Playboy #3

In "Heavy Medallion," a 1969 issue of Playboy, a man takes his wife’s playful request to "put some magic back in our marriage" far more literally than intended—dressed in a robe and conical hat, he waves a wand over a flaming pot on the coffee table, conjuring more than he bargained for. Written and illustrated by Alden Erikson, the story blends surreal humor with a touch of whimsical mystery, all rendered in Erikson’s distinctive style. The cover by Alden Erikson complements the story’s offbeat tone with a striking, stylized image.