Uncanny Tales #38
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Behind the Locked Door!", a man discovers a strange power: when he paints objects onto a canvas featuring a model he loves, they materialize in reality. But when she leaves him—unmoved by his greed—he realizes the magic only works with her presence, leaving him trapped between illusion and loss. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Bill Benulis, with a striking cover by Joe Maneely, this 1955 tale from Uncanny Tales #38 blends mystery and melancholy in a haunting exploration of desire and consequence.
In "Behind the Locked Door!" from Uncanny Tales #38, a man haunted by self-doubt stumbles upon a mysterious corridor in an abandoned house, where glimpses of unseen kindness reveal the quiet impact of his own past generosity. The story unfolds with quiet wonder, offering a poignant look at how small acts ripple far beyond what we can see.
In "Morgan's Magic Picture!", a man discovers a strange canvas that brings his painted creations to life—only when a woman he doesn’t truly love is present. As his obsession with wealth grows, she departs, leaving him unable to conjure anything without her. The story unfolds with quiet mystery, exploring the cost of desire and the fragile magic that binds them.
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Reprinted in Journey into Mystery #10 (1974), Uncanny Tales #3 (1974), Crypt of Shadows #12 (1974), Crypt of Shadows #21 (1975), Cumbres de tortura #66, Der Eiserne #10
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