Plot:

Young Janet Lee is trying to prove that giant bats are driving the terrified villagers of Fearton from their homes. It’s Janet’s belief that the bats are controlled by a sinister Miss Brendon, the owner of Dark’s Folly. With newspaper reporter Tom Brookes, Janet keeps watch on the castle. Suddenly the giant bats appear and the pair are spotted.

Notes:

• Art: Adolfo Usero
• Issues 42-44 the title was “The Village of Fear” before “the” was dropped
• Reprinted and translated to Dutch as “Dorp van de angst ” – Debbie Groot Mysterieboek #7 (1978)

Appeared:

• (The) Village of Fear – Spellbound: #42 (09 July 1977) – #52 (17 September 1977)