Scary Tales #32
In "Surprise!", Sam Jordan discovers a mystical Tibetan chant that lets him freeze all living things with his voice—perfect for a life of crime. But when he tries to test his power on a snake, he learns the hard way that not every creature hears the same. Written by Steve Morisi and illustrated by Pete Morisi, this chilling tale from 1982 delivers a clever twist with a touch of dark humor. The cover, by Steve Ditko, captures the moment with eerie precision.
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Sam Jordan learns an ancient Tibetan trick to freeze all living things within the sound of his voice by a magical chant. He turns to crime. Too bad he doesn't know that snakes are deaf.
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