Shock SuspenStories #1
In "The Neat Job!", a young man named Canfield plots to eliminate his uncle to secure a share of the inheritance—only to find himself trapped by the very crime he committed. Written by Al Feldstein and illustrated with chilling precision, this first issue of EC's Shock SuspenStories delivers a twist-laden tale of greed and unintended consequences. The cover, also by Feldstein, captures the story’s grim tension in stark, unforgettable detail.
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Conrad and his friend Reggie head up to the big woods for some relaxation, as well as going hunting for a grizzly bear. However, Reggie voices his loathing for Cartwright's hunting of big game and then making rugs out of them. But Conrad is due for a surprise one night after he bags one grizzly and then hears another one out in the darkness.
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