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Cover: Nick Cardy

The Witching Hour #17

Oct 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "This Little Witch Went to College," a centuries-old sorcerer’s ghost returns to haunt the descendant of the one who once thwarted him—this time, from the halls of a modern college. With Howard Sherman handling both art and inks, the eerie tale unfolds in vivid, expressive detail, while Nick Cardy’s cover captures the story’s spooked charm in classic DC style.

Contains 5 stories
This Little Witch Went to College
9 pp · Horror-Suspense
ClaireFrederick StokesGinaMary Welles

In "This Little Witch Went to College," Claire finds herself drawn into a strange spell cast by the enigmatic Gina, pulling even reluctant Frederick Stokes into the dark intrigue. As the tension mounts between the students, Frederick must find a way to break the spell before it's too late.

Fingers of Fear!
7.67 pp · Horror-Suspense
Albert TisdaleJacksonEmersonPowersDuvall

In "Fingers of Fear!", Albert Tisdale finds himself haunted by the faces of his murdered expedition members—each one appearing on his fingers, whispering vengeance as he struggles to escape the horror he’s unleashed. With Jackson, Emerson, Powers, and Duvall dead, their lingering presence claws at his sanity, turning his own hands into a cursed mirror of guilt.

The Second Life of Simon Steele
7.67 pp · Fantasy
Simon SteeleDanny ClayTad MillerChet BaxterMiss WhalenMike FarmerWilly Lawson

In "The Second Life of Simon Steele," the vengeful spirit of a long-dead lawyer, Simon Steele, awakens after 150 years to haunt the descendants of those who once thwarted him—specifically, the modern-day heirs of his old enemies. With the help of his spectral allies, including Danny Clay and Tad Miller, Simon begins to unravel a web of secrets tied to a forgotten curse, targeting those who now bear the names of his former foes. As the past and present collide, the line between justice and vengeance blurs in this chilling tale of legacy and retribution.

The Corpse Who Carried Cash!
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
Otis
The Man in the Cellar
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
Ephraim Dark

In "The Man in the Cellar," Ephraim Dark finds himself unsettled by a seemingly kind stranger who offers him a meal—yet every gesture feels like a calculated move, each smile a mask hiding something darker. As shadows lengthen and suspicion takes root, Ephraim can't shake the feeling that he’s not just a guest, but a target.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $43
CGC 9.8 · 5 in census $1,724*
CGC 9.6 · 10 in census $511*
CGC 9.4 · 13 in census $295*
CGC 9.2 · 7 in census $208*
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $170*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $139*
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $127*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $112*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $95*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $86*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $83*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $56*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Howard Sherman
cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

Reprints

↩ Reprints Sensation Comics #109 (1952), House of Secrets #46 (1961)

Reprinted in Shock Classics #1 (1972), Shock Classics #8 (1972), Skrækmagasinet #1/1972 (1972), Horror #1 (1972), Skrækmagasinet #2/1972 (1972), Skrekk Magasinet #1/1972 (1972), Horror #2 (1972), Skräckmagasinet #2/1972 (1972), Skrekk Magasinet #2/1972 (1972), Skrækmagasinet #2/1973 (1973), Horror #8 (1973), Skrekk Magasinet #3/1973 (1973), Shock Classics #30 (1974), Skrækmagasinet #7/1974 (1974), Horror #24 (1974), Il Est Minuit... l'Heure des Sorcières #8 (1976), Weird Mystery Tales #41 (1979), Doomsday Album #15 (1980), Gigant #8/1985 (1985), Showcase Presents: The Witching Hour #1 (2011), Skräckmagasinet #3/1973, Skräckmagasinet #7/1974

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