Spectral #1

Name: Spectral #1
Brand: Arédit-Artima

Jan 1974 · Arédit-Artima · 3,50 FRF

“La Chose des Marécages”

"La Chose des Marécages" kicks off Spectral #1 (1974) with a chilling tale of vengeance and obsession, as former partner Burt Jorgens returns from prison to haunt Richard Forman with cryptic tattoos that portend deadly accidents. Written by John Broome and brought to life with moody, precise art by Carmine Infantino and Sy Barry, the story unfolds in a tense, atmospheric dread. The haunting cover by Bernie Wrightson perfectly captures the creeping unease of the tale.

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writer John Broome · artist Carmine Infantino · inker Sy Barry · cover Bernie Wrightson

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Cast · 9 characters

Alec Holland Anton Arcane Ferrett La Chose des Marécages Le Fantôme Linda Holland Matt Cable Mister E.Nathan Ellery

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writer John Broome

artist Carmine Infantino

inker Sy Barry

cover pencils, inks Bernie Wrightson

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Richard Forman made a fortune with counterfeit money, but let his partner Burt Jorgens go to prison. Years later Jorgens is released and stalks Forman by tattooing him in his sleep with symbols foreboding strange accidents. Finally confronting Forman, Jorgens drowns him in the hotel swimming pool.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).