Mystic Comics #4
In "The Trustees of Hate," spirit medium Claire Voyant is tempted by Satan after a moment of doubt, leading to a tragic chain of events when her curse claims the lives of a mother and daughter. The son, consumed by grief and rage, kills Claire—only for Satan to claim her soul and transform her into the Black Widow. Given a mission to return to Earth and avenge her death by killing her murderer, she is also tasked with collecting the souls of evil men at Satan’s command. With haunting art by Harry Sahle and a striking cover by Alex Schomburg, this 1940 classic blends supernatural dread with moral ambiguity in a story that remains a standout in early Marvel's occult lineup.
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Spirit medium Claire Voyant, momentarily influenced by Satan, curses a family after they doubt her skills. When the mother and daughter of the family die, the son blames Claire and kills her. Satan claims her soul and transforms her into the Black Widow. After giving her a tour of Hell, he allows her to go back to earth and avenge herself by killing her own murderer. Satan then tells the Black Widow that her role will be to collect the souls of evil men on earth at his direction.
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