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Cover: Lou Morales
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The Thing #5

Oct 1952 · Charlton · 0.10 USD
📊 ~20,346 copies sold its debut month
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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.

Contains 5 stories
Curse of Karnak
8 pp · Horror-Suspense

Deep in the ruins of Karnak, secretary Mona Davis accompanies Professor Ambrose on an expedition to unearth the tomb of King Mentu—despite repeated warnings from the locals about an ancient curse. When the team finally breaks through into the burial chamber and discovers a mysterious book of incantations, the professor's hunger for knowledge sets in motion forces far older and deadlier than anyone imagined.

Harmony of Horror
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Harmony of Horror," Jim Shervin’s jealousy turns deadly when he kills Bruno Augustin, the man who rivals him for Cleo’s affection. But the pianist’s spirit refuses to rest, returning as a vengeful presence that stirs the world around Jim through unseen acoustical vibrations—each note a whisper of retribution.

Murderers' Row
9 pp · Horror-Suspense

In the eerie glow of Professor Caglio’s wax exhibition, where historical murderers seem unnervingly lifelike, Elsa and her boyfriend Terry find themselves locked in a storage room with no clear way out. As the shadows shift and the air grows thick with dread, they must unravel the strange forces at play before the night claims them.

The Tavern of Terror
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Tavern of Terror," a young man seeking shelter for the night finds himself trapped in an isolated inn ruled by an ancient female vampire. As shadows stretch and the air grows thick, she emerges to warn him—stay, or face the price of his defiance.

Untitled Horror-Suspense story
0.5 pp · Horror-Suspense

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $108
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $3,261*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,093*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,014*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $795*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $638*
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CGC 7.0 · 8 in census $530*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $445*
CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $385*
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $323*
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $308*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $263*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $228*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $203*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $180*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $146*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $63*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Forgione
cover pencils, inks Lou Morales

Reprints

Reprinted in Doomsday #17 (1974), Haunted Horror #12 (2014), The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics! #16 (2016), Gwandanaland Comics #1999-A (2019), Gwandanaland Comics #1295

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