Black Magic #1 [40]

In "The Intruders," Marsh and his team race against time to evacuate the moon dome as the mysterious moon-men close in, but Loomis insists on standing and fighting. When an attack breaches the dome, spilling precious oxygen into the void, the two men are forced to confront not just the alien threat—but the unsettling truth behind it. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this tense sci-fi tale from Black Magic #1 (1958) unfolds in just seven pages, blending isolation, suspense, and a chilling revelation about who the real intruders are.

In "Flight," Willie’s desperate bid for freedom after a shipwreck leads him to a remote island where he’s taken in by the wealthy Victor and Laura. Offered a position of power on their sugar plantation, Willie quickly adopts their cruel system of control—until a slave’s escape forces him to confront the cost of his choices. When news of the Seguridos’ deaths reaches him, Willie must decide what kind of life he truly wants.

In "The Valley of Forever!" from Black Magic #1 (1958), explorers Evans and Williams stumble upon a hidden lush valley beneath the Arctic ice, only to be swept into a mysterious city where they meet the enigmatic Philip Kent. Kent offers them eternal life in the valley, but while Williams embraces the promise, Evans refuses and vows to escape—only to discover Kent has been searching for this place for 150 years.