The Thing #5

Oct 1952 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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“Curse of Karnak”

In "Curse of Karnak," a 1952 Charlton Comics gem, a jealous lover's fatal act unleashes a haunting twist: the murdered pianist Bruno Augustin returns not as a spirit, but as a force of sound, manipulating the world through vibrations only his killer can feel. With moody art by Bob Forgione and a chilling cover by Lou Morales, this eerie tale blends melodrama and supernatural suspense in a story that lingers long after the final page.

artist, inker Bob Forgione · cover Lou Morales

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artist, inker Bob Forgione

cover pencils, inks Lou Morales

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Jim Shervin kills Bruno Augustin, the rival for his love of the beautiful Cleo. The pianist's ghost comes back from the dead and haunts his murderer by moving objects around via acoustical vibrations.

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