Etranges Aventures #45
In "Aux mains du démon," a man uncovers a hidden race of subterranean creatures that inspire African wood carvings—only to find no one believes his terrifying discovery. As his warnings fall on deaf ears, even an expert in African folklore dismisses him, only to be revealed in a chilling twist as one of the very beings he claimed to study. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with a cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, this 1975 issue blends eerie folklore with a slow-burn dread that lingers long after the final page.
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A man discovers a race of creatures that come up from below ground that the African natives base their wood carvings upon. Since they keep their presence secret, the man worries they mean humanity harm, but everyone he speaks to refuses to believe his fantastic tale. Finally, an African expert agrees to listen to his story, but convinces the man he is imagining things. After he leaves the expert's office, the expert is shown removing a rubber mask revealing him as one of the gargoyles.
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