate and obsession in a single, unforgettable encounter. The cover, also by Craig, captures the story’s eerie tone with a stark, unforgettable image.