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Teller of Tales
Teller

Real Name

Unknown

First Appearance

Horrific #8 (Nov. 1953)

Original Publisher

Comic Media

Created by

Don Heck

Origin[]

"The Satanic weaver of suspense who relates four ghoulish tales of terror to turn your blood to ice. Introducing THE TELLER."

Introduced only as "The Teller" and later self-identified as the Teller of Tales, he gained his powers after a chemical explosion in a lab experiment he was working on damaged his face and put him in a coma.

When he recovers, he finds his appearance has changed and he can read people's thoughts. He also has the ability to foretell the future.

Powers and abilities[]

The Teller can read thoughts projected from individuals. He has education in chemistry and can work practically in the field.

Notes[]

Teller of Tales heads up a group of other narrators in the Horrific comic series. The other narrators are Walter Werewolf, Garry Ghoul, Freddie Demon, and Victor Vampire.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Horrific #8-13, Terrific #14
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