Tales from the Crypt #5

Mar 1991 · Gladstone · 2.00 USD

📊 ~3,251 copies sold its debut month

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“Telescope”

"Telescope" delivers a chilling twist on marital tension in this 1991 Tales from the Crypt entry, where a man’s desperate plea for relief from his wife’s anger leads him to a mysterious stranger named Mr. Biddy. Written by Al Feldstein and brought to life with sharp, eerie art by Jack Davis—both interior and on the cover—this story unfolds with a slow-burn dread that lingers long after the final panel. The cover by Jack Davis perfectly captures the tale’s unsettling tone, making it a standout in the series.

writer Al Feldstein · artist, inker Jack Davis · colorist Marie Severin · letterer Jim Wroten · cover Jack Davis

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Full credits

writer Al Feldstein

artist, inker Jack Davis

colorist Marie Severin

letterer Jim Wroten

cover pencils, inks Jack Davis

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After a fight with his wife, Archie goes for a walk in the park. He meets a strange man named Mr. Biddy, who seems to understand Archie's problems and volunteers to kill Archie's wife. After the murder, the police arrest Archie, but he protests that Mr. Biddy did the killing. In a roundabout way, the police finally believe him. Sort of.

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