Tales from the Crypt #43
In "Four-Way Split," a 1954 EC classic, a TV panel game takes a chilling turn when a guest's answers subtly point to a dark secret. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with sharp art by George Evans and bold colors by Marie Severin, the story unfolds with eerie precision. Jack Davis’s iconic cover captures the twist with a sinister flair, making this a standout in the series’ legendary run.
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A television show about guessing the guest's occupation brings on a manufacturer of red ink. As the panel asks more questions of the guest, they begin to grow annoyed with the host, as the answers seem to dance around the idea that the guest may be a vampire. The host assures the panel that the man has a legitimate occupation, but they feel the host has double-crossed them. The host is delighted he has stumped the panel and reveals to the guest what he's won, a coffin, which surprises the guest. The panel descend upon him and drain his blood, relieved that he's not one of them.
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