Giant-Size Chillers #2
In "Treasure Hunt with Death!", a chilling tale from Giant-Size Chillers #2 (1975), a dying man's final act sets a macabre trap for his nephew, testing loyalty with a staged death that blurs the line between life and deception. Written by Don McGregor and illustrated by Paul Reinman, with lettering by Denise Wohl, the story unfolds in a tense, suspense-filled atmosphere where appearances are dangerously misleading. The cover by Gil Kane and John Romita captures the eerie mood perfectly, hinting at secrets buried beneath the surface.
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As Samuel is dying, Dr. Latham gives him pills. When Harold arrives Latham claims Samuel is dead as they had arranged. Harold plans to nail his uncle's body up inside the coffin to prevent any future autopsies but when Latham intervenes, Harold kills him. Harold has a story prepared for the police about Latham's death but when the police arrive they find Samuel alive inside the coffin - Latham's pills simulated death so Samuel could spy on his nephew's true character.
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