Vault of Horror #16
"Werewolf Concerto!" is a chilling tale from EC’s Vault of Horror #16 (1950), a standout story written, drawn, and inked by Johnny Craig, whose distinctive style brings every shadow to life. When a series of gruesome murders plague a Hungarian hotel, the owner turns to the famed pianist Mademoiselle Micheline to lure guests back—only to find himself hunted in turn. With a piano lid hiding more than music and a guest who’s not quite what she seems, this tale twists horror and suspense into a haunting, unforgettable night. The cover, also by Johnny Craig, captures the eerie atmosphere with sharp, dramatic lines.
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Guests at a Hungarian hotel are murdered. Guests decide to leave and the owner is upset. In order to get business, he provides famous pianist Mademoiselle Micheline free accommodations. One night, after her arrival guest is horribly murdered, by a werewolf some say. Later that evening, the owner greets Miss Micheline, who heads up to her room. The owner then turns into a werewolf and follows her, but he can find no trace of her. He opens the lid of her piano and finds dirt. As he ponders this, Mademoiselle Michelin, revealed as a vampire, springs out of the darkness and attacks him!
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