Gorgo #1

In "Monsters of the Past," a lone caveman gazes in awe at the prehistoric world around him—watching a Pterodactyl soar above and a fierce clash between a Brontosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus. The story quietly reflects on the fleeting nature of these ancient giants, hinting at a future where humans will endure long after they’ve vanished.

In the 1960 science fiction tale "Gorgo," a colossal lizard-like creature emerges from a volcanic eruption off a small Irish island, terrorizing the coast before being captured and sold to the Dorkin London Circus. When it's revealed that the beast is actually an infant, his mother—far larger and even more destructive—tracks him across the sea to England, drawn by his scent. The story unfolds as the mother’s relentless pursuit leads to chaos in London, culminating in a dramatic rescue and return to the ocean.

"Wonders of the Deep!" takes readers on a sweeping tour of the ocean's hidden realm, from the sunlit shallows where plants thrive to the crushing darkness of abyssal trenches where bioluminescent creatures drift through the cold. This non-fiction exploration reveals the bizarre diversity of ocean life—from microscopic organisms to eighty-foot whales—and the incredible pressures and adaptations that allow these creatures to survive in Earth's most mysterious environment. Beyond the nightmarish monsters and ancient shipwrecks that haunt the depths lies untapped potential: vast food sources, minerals, and resources that science is only beginning to unlock for humanity's future.

When the carnival rolls into town, step right up to meet some of history's most remarkable sideshow performers—the Tattooed Man with his skin transformed into living art, the Bearded Lady with her genuine facial hair, the Fire Eater defying the limits of human endurance, and Tom Thumb, the diminutive performer who once worked for P.T. Barnum himself. This 1960 feature celebrates the real people who captivated audiences and became legends of the midway.