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Cover: Graham Ingels

Haunt of Fear #26

Jul 1954 · EC · 0.10 USD
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"Marriage Vow" in Haunt of Fear #26 (1954) delivers a chilling tale of guilt and spectral retribution, written by Otto Binder and illustrated with haunting precision by Reed Crandall, whose inks and Marie Severin’s colors deepen the story’s dread. Cover by Graham Ingels captures the story’s oppressive mood, a visual echo of the man’s growing torment. This early EC horror gem stands out for its psychological weight and a twist that lingers long after the final panel.

Contains 4 stories
Marriage Vow
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Old Witch (host)Martin SaundersEva Saunders (Martin's wife, death, returns from the grave)

In "Marriage Vow," a woman returns from the grave to reclaim her role as a wife—though her devotion comes with a chilling twist. Haunted by betrayal, she confronts her husband with a vow that refuses to let death end their bond, whispering, “...till death do us part. That means both of us die! Not just one!” as she calls him to bed.

The Shadow Knows
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Vault-Keeper (host)

In "The Shadow Knows," a man’s dark ambition leads him to murder his wife, only to find that her shadow refuses to let him go. As he tries to build a new life with a wealthy woman, the lingering presence of her shadow begins to unravel everything he’s gained. Written by a master of suspense and illustrated with chilling precision, this haunting tale from Haunt of Fear #26 explores the inescapable weight of guilt—and the silent witness that follows you to your grave.

Spoiled
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Old Witch (host)

In "Spoiled," a chilling tale from Haunt of Fear #26, the wife of a brilliant surgeon and her lover face a horrifying fate when their affair takes a grotesque turn—leaving their bodies twisted in a macabre display that defies reason. The story’s unsettling premise unfolds with cold precision, blending psychological dread with the surgical precision of a man whose genius extends beyond the operating table.

Comes The Dawn!
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Crypt-Keeper (host)

In "Comes The Dawn!" from Haunt of Fear #26, a man huddles in a remote Arctic cabin, barricaded against a vampire prowling just beyond the door. With the sun’s return his only hope, he begins to realize the long, endless night may never end.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $132
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $5,781
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $2,547
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,101*
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $1,388
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $1,153
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $665
CGC 7.0 · 8 in census $577
CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $475
CGC 6.0 · 11 in census $386
CGC 5.5 · 12 in census $326
CGC 5.0 · 12 in census $326
CGC 4.5 · 19 in census $268
CGC 4.0 · 18 in census $266
CGC 3.5 · 6 in census $180
CGC 3.0 · 6 in census $180*
CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $161
CGC 2.0 · 5 in census $127
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $96*
CGC 1.0 · 3 in census $80*
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Full credits

artist, inker Reed Crandall
colorist Marie Severin
letterer Jim Wroten
cover pencils, inks Graham Ingels

Reprints

Reprinted in Haunt of Fear #5 (1985), Iskalde Grøss #1/1989 (1989), Iskalde Grøss #8/1989 (1989), Iskalde Grøss #1/1990 (1990), The Comic Book Makers #[nn] (1990), Iskalde Grøss #2/1990 (1990), Skræk #2 (1994), Haunt of Fear #26 (1999), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #29 (2021), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #35 (2024), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #36 (2024), Artisan Edition #[16] (2024), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #37 (2024)

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