Astounding Stories #128
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Stranger in the Storm" presents a chilling psychological twist in a post-apocalyptic tale, as Cole recounts to his psychiatrist how a comet wiped out all life on Earth—except him—only to learn the doctor insists Cole is the illusion. Bill Benulis handles both art and inks for the interior, delivering a stark, unsettling visual tone, while Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio's cover captures the story's eerie, isolated atmosphere. A 15p comic from 1977, it’s a haunting exploration of identity and perception.
In "Scare at Sea!", a group of fishermen are terrorized by a monstrous sea serpent—only to discover it's a Chinese communist submarine in disguise, meant to drive them from sacred waters. But when the deception draws the attention of something far older and more dangerous, the crew finds themselves trapped in the crushing dark, with no escape from the depths below.
In "The Illusion!" from Astounding Stories #128 (1977), Cole confronts his psychiatrist with a staggering claim: a comet wiped out all life on Earth, leaving only him—though he insists the psychiatrist is the one who doesn't exist. The doctor calmly counters, insisting Cole is the illusion, and he, the last man alive.
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