Amazing Stories of Suspense #183
"He Walked Through Walls!" is a standout tale from Amazing Stories of Suspense #183 (1980), featuring a haunting, surreal story drawn with precision by Steve Ditko, whose distinctive art brings the creeping unease of a man trapped by his own ambition. When a jealous drummer seeks supernatural help to surpass his rival, a gypsy’s curse grants him fame—but at a cost he never anticipated. The cover, a dynamic piece by Jack Kirby with inks by Dick Ayers, captures the story’s eerie tension, making this a must-have for fans of classic British horror comics and Ditko’s singular style.
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A second-string drummer is envious of another member of the band, and so when he hears about a local gypsy, he goes to see her about improving his playing ability. At first, she refuses to help him because she can tell he is asking out of impure motives, but he threatens her with violence and so she casts her spell. At first, he is happy with his new fame as an excellent drummer, until he realizes...that he can never stop.
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