Vault of Evil #17
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "I Crawl Through Graves," a chilling tale from Vault of Evil #17 (1975), a man’s desperate scheme to inherit his aunt’s fortune takes a dark turn when he tries to frighten her into an early grave by claiming to see the mark of death in her palm. Written and illustrated by John Forte, the story unfolds with quiet dread as the aunt’s unexpected reaction—visiting her nephew with a gun—reveals a far deeper concern than greed. The haunting cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito captures the tale’s eerie tone, making this a standout in Marvel’s horror anthology series.
In "The Mark of Death!", a man's twisted scheme to hasten his aunt's demise for her inheritance takes a chilling turn when his attempt to frighten her with a fake omen of death backfires in ways he never expected. What begins as a calculated gamble spirals into a haunting moment of unexpected vulnerability, as the aunt’s reaction reveals a depth of concern far beyond his cold calculations.
In "My Other Body!", a man wrestles with a haunting internal voice that pushes him toward a desperate act—stealing from a jewelry store to impress his girlfriend—only to spiral into guilt so consuming it demands a final, unthinkable reckoning. The story unfolds with chilling intimacy, exploring the fragile line between conscience and self-destruction.
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