Astounding Stories #180
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Sorcerer," a mysterious stranger seeking work at a quiet gas station soon reveals he’s no ordinary man—his hidden abilities draw the attention of otherworldly forces. As supernatural beings confront him, they offer a chilling choice: surrender his powers or face their wrath. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1986 Alan Class issue features Kirby’s iconic cover pencils and Ayers’ bold inks, capturing the eerie tension of a man caught between worlds.
In "The Sorcerer," a lone stranger named Jo shows up at a remote gas station seeking work, his quiet demeanor hiding something far more unsettling. As strange events unfold and unseen forces begin to close in, Jo is forced to confront a choice that could cost him everything he’s become.
In "The Two-Headed Glip," John Reis shares a strange tale with his son Billy about a creature with two heads, one of which speaks in riddles. When the glip begins appearing in Billy’s dreams, he finds himself drawn to protect it—only to discover that the beast might not be just a dream.
Captain Dixon, Lydia West, and Ed Talbot land on the planet Ardoeplex Og, where they’re called upon to help the desperate inhabitants fend off the terrifying space dragons ravaging their world. With no time to spare, the explorers must navigate alien landscapes and ancient mysteries in a race to find a way to protect the planet before the dragons strike again.
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