World of Fantasy #12
In "The Face in the Glass!", a desperate thief seeks refuge in the shop of Johan the Mirror Maker, unaware that the old craftsman’s enchanted mirror holds a power far beyond mere reflection. When Johan gifts Boris the mirror to aid his escape, the thief’s transformation spirals into something far more dangerous than he ever imagined. Penciled and inked by John Forte, this eerie tale from 1958 features a haunting cover by Bill Everett, capturing the moment of chilling revelation.
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A thief runs through a village after a robbery. He takes shelter in Johan the Mirror Maker's shop. The police question Johan, but Johan doesn't realize that Boris has snuck in. After the police leave, Boris confronts the old man. Johan gives him a magic mirror that can alter his appearance. Boris transforms his image into that of a younger man, then breaks into a mansion. Fleeing, Boris collides with an old man, who has a heart attack. Back in his room, Boris changes his image to the old man's. The mirror works its magic only too well, as Boris falls to the floor in a death-like state.
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