Uncanny Tales #76
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Call Him... Fear!" is a standout tale from Uncanny Tales #76 (1971), featuring a hauntingly simple yet powerful story by Stan Lee, illustrated with striking clarity by John Forte. In this memorable one-shot, a small-time racketeer’s desperate attempt to evade judgment after death—armed with borrowed wings and a robe—unravels in a moment of quiet, devastating truth. The cover, a masterful blend of shadow and dread by Gene Colan, perfectly captures the story’s eerie, introspective tone.
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A small-time racketeer dies and ascends toward heaven. Along the way, he finds wings and a robe that he thinks will enable him to blend in and escape judgement. His plan fails and he realizes that he doesn't fool anyone in death, just like he didn't fool anyone in life.
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