Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of the living. After being ferried by Death across a river to the land of the dead, Carlton is quizzed by Death’s black robed assistants. When it is determined he doesn’t belong there, he is tormented. Death requests his presence at the dock, where he sees Dr. Clode arriving into the afterlife. Dr. Albert Carlton realizes his hopes to return to the land of the living are dashed. Dr. Albert Carlton possesses the knowledge of a medical doctor and the skills to perform medical procedures.
Alias Albert Carlton |
Real Names/Alt Names Albert Carlton |
Characteristics Doctor, Fawcett Universe, Atomic Age |
Creators/Key Contributors Ed Hamilton |
First Appearance Beware! Terror Tales #3 (Sept. 1952) |
First Publisher Fawcett [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Beware! Terror Tales #3 |
Sample Read Beware! Terror Tales [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of the living. After being ferried by Death across a river to the land of the dead, Carlton is quizzed by Death’s black robed assistants. When it is determined he doesn’t belong there, he is tormented. Death requests his presence at the dock, where he sees Dr. Clode arriving into the afterlife. Dr. Albert Carlton realizes his hopes to return to the land of the living are dashed. Dr. Albert Carlton possesses the knowledge of a medical doctor and the skills to perform medical procedures. |
Source Albert Carlton – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |