The Tormented #2

In "Design For Death," newlyweds Roberta and Ed head out on a honeymoon camping trip, but their idyllic escape takes a dark turn when Roberta is attacked and assaulted. As Ed seeks justice, Roberta’s increasingly erratic behavior leads her to identify multiple men as her attacker—each time demanding Ed carry out a killing. Mike Sekowsky’s stark, expressive art captures the growing tension and psychological unraveling, while Mike Roy’s cover vividly conveys the story’s mounting dread. A 10-cent comic from 1954, this issue stands as a chilling exploration of trauma and perception.