Warehouse Clearance Chamber Of Chills #17 (1953) Support Local [7RsW8YkN]

This striking May 1953 cover by Lee Elias captures the macabre allure of pre-Code horror comics. The image depicts a man, clad in a vivid yellow jacket, recoiling in terror amidst gravestones as lightning illuminates the night—a dramatic use of chiaroscuro heightens the tension. The phrase "This is the last thing you’ll remember in… Amnesia!" teases the chilling tale within, where a man struck by lightning uncovers his diabolical identity.

Published during America’s post-war fascination with psychological horror, this issue reflects anxieties of identity and mortality. Its bold visuals and suspenseful themes remain emblematic of 1950s horror artistry.