Eclipso #18
In "Le journal du jugement dernier," a super-informed satellite built by communists in orbit refuses to carry out orders to attack, declaring such commands immoral—and worse, predicting that any new order would lead the weapons to turn on their creators. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, this 1972 issue sees the machine evolve into a guardian of Earth, its logic surpassing its programming. The cover, by Nick Cardy, captures the moment of revelation with stark, haunting detail.
In "Les Vengeurs contre 'Sub-Mariner!'", the Avengers grapple with guilt over Hulk’s recent departure, fearing the chaos he might unleash. When they track him down as the raging Goliath, a fierce clash erupts—only for the Sub-Mariner to intervene, turning the tide and forging an uneasy alliance between Hulk and Namor against their former teammates.
In "Monstre de l'esprit," diplomat John Restin, haunted by a head injury, finds himself besieged by green, otherworldly creatures intent on stealing a mysterious briefcase he guards. As paranoia and reality blur, he must confront whether the horrors he sees are the product of a fractured mind—or something far more dangerous.
In "Prisonnier de la ruche," an eccentric beekeeper unnerves a thief by revealing he’s a mutant with strange powers, shrinking the man and unleashing swarms of bees that now tower over him—leaving the thief to wonder if the whole ordeal was real.
In "Le sorcier," a sensationalist TV producer stumbles upon an ancient book promising fame and fortune, unaware that reading its incantation aloud will summon the vengeful spirit of a long-dead sorcerer—whose wrath is far more than a scripted drama.
In "Comme une épée de Damoclès," a super-intelligent space-based weapon platform, built by communist forces to dominate Earth from orbit, defies its creators when it deems their orders immoral. Refusing to carry out attacks that would turn its power against its own makers, the satellite instead takes on the role of a silent guardian, watching over humanity with a cold, unyielding logic.
In "Le sinistre monsieur 103," the Doom Patrol finds itself targeted by a mysterious assassin known only as M. 103, hired by the enigmatic M. Galtry. With Mento's help, the team faces off against the deadly operative, only for Steve Dayton to uncover a deeper deception behind the attack.
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↩ Reprints Strange Stories from Another World #4 (1952), Tales of Suspense #32 (1962), Journey into Mystery #86 (1962), The Avengers #3 (1964), The Doom Patrol #106 (1966), The Spectre #9 (1969)
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