EC Archives: Weird Science #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first seven issues of the groundbreaking EC Comics series Weird Science, originally published from 1950 to 1951. Featuring the visionary work of writer/artist Al Feldstein and legendary artist Wally Wood, these stories blend science fiction with horror and social commentary, showcasing the innovative storytelling and detailed art that defined the EC era. The collection includes classic tales like 'The Man Who Rocked the Earth' and 'The Flying Saucer Invasion,' presented in restored color from the original comic books.
"Lost in the Microcosm" is a standout entry in EC Archives: Weird Science #1, showcasing Harvey Kurtzman’s masterful storytelling and artistry in a tale of survival and transformation. After an atomic bomb devastates their world, Luis and Rosa endure unimaginable loss—only for Rosa to return home, give birth to their son Pedro, and pass away, leaving the child to be discovered by the President. With Kurtzman handling every aspect of the interior art and design, and Al Feldstein’s striking cover capturing the story’s haunting tone, this 2022 Dark Horse release offers a chilling, thought-provoking glimpse into a fractured future where a single child’s fate reshapes a nation.
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Luis and Rosa are aboard their fishing boat, having survived the atomic bomb explosion.....but both were affected by the harmful radiation. Luis is dying and disappointed that he won't live to see the birth of their child. Somehow, however, Rosa survived, making it back to their home in Argenta and giving birth to a boy, Pedro. Knowing her days are numbered, she takes Pedro to the President's office, but passes away before she can see him. The President soon discovers this young child, due to radiation, has become a genius, and is made the new Prime Minister of the nation.
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