Shock SuspenStories #11

Oct 1953 · EC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Tryst!", a tense domestic rift ignites when Dr. Clark's resentment toward his wife's brother, Burt, reaches a boiling point. Late one night, driven by hunger and disdain, Burt ventures into the secluded greenhouse—only to stumble upon something far more dangerous than a midnight snack. Al Feldstein's chilling script, brought to life with sharp, unsettling detail by Marie Severin on art and inks, delivers EC's signature blend of psychological dread and unexpected horror. The cover by Johnny Craig perfectly captures the story's eerie tension, a haunting image that lingers long after the final page.

Contains 4 stories

The Tryst!

8 pp · Crime

Julie Adams [aka Julie Hendricks] (a secretary)Mr. Cowles (Hendrick's employee)Mr. Farnsworth (client of Hendricks, death)Tommy (an orphan, death)John Hendricks (villain, Julie's boss and later husband)

in gratitude...

7 pp · Crime

Marcia NorrisAndrew Norris (Marcia's husband)Joey Norris (war hero, the Norris' son)unnamed town MayorHank (Jeoy's Army pal, death, flashback)

In "in gratitude...", a Korean War veteran confronts the prejudice of his hometown after a painful memory resurfaces: the sacrifice of his Black comrade, who died shielding him from a grenade. The story grapples with guilt, memory, and the quiet injustice of a community that honors its heroes only on its own terms.

The Space Suitors

6 pp · Science Fiction

Milton Griffith (death)Wanda Griffith (villain, wife of Milton, death)Donald Conrad (villain, Wanda's lover, death)

In "The Space Suitors," a woman and her lover plot to kill her husband during a space mission, but his clever deception turns the tide—trapping them both on a lifeless planetoid when he triggers the rocket's launch. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1953 tale from Shock SuspenStories #11 turns zero gravity into a deadly game of survival.

...Three's A Crowd

7 pp · Crime

Della (Alan's wife, death)Andy (friend of Della and Alan, death)Alan (Della's husband)

Jo’s husband, convinced his wife and his best friend are having an affair, sets a deadly trap—but the truth is far less sinister. In this tense, twist-driven tale from *Shock SuspenStories* #11, paranoia and mistaken intent collide in a story that turns a simple anniversary plan into a deadly game.