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A Touch of Genius #[nn]
In "The Forbidden Crypt," a centuries-old witch coven tries to spirit their essence into a modern descendant, but their ritual unravels when a priest’s quick thinking—using two boards to form a cross in the skylight—triggers an unexpected and fiery consequence. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated with stark precision by Steve Ditko, this eerie tale blends historical mystery with supernatural tension, all rendered in Ditko’s signature style. The cover by Steve Ditko captures the moment of dread with chilling clarity.
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An 18th century witch coven attempts to work a spell that will transfer the spirit of one of the witches into the body of her modern day relative but are thwarted when the local priest uses two boards to form a cross in the skylight and the witch's body bursts into flame.
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