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Dorset Monster

The Dorset Monster was killing people near the town of Dorset. Doctor Christopher Fenn is called in by the local law enforcement to look into the case. Fenn brings his female companion Wendy along with him. Fenn surmises the creature was invoked by ancient druids to defend against the invading Romans. While performing his investigations, he uses a book called “The Devil’s Catalogue” to summon three ghostly Roman soldiers. The ghost Antonius leads the three. A second is named Claudius, the third unidentified. The Ghost Romans handily dispatch the beast, only to quickly turn on Fenn and Wendy. Fenn calls upon an ancient Roman rule that people may call sanctuary when in a Roman camp until such time as there is a trial held. The Romans confer quickly, returning a guilty verdict, and prepare to execute Doctor Fenn and Wendy. The time it took the Romans to confer, however, was enough for Fenn to consult the book and banish them for good.
Alias Dorset Monster
Real Names/Alt Names Unknown
Characteristics Ajax-Farrell Universe, Monster Mash, Atomic Age, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Eisner & Iger Studio, Frank Belknap Long
First Appearance Haunted Thrills #17 (Sept.-Oct. 1954)
First Publisher Ajax-Farrell [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Haunted Thrills #17
Sample Read Haunted Thrills [DCM] [CB+]
Description The Dorset Monster was killing people near the town of Dorset. Doctor Christopher Fenn is called in by the local law enforcement to look into the case. Fenn brings his female companion Wendy along with him. Fenn surmises the creature was invoked by ancient druids to defend against the invading Romans. While performing his investigations, he uses a book called “The Devil’s Catalogue” to summon three ghostly Roman soldiers. The ghost Antonius leads the three. A second is named Claudius, the third unidentified. The Ghost Romans handily dispatch the beast, only to quickly turn on Fenn and Wendy. Fenn calls upon an ancient Roman rule that people may call sanctuary when in a Roman camp until such time as there is a trial held. The Romans confer quickly, returning a guilty verdict, and prepare to execute Doctor Fenn and Wendy. The time it took the Romans to confer, however, was enough for Fenn to consult the book and banish them for good.
Source Dorset Monster – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Haunted Thrills #17 (Sept.-Oct. 1954) | Eisner & Iger Studio, Frank Belknap Long
Haunted Thrills #17 (Sept.-Oct. 1954) | Eisner & Iger Studio, Frank Belknap Long