Five-Score Comic Monthly #14

In "I Was Slave to the Wizard's Lamp," Emmet Mason becomes entangled in a strange bargain when he buys an ancient lamp bound by a ten-year curse: keep it lit, or die. After years of devotion, the lamp is destroyed in a fire—only to reveal a hidden blue ruby, sparking doubt in Mason’s mind about whether the curse was ever real at all.

In "You Stole Our Planet," two scientists racing to build a shield against nuclear fallout find themselves confronted by alien visitors who claim Earth is theirs. As the tension builds, the truth of their mistaken identity slowly unfolds, leading to a tense and thoughtful resolution.

In "The Menace of the Alien Test Tubes!" from Five-Score Comic Monthly #14 (1959), four mysterious chemicals sealed in test tubes arrive on Earth via an alien missile, triggering unpredictable and perilous reactions. The sudden arrival sends shockwaves through the scientific community, especially two researchers whose own groundbreaking invention now stands in the shadow of an extraterrestrial threat.

In "The Man Who Made Utopia," the enigmatic Mr. Erutuf unveils a dazzling city of futuristic homes, promising a life beyond today’s limitations—yet Earth’s inhabitants struggle to grasp the vision he offers. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page tale from Five-Score Comic Monthly #14 (1959) explores the quiet tension between progress and readiness, where innovation meets the limits of human understanding.

In "The Boy with the Super Powers!", a mysterious young boy arrives at a quiet farm, brought by two enigmatic strangers who entrust the farmer and his wife with his care. As the boy’s unusual abilities begin to surface, the family finds themselves caught in a secret struggle far beyond their small world.