Creepy Worlds #215
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Jimmy and the Genie" in Creepy Worlds #215 (1983) delivers a quirky, suspenseful twist on the classic capture-and-escape trope, with writer Shane O'Shea and artist John Forte crafting a tale that’s equal parts adventure and quiet character shift. When Max Prine, a hunter with a pride in his craft, witnesses his wife’s abduction by aliens, his journey from captor to reluctant hero unfolds in a tense, uphill chase that tests his instincts and his values. The story’s grounded tone is matched by Ogden Whitney’s vivid cover art, making this a standout in the Alan Class series.
In "The Weavers of Doom!", a ruthless businessman crosses paths with the ancient Norns—three enigmatic women who spin the threads of fate. Drawn by greed, he demands the Norn of the future reveal secrets of the stock market, steals her unfinished tapestry, and flees, unaware that her final thread foretells his own ruin.
In "The Hunter's Prey!" from Creepy Worlds #215, Max Prine—once proud of capturing wild animals for zoos and circuses—finds his life upended when he witnesses his wife Lana being taken by aliens. Trapped and imprisoned with her, he learns the aliens are gathering Earth creatures to transport to their world. As they flee through the wilderness, Max must use his instincts to outwit his captors, turning the tide with a desperate act of survival. The story’s tense chase and unexpected twist reframe Max’s past with quiet, powerful resonance.
In "The Fountain," Maxim Grench, a man obsessed with preserving his wealth and status, embarks on a desperate quest for the mythical fountain of youth—only to find his wish tragically fulfilled in the most unexpected way. Awakened as an infant in a humble home, he must now navigate life among the very class he once looked down upon, his past power and pride stripped away.
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