Web of Evil #2 is an issue of the series Web of Evil (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1953.
Synopsis for "Hangman's Horror"
After he is framed and hung for murder, Jeb Daws returns to enact revenge on those who orchestrated his wrongful death.
Appearing in "Hangman's Horror"
Featured Characters:
- Jeb Daws (Single appearance; dies)
Villains:
- Dean Daniel Slade (Single appearance; dies)
- Lt. Stephen/Clark Gendley (Single appearance; dies)
- Hawkins (Single appearance; dies)
- Judge Beech (Single appearance; dies)
Locations:
Synopsis for "Ghost Ship"
After sinking their rival's ship, Blackjack Grant and his crew find themselves haunted by Hook Larson on the anniversary of his death every year, killing another crewmember each time. On the fifth anniversary, the phantom captain goes after Grant himself.
Appearing in "Ghost Ship"
Featured Characters:
- Hook Larson (Single appearance; dies)
- Blackjack Grant
Supporting Characters:
- Grant's First Mate, Grady (Single appearance; dies)
- Grant's shipmate, Dolan (Single appearance; dies)
Vehicles:
- Hook Larson's Tug
- Blackjack Grant's Tug
Synopsis for "Make-Up for Death"
Recently deceased actor Karl Rageese returns from the grave to kill those he blames for his career's downfall.
Appearing in "Make-Up for Death"
Featured Characters:
- Jo Carter
- Jan Sloan
- Lester Leeds
Villains:
- Karl Rageese (Resurrected)
Other Characters:
- Jarvis
- Joan of Arc (Mentioned only)
- Doris
Synopsis for "The Corpse That Wouldn't Die!"
Charles Venable arrived at the estate of Charles Granger, a researcher studying a Sanskrit book on sorcery to attain the power of bringing the dead to life and returning it to the grave. However, something kept incessantly banging on the study door. When confronted about it, Carl revealed that he and his brother Andrew were studying sorcery, though Andrew was far more talented at it. In a fit of jealousy, Carl murdered his brother - but the Corpse returned night after night, growing stronger and bolder each time.
As Venable attempted to leave, the Corpse broke into the inner house to finally get revenge on his brother. Unable to find the spell in time to return Andrew Granger to the grave, Venable could only call the police, revealing the deceased Granger brothers' grisly studies.
Appearing in "The Corpse That Wouldn't Die!"
Featured Characters:
- Andrew Granger, the Corpse (Resurrected)
Supporting Characters:
- Charles Venable
- Carl Granger (Single appearance; dies)
Locations:
- Granger Estate
Items:
- Sanskrit Book on Sorcery
Notes
- Also appearing in this issue of Web of Evil was:
- "The Sobbing Thing" (text story)
- "Hangman's Horror" mentions Gendley's first name as Stephen during the trial, and Clark when an angry mob kills him.
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