Astounding Stories #172

Jan 1984 · Alan Class · 0.25 GBP

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“The Thing in the Sea”

In "The Thing in the Sea," scientist Adam Marsh—devoted to evolution and skeptical of myth—accidentally activates a time machine and awakens in a pristine, untouched world, isolated and awaiting a figure he can't quite name. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated with eerie precision by Steve Ditko, this 1984 Alan Class tale blends scientific curiosity with mythic mystery, all framed by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio’s striking cover.

writer Joe Gill · artist, inker Steve Ditko · letterer Jon D'Agostino · cover Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio

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writer Joe Gill

artist, inker Steve Ditko

letterer Jon D'Agostino

cover pencils, inks Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio

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Adam Marsh, a scientist who teaches evolution and dismisses notions of Adam and Eve, stumbles on a time machine and finds himself alone in paradise waiting for his Eve.

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