Strange Tales #4
In "The Evil Eye," a 1951 Strange Tales classic, a seemingly innocent adoption takes a chilling turn when a baby's odd behavior strains the fragile bond between Bill and Jenny. With the household plagued by accidents and a mysterious fire that leaves the infant unharmed, Bill's suspicions grow—until the baby reveals a terrifying truth beneath its sweet façade. Written and illustrated by John Romita, with lettering by Joe Letterese, and a cover by Carl Hubbell and Don Rico, this early Marvel tale blends domestic unease with a chilling twist that lingers long after the final page.
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Bill and Jenny adopt a baby but it soon runs Jenny ragged. Bill finds his coffee poisoned and they both nearly die in a mysterious fire, yet the baby somehow got out of the house before the blaze erupted. After Jenny tripped on the baby's teddy and fell to her death, Bill suspected the baby was responsible. Taking Bill's gun, the baby confronts Bill and reveals its true nature: it's an alien in disguise, killing from safety thanks to its innocent appearance. The baby kills Bill and is later adopted by another couple.
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