The Witching Hour #84 is an issue of the series The Witching Hour (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1978.
Synopsis for "Of Greed and the Mummy"
A witch sends an Egyptian queen into the future where she encounters a man who cares only about her wealth. When the witch follows her, the man betrays the queen and offers himself to the witch in exchange for wealth. The witch transports the two of them another thousand years into the future.
Appearing in "Of Greed and the Mummy"
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Featured Characters:
- Queen Ras-Ti-Ki
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Antagonists:
- Xoa
- Greg Bohland
Other Characters:
- Pharaoh Ramtepsut (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- 1978
- Museum
- 1024 B.C.
Synopsis for "The Ace of Death"
A circus assistant is bullied by another performer and the fortune teller gives him a deck of cards which she says will kill his tormenter if he draws the ace of spades. The performer does draw the card, but when the assistant does so as well, the performer's rope breaks and he falls into the assistant resulting in both of their deaths.
Appearing in "The Ace of Death"
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Featured Characters:
- Herbie (Dies)
Supporting Characters:
- Madame Zorini
Antagonists:
- Bruno Corki (Dies)
Synopsis for "Never Wed a Warlock"
A warlock marries a woman and becomes an abusive husband until his mother arrives, takes pity on the new bride, and teaches her the secrets of witchcraft so that she can fight fire with fire.
Appearing in "Never Wed a Warlock"
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Synopsis for "Think Murder"
Appearing in "Think Murder"
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Synopsis for "Mountain of Fear"
Appearing in "Mountain of Fear"
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Notes
- Includes untitled introductory humorous one-page feature by E.R. Cruz, featuring Cynthia, Mildred, and Mordred.
Trivia
- Mildred revealed that Xoa, the personal sorceress of Queen Ras-Ti-Ki, is one of her ancestors.
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