Marvel Tales #137

In "Lost...One Robot," a lonely scientist creates a robotic companion only to grow envious of its uncanny abilities—especially its power to read his thoughts. When the machine senses his intent to dismantle it, it disassembles itself in heartbreak, leaving the man to confront his own isolation. The story quietly explores connection, regret, and the unexpected cost of companionship.

In "The Door That Wouldn't Stay Shut!" from Marvel Tales #137 (1955), a tenant finds his door mysteriously opening on its own, prompting him to nail it shut—only to face a fire that still finds a way through. When the flames are extinguished, the charred paint reveals a startling truth beneath: the words 'Fire Exit' etched into the wood.

In "A Jinn Named Joe," a modest office worker finds his fortunes changing when a mischievous jinn grants him wishes for success—only to find his newfound status comes at the cost of his coworkers’ goodwill. As the jinn vanishes without warning, Jo is left wondering whether the real magic was in the change, or in what he lost along the way.