Marvel Tales #116
In "Won't You Step Into My Parlor?", a chilling tale from Marvel Tales #116 (1953), a desperate doctor exploits a young boy named Billy, whose terrifying power lies in killing with a single word and a pointed finger. Drawn with eerie precision by Tony DiPreta, the story unfolds as the doctor’s twisted experiments spiral beyond control—until Billy’s final act of defiance leaves a haunting question in the air. Joe Maneely’s striking cover captures the story’s unsettling tone, making this a standout moment in early Marvel horror.
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A doctor discovers a young boy who has the ability to kill people by pointing his finger and saying 'bang' so he decides to use the child to eliminate his rivals. The doctor keeps rewarding Billy with peppermint sticks for each killing, but when the doctor takes Billy to a funeral to eliminate a large group at once, Billy points his finger at him and says 'bang'. When the commotion attracts a passerby he asks Billy what is the situation with the dead man beside him and Billy says "He was a bad man. He gave me too much peppermint sticks and now I have a stomachache!"
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