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"A Demon at the Door": Cydrek and his acolytes perform a summoning spell, and get more than they bargained for when the devil knocks at their door. They'll remain safe so long as they do not answer, and they will know the devil because whatever form he's in, o

Quote1 Death—! Death has come amongst us! He has crossed the bridge that our circle opened — and I could not keep him back! Quote2
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Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion #11 is an issue of the series Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1973.

Synopsis for "A Demon at the Door"

Cydrek and his acolytes perform a summoning spell, and get more than they bargained for when the devil knocks at their door. They'll remain safe so long as they do not answer, and they will know the devil because whatever form he's in, only has one eye.

Jack takes the shotgun and runs outside when the dogs howl, but is subdued by a giant winged beast. Just before dawn, the Sheriff knocks at the door about Jack's dead body in the yard. When Dawn opens it for him, they see that the Sheriff only has one eye...

Appearing in "A Demon at the Door"

Featured Characters:

  • Charity (Host) (Narrator)
  • Cydrek (Psychic) (Single appearance)
  • Dawn (Single appearance)
  • Jack (Single appearance; dies)

Supporting Characters:

  • Mr. Stevens (Single appearance)

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  • Shotgun

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Synopsis for "Bum Rap"

The thief Augustus breaks into the museum to steal Egyptian artifacts for Winston, but finds himself getting a "Bum Wrap" when the ancient owner of those artifacts objects.

Appearing in "Bum Rap"

Featured Characters:

  • Augustus Chervil (Single appearance)

Supporting Characters:

  • Winston (Augustus Chervil's employer) (Single appearance)

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Synopsis for "Generation Gap!"

A shipwreck in the 19th Century leaves Scott on an island of beautiful young women, whose only company are all elderly men. The women fight over him, and Lara becomes his bride.

As Scott ages, Lara retains her youth but her husband becomes more and more upset with the situation, finally finding the Fountain of Youth that the women kept from him — for good reason.

Appearing in "Generation Gap!"

Featured Characters:

  • Scott Damon (Explorer) (Single appearance)

Supporting Characters:

  • Women of the Uncharted Isle (Unnamed)
    • Lara (Single appearance)

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Items:

  • Women's Swords and Shields

Vehicles:

  • Tall Ship (Single appearance) (Destroyed)

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Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion 11.001

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