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Web of Mystery #12

Aug 1952 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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In "The Arm of Tatra Magis," a 1952 Ace Magazines horror tale, the feeble-minded Luis Diego awakens a long-dead witch, setting off a chain of dark events that spiral beyond his control. With haunting artwork by Lou Cameron, this eerie story unfolds in a tale of forbidden resurrection, forbidden desires, and the price of greed. The cover by John Chilly captures the dread with a chilling, gothic flair.

Contains 6 stories
The Arm of Tatra Magis
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In the shadow of a solar eclipse, a forgotten expedition in Mongolia stumbles upon the ancient and cursed Khan Tatra Magis—awake, undead, and leading a horde of riding Mongol zombies through the frozen wastes.

True Tales of Unexplained Mystery #23
1 pp · Horror-Suspense

In the heart of the Sahara, a lone American photographer stumbles upon a haunting spectacle: a duel between two Arab horsemen, frozen in time, their presence as real as the sand beneath their hooves—though they’ve been dead for thirty years. The story unfolds in eerie silence, where the desert’s ancient stillness holds secrets older than memory.

The Footlight Furies
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Footlight Furies," aspiring actress Inez Fane rises to stardom under the eerie guidance of a mysterious mentor—only to discover her success comes at a monstrous cost. As fame and bloodlust pull her deeper into the dark, her nights become a blur of shadows and blinding lights, where the stage and the hunt collide.

True Tales of Unexplained Mystery #24
1 pp · Horror-Suspense

In Venice, a legend whispers of a massive black raven that once snatched a ruby necklace from the duchess’s neck—400 years later, the same eerie event repeats when a woman purchases the famed jewel, setting an ancient mystery in motion once more.

The Carpenter's Cursed Creature
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Carpenter's Cursed Creature," a desperate man’s crime unleashes a terrifying force when his blood awakens a towering wooden statue. As the creature stirs to life, its relentless pursuit turns the carpenter’s own workshop into a trap he can’t escape.

The Silver Bell of Doom
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Silver Bell of Doom," a man haunted by guilt and ambition unleashes a dark legacy when he resurrects a hanged witch, setting in motion a tragic tale of power, betrayal, and retribution. Once married and living in luxury, his growing greed leads to a horrific act that spirals into a cycle of violence and justice—ending in a fate as cruel as the one he once escaped.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $67
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $433*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $340
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $227*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $166*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $166
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $132
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $112*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $92
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $77*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $53*
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Full credits

artist, inker Lou Cameron
cover pencils, inks John Chilly

Reprints

Reprinted in Voodoo #8 (1961), Zombie #9 (1961), Mystic #28 (1962), Mystic #29 (1962), Spellbound #28 (1962), Spellbound #29 (1962), Tales from the Tomb #3 (1971), Witches Tales #3 (1971), Tales of Voodoo #4 (1971), Weird #4 (1971), Golden Comics #1

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