The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! #23
In "The Muscle Man," businessman Arthur Matlin stumbles upon a magic sundial that calls forth Chronos, the spirit of time, granting him the power to glimpse just a few hours ahead. With this edge, he plans and executes crimes with eerie precision—until the law closes in and the sundial is destroyed. Now trapped in the future, Matlin’s fate is sealed, his only companion the endless rush of time he once manipulated. Illustrated in bold, dynamic style by Lou Cameron, whose distinctive art brings the eerie, timeless dread of the story to life, this issue stands as a striking example of classic horror’s enduring power.
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Businessman Arthur Matlin discovers a magic sundial which summons Chronos, the spirit of time. With the help of Chronos, Matlin can travel some hours ahead into the future. He uses this ability to commit crimes. When the police catch up with him and destroy the sundial, Matlin is condemned to wander the future without ever returning.
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