Astonishing #37
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Master of the Genie," a 1955 10-cent comic from Marvel, a man named Potter journeys to Arabia seeking Aladdin's lamp, hoping to reshape his life through a genie’s power. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated with crisp, dynamic art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, the story unfolds as each wish backfires in increasingly tragic ways. The cover, a striking piece by Sol Brodsky, captures the moment of perilous temptation.
In "Master of the Genie," Jo Potter journeys to Arabia seeking Aladdin’s lamp, hoping to reshape his life with the genie’s power—only to find his wishes twisted into tragedy. When he wishes for a young, beautiful wife, the genie’s dark magic kills his wife Nora and forces him to marry Ahmed’s daughter, setting off a chain of sorrow he can’t undo.
In "And Then... Mars!", Mishon, a mysterious figure, recruits scientists to build a rocket to Mars—only to reveal his true origins once they arrive. As the expedition reaches the red planet, his secret unfolds, and the mission takes a shocking turn.
In "The Devil-Man!" from *Astonishing* #37 (1955), Dr. Parrish attempts to cure Tenney of his grotesque goitre, only to find the affliction mysteriously transferring to himself during the operation—transforming him into the very thing he sought to heal. The story unfolds with a chilling twist, as the line between healer and monster begins to blur.
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