Tales of Suspense #24
In "The Insect Man," a greedy prince’s scheme to inherit a queen’s fortune takes a chilling turn when her portrait comes to life, warning her of his treachery—only for ghostly hands to intervene in a moment of supernatural justice. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, this eerie 1961 tale blends gothic suspense with early Marvel mystique, brought to life with moody inks and vibrant colors by Ditko and Stan Goldberg. The haunting cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers captures the story’s eerie tone, making it a standout in the early Tales of Suspense series.
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A greedy prince marries a dowager queen. He tries to use her sleepwalking to cause her death, but the portrait of her husband calls out to warn her, and ghostly hands push the prince to his death.
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