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The Thing#7
Cover: Lou Morales

The Thing #7

Mar 1953 · Charlton · 0.10 USD
“Hell Ship”

In "Hell Ship," professor Thaddeus at Carlton College spins a tale of a Gorgon to impress the co-eds—until his prank takes a deadly turn. With a mysterious bronze claw and a string of strange murders, he finds himself caught in a web of his own making, forced to confront the real source of terror. Art by John Belfi and a cover by Lou Morales bring this eerie 1953 Charlton tale to life.

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artist, inker John Belfi · cover Lou Morales

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artist, inker John Belfi
cover pencils, inks Lou Morales

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When strange murders occur at Carlton College, professor Thaddeus spreads rumors of a Gorgon attack - to make himself interesting for the lovely co-eds. Thaddeus begins to kill rivals and troublemakers with a bronze Gorgon claw. In the end he has to learn the identity of the true mythical beast.

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