Forbidden Worlds #140
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Don't Let the Ghost Take Shape!", Magicman slips into a traveling carnival to unravel a mystery behind stolen military secrets—only to confront a Chinese sorcerer whose powers blur the line between illusion and the supernatural. Written by Zev Zimmer and brought to life by artist Pete Costanza with inks by Tom Hickey and letters by Ed Hamilton, this 1966 adventure blends espionage and mysticism in a tale that keeps you guessing. The cover, by Lou Wahl, captures the eerie atmosphere of the carnival’s hidden dangers.
In "Beware the Chinese Sorcerer!", Magicman infiltrates a traveling carnival, posing as a performer to uncover a spy leaking military secrets—only to confront a mysterious Chinese sorcerer whose powers defy explanation. The story unfolds with a tense mix of espionage and supernatural intrigue, as Magicman navigates a world of illusions where nothing is quite as it seems.
In "The Cure from Beyond," a terminally ill man forms an unlikely bond with tiny blue aliens no one else can see, aiding them in their quest for aluminium. In return, they offer him a chance at healing—though the price of that miracle may be far greater than he ever imagined.
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↩ Reprints Adventures into the Unknown #91 (1957), Adventures into the Unknown #104 (1959)
Reprinted in All Suspense #1 (1998), ACG's Heroes #[nn] (2002), Magicman Archives #[nn] (2008)
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