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"The Pest!"

7 pgs. Appeared first time in Eerie #33 (1971). Reprinted in Creepy #132 (1981).
Story: Al Hewetson. Art: Richard Corben (no signature). Lettered by hand (Warren).

In Finland: as "Syöpäläinen!" in Shokki #3 (1/73).
In France: as "Les pesticides" in Eerie [FRA] #9, and Le Carnaval des monstres (1981).
In Italy: as "Gli insetticidi" in Il piacere della paura, and Collana Nera #11: Sudori freddi (1984).
In Spain: as"El parásito" in Delta #4, and Vampus #2 (1971).
In Sweden: as "Ohyran" in Chock 1/72.
In Turkey: as "Böcekler" in Korku 7/1971.

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Keywords: Evil man. Bugs. Metamorfosis. Cousin Eerie.
Synopsis: Kafka's Metamorfosis related story about bug killer salesman. His product is effective, but dangerous to weak minds.
Comment: Brilliant artwork, specially use of zipatone. Excellent story by Al Hewetson.


Copyright © 2000 Heart-Attack-Series, Ink!, SidSid Keränen
Appeared first time 12th Sept. 1997. Last modified February 7, 2007.
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