Forbidden Worlds #80

In "The Ape in the Sky!", a mysterious stranger takes up residence in a quiet cottage, using alchemy to summon strange beings from another world—creatures that promise incredible wonders. But when the townspeople uncover his true identity as Martin J. Colby, the escaped mental patient, their curiosity turns to fear, and the fragile peace of the village shatters. Written by Charles La Coste and illustrated by Paul Reinman, with a striking cover by Ogden Whitney, this 1959 tale from Forbidden Worlds #80 blends eerie mystery and early sci-fi dread in a story that lingers long after the final page.