The Hand of Fate #16 (1953)

In "The Clock of Doom Strikes Loud!" from *The Hand of Fate* #16 (1953), a selfish man’s death leads him to the afterlife, where he’s given a chance to cheat fate by stepping through three doors—each labeled "Money," "Power," and "Love." Each return to life ends in ruin, revealing the futility of escaping one’s true destiny. The story’s chilling simplicity and typeset Leroy lettering lend a stark, timeless weight to its haunting message.

In "The Black Curse of Rhan Giva," a grieving Indian servant seeks vengeance after his master’s death, trapping the late man’s daughter within a cursed doll house. When Doctor Lithencourt arrives to uncover the truth, he must confront a dark magic that defies reason.

In "Havoc on the Midway," a desperate circus stage hand trades everything for fame, fortune, and the girl he desires—only to find that success comes at a terrible cost. When the devil claims his due in the most shocking way, the price of ambition becomes horrifyingly clear.