Tales of the Unexpected #5

Sep 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Man Who Laughed at Locks”

In "The Man Who Laughed at Locks," a 1956 tale from Tales of the Unexpected, Henry finds himself caught in a bizarre twist when he believes a mysterious stranger has granted his wish to transform his life—only to discover the truth behind the illusion is far more personal than he imagined. Bill Ely’s art brings the story’s eerie, playful tension to life, while John Prentice’s cover captures the moment’s unsettling charm.

artist, inker Bill Ely · cover John Prentice

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artist, inker Bill Ely

cover pencils, inks John Prentice

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Henry believes that a strange little man has granted his wish to change his life, but it's just a prank played by his wife and a hidden camera TV show.

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