EC Archives: Weird Fantasy #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest issues of EC Comics' seminal science fiction anthology, Weird Fantasy, reprinting stories from its initial run in the early 1950s. Featuring the groundbreaking work of artists like Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, and Wally Wood, these tales explore themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and moral dilemmas with EC's signature twist endings. The collection is presented in high-quality archival format, preserving the original comic book colors and including historical essays and notes on the series' impact on the genre.
In "Am I Man or Machine?", timid Luther finds himself tangled in a bizarre twist of fate after stumbling upon a book of black magic in the library. With a crush on the elusive Miss Dennis, he tries a love potion—only to realize too late that mixing it with tea might be a fatal mistake. As a clawed arm reaches for his throat, the line between man and machine begins to blur. Written by Harry Harrison and illustrated by Wally Wood, with inks by Harrison and letters by Jim Wroten, this eerie tale from EC Archives: Weird Fantasy #1 features a cover by Al Feldstein, capturing the story’s unsettling tone in stark, unforgettable detail.
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Timid Luther is smitten with the lovely Miss Dennis, but she doesn't even know he exists. While in the library, he chances upon a book of black magic. It contains a recipe for a love potion, the cure for Luther's heartache! After experimenting on a cat, Luther slips the potion into Miss Dennis' tea. It doesn't seem to work, and a despondent Luther re-reads the recipe. Oops, it turns out the potion shouldn't be mixed with tea; it could cause horrific results. As Luther plans another attempt with the potion, a hairy, clawed arm reaches for his throat.
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