Vault of Evil #8
"Brother Vampire" is a chilling tale from Vault of Evil #8, a 1973 Marvel horror classic that stands out for its eerie premise and psychological dread. Written and illustrated by Sid Greene, the story follows a young man whose desperate fantasy takes a terrifying turn when his imagined girlfriend vanishes—only to be found dead, leading to a wrongful conviction and execution. The haunting cover by Rich Buckler and Vicente Alcázar perfectly captures the story’s grim atmosphere.
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A young man invents a girlfriend for himself, but comes to regret it when he tells people he's meeting her that evening at the bridge, and a body is found floating in the river which matches his description of his girlfriend. He is convicted of murder and executed.
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