Teller of Tales | |
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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 monster narrators in the Horrific comic series which include a werewolf, vampire, ghoul, and demon. Their names are Walter Werewolf, Garry Ghoul, Freddie Demon, and Victor Vampire.
Public Domain Appearances[]
- Horrific #8-13, Terrific #14