Forbidden Worlds Archives #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of the Forbidden Worlds Archives series collects issues from the classic 1950s-1960s American Comics Group anthology series, featuring a mix of horror, science fiction, and supernatural tales. Dark Horse's archival presentation preserves the original comic stories and artwork from this influential pre-Code and Code-era title, showcasing the work of various writers and artists who contributed to the series' run.
In "The Flying Head," Joe steps up as best man for his friend’s wedding, but something’s off—his pal’s bride is eerily secretive, refuses photos, and has chosen a honeymoon destination she won’t reveal. As Joe digs into her past, he uncovers a pattern of other weddings that ended in strange disappearances, leaving him to wonder if the bride is more than she seems. With moody, surreal art by Jay Disbrow and a haunting cover by Ken Bald, this issue from the Forbidden Worlds Archives series blends eerie atmosphere with quiet dread.
In "Bride of Doom," Joe finds himself caught between loyalty and dread as he prepares to be best man at his friend’s wedding—only to grow uneasy over the bride’s chilling secrecy, her refusal to be photographed, and the ominous honeymoon destination she’s chosen. With past weddings involving her ending in unexplained disappearances, Joe can’t shake the feeling that something far darker is about to unfold.
In "Were-Spider's Doom," Mrs. Black, a half-human, half-spider creature dwelling in the isolated Smokey Mountains, hunts alone—until her latest prey proves to be no ordinary victim. Mr. Vespid, a half-human, half-wasp hybrid, awakens with a hunger of his own, turning the tables on his would-be predator in a tale of twisted survival and hidden instincts.
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