Crime SuspenStories #12
In "The Execution!", a desperate man commits murder for money, only to find himself haunted by a strange, recurring dime—its presence growing in his pocket like a curse. Written by Al Feldstein and brought to life with stark, haunting visuals by Johnny Craig, this chilling tale from Crime SuspenStories #12 (1952) unfolds with a quiet dread that lingers long after the final page. The cover by Johnny Craig captures the story’s tense atmosphere, perfectly framing a moment of irreversible consequence.
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A seemingly happily married couple actually hate one another, and the husband wants out of the 15-year marriage. The wife refuses. They get involved in an auto accident, and Gladys is paralyzed in the wreck. Ernest decides to stay with her to tend to her needs but demands a night off every week. He buys her a gun to shoot any intruder that may break in while he is gone. When he comes home, Gladys has a surprise for him; she is not paralyzed after all, and she intends to kill him!
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