Haunt of Fear #26
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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