Black Magic #17 – Key Highlights
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Cover Art: Jack Kirby
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Stories & Art: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin, George Roussos, Al Eadeh, Bill Draut & Bob McCarty
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Publisher: Prize Publications
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Genre: Horror / Supernatural / Mystery
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Indicia: Volume 2, Issue 11
🔥 Key Significance
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Features a striking Jack Kirby cover and interior artwork by Kirby, making this a notable issue for collectors of his Golden Age work.
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Includes “Freak!”, featuring pencils by Kirby and inks by both Kirby and his longtime creative partner, Joe Simon.
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Part of the influential Black Magic horror anthology, created by Simon and Kirby as their contribution to the supernatural comics boom of the 1950s.
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Features a diverse lineup of respected Golden Age artists, including Mort Meskin, George Roussos and Bill Draut.
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Includes “The Mary Celeste: Ship of Evil,” a supernatural treatment of one of maritime history's most enduring mysteries.
📖 Story Highlights
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“Freak!” – Illustrated by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Sylvia goes on a date with Dr. Austin, but an unexpected house call and a violent storm force them to spend the night at the Sheridan home, where Sylvia uncovers a disturbing family secret.
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“Guardian Angel” – Illustrated by Mort Meskin, a supernatural tale involving an unexpected guardian.
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“I Wouldn't Let Him Die” – A horror-themed text story.
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“Hoof Beats of the Devil's Horse” – Illustrated by George Roussos, featuring a terrifying supernatural horse.
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“The Mary Celeste: Ship of Evil” – Illustrated by Al Eadeh. A chilling retelling of the true story of the mysterious abandoned ship Mary Celeste.
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“The Soul of a Man!” – Illustrated by Bill Draut, exploring the mysteries of the human soul.
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“The Boy Who Was 2000 Years Old!” – Illustrated by Bob McCarty. While suffering from a fever, young Andy describes life in ancient Rome in perfect Latin—a language he has never learned.
📌 Additional Details
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Cover Issue Number: #17
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Indicia: Volume 2, Issue 11
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Pages: 44
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Format: Full Color
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Cover Price: $0.10
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Publisher: Prize Publications
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Era: 1950s / Pre-Code Horror
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Notable Creators: Jack Kirby & Joe Simon
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Collector Appeal: Kirby cover and interior artwork, a Simon-Kirby collaboration in “Freak!” and a memorable supernatural retelling of the Mary Celeste mystery.
