Dark Mysteries #20
In "The Clutch of the Devil Fish," a haunting tale from 1954’s Dark Mysteries #20, an old executioner named Pierre takes on a young assistant, Jean, unaware that his own jealousy will ignite a chain of horrors. When Jean begins to bond with Pierre’s wife, Marianne, the executioner’s rage leads to a fatal mistake—one that doesn’t end with death. Gerald Altman’s stark, expressive art brings the story’s grim atmosphere to life, while Hy Fleishman’s cover captures the chilling moment of terror and transformation.
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Pierre, an old executioner, hires a young assistant, Jean, to help him with his work. Which is to burn people at the stake. When Jean hits it off with Marianne, Pierre's lovely wife, Pierre seethes with jealousy and "accidentally" burns Jean on the pyre. Marianne is heartbroken. Jean returns from the grave, frightens Pierre to death and takes Marianne with him.
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