Cover: John Severin & Carl Burgos

Astonishing #46

Feb 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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“Forbidden Forest!”

In "Forbidden Forest!", a mysterious post office shipment of shrunken people sets off a bizarre chain of events when the recipients suddenly expand to full size upon delivery. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Robert McCarty, this 1956 tale unfolds with a quirky twist as a Martian entrepreneur tries to revolutionize transport by shrinking travelers for mail delivery. The cover by John Severin and Carl Burgos captures the story’s playful sci-fi intrigue.

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writer Paul S. Newman · artist, inker Robert McCarty · letterer Morrie Kuramoto · cover John Severin, Carl Burgos

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writer Paul S. Newman

artist, inker Robert McCarty

letterer Morrie Kuramoto

cover pencils, inks John Severin

cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

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The post office investigates boxes that contain shrunken people which expand to full size upon arrival at their destination. The business turns out to be run by an enterprising Martian wishing to compete with the rail and plane fare services.

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