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Cover: Gil Kane & Tom Palmer

Vault of Evil #1

Feb 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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In "The Thing that Grew!", John Clay’s greed leads him to steal a cursed ruby from a dying monk in Tibet—only to learn that the monk’s severed hand holds a terrible promise. Now a wealthy man haunted by a single, decaying hand, John must race against time to prevent the ashes from falling. Penciled by Paul Reinman and inked by Paul Reinman, with a striking cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer, this 1973 Marvel tale blends supernatural dread with a chilling countdown.

Contains 4 stories
The Thing that Grew!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Joshua BorglumBlakely

In "The Thing that Grew!", Professor Joshua Borglum finds himself haunted by a monstrous creation born from an accident involving his blood and a mysterious experiment. As the creature grows stronger and begins to hunt for more blood, Blakely becomes entangled in the escalating terror, forcing Borglum to confront the horrifying consequences of his own ambition.

The Withered Hand
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
John Clay

In the high altitudes of Tibet, John Clay stole more than just a priceless ruby—he took a monk’s hand, sealing a curse with his greed. Now, years later, wealth can’t buy peace as he races to keep the withered hand from turning to dust, haunted by the monk’s dying promise: he will come for him when it does.

The Man in the Box!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

In a quiet corner of the world, a tiny man lives inside a green box, emerging each night to quietly help others. When a burglar steals his home and demands to know how to shrink himself, the little man—true to his nature—shows him the way.

Poor Mister Watkins
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Harry HigginsCathyMr. WatkinsMr. Grey

In the quiet hush of the library, Harry Higgins finds delight in tormenting those around him—first a young woman, then her replacement, Mr. Watkins. His harassment follows Mr. Watkins beyond the library’s doors, escalating into something far more unsettling. When Harry finally crosses a line and tracks Mr. Watkins to his home, he discovers a truth that turns his cruelty into something far more dangerous.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Fine) $21
CGC 9.8 · 5 in census $1,114
CGC 9.6 · 16 in census $293
CGC 9.4 · 28 in census $162
CGC 9.2 · 38 in census $120
CGC 9.0 · 23 in census $120
CGC 8.5 · 25 in census $120
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CGC 8.0 · 13 in census $82*
CGC 7.5 · 20 in census $64
CGC 7.0 · 11 in census $61*
CGC 6.5 · 18 in census $55*
CGC 6.0 · 9 in census $54*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $42*
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $40*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $36*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $34*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $28*
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Full credits

artist, inker Paul Reinman
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Tom Palmer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventures into Terror #7 (1951), Menace #1 (1953), Adventures into Terror #19 (1953), Journey into Unknown Worlds #33 (1955)

Reprinted in Vampyr #12 (1974), Marvel Firsts: The 1970s #1 (2011), Vault of Evil #1

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