Astounding Stories #76
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Betrayal!", a traveling American magician named Morton is summoned to a Near Eastern country to rival a local illusionist who’s won the people’s favor. With dazzling skill, Morton proves his superiority and leaves behind a cryptic message meant to inspire the populace—only for officials to later learn his plane never landed, leaving the fate of the message, and Morton himself, in doubt. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Dick Giordano, with inks by Vince Alascia and letters by Jon D'Agostino, the issue features a striking cover by John Buscema and Sam Grainger.
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In a Near Eastern country, a magician impresses the people. To keep the peace, officials send for a magician from America to compete. Morton proves himself the more powerful mage and he leaves a powerful message for the people, but the officials soon after receive word that Morton would not be arriving as his plane had gone down.
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