Astonishing #10

In "The Man Who Owned a Ghost!" from Astonishing #10 (1952), Jo finds herself trapped in a house haunted by a spectral presence she didn’t summon—only to discover the ghost is her late husband, who believed he could use the spirit to drive away her guests and claim her life. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with chilling precision, turning a tale of supernatural revenge into a haunting twist of identity and guilt.

In "I Solved the Problem!" from Astonishing #10 (1952), Dr. Fell’s groundbreaking plant promises to end famine—until its relentless growth threatens to overwhelm humanity itself. A tense, thought-provoking sci-fi tale that explores the unintended consequences of well-meaning innovation.

In "Melvin and the Martian," a reluctant Earthling named Melvin finds himself caught in a tense standoff with Aada, a stranded Martian. When Melvin lets Aada take a stolen ship to return home, the true nature of the vessel—hidden in plain sight—threatens to unravel everything, setting off a chain of consequences far beyond the red planet’s surface.

In "Only an Insect!" from Astonishing #10 (1952), a scientist's assistant whose cruel amusement with insects takes a terrifying turn finds himself shrunk to their size after accidentally spilling a mysterious compound. Now trapped in a world where every surface is a mountain and every shadow a threat, he faces the ultimate reversal of power.