Relatos Fabulosos #70
In "La Bombilla Letal," Lucas, managing the local pet store, is put to the test when a curious female customer walks in seeking a small companion. After showcasing a multilingual parrot with impressive verbal skills, she challenges him with a surprising question—can the bird sing? The story unfolds with quiet tension, set against the backdrop of a 1965 Mexican comic, its cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson capturing the moment with sharp, expressive detail.
In "El Cantante," a young man walks into a singing audition with bold confidence, launching into a powerful note that echoes through the room. When the manager asks what kind of note that was, the singer proudly declares it an "A-flat," only to be met with a wry reply: "Sounded more like an A-minus."
In "Escape del baño," Jorgito faces off against the inevitable—his mom’s suspicion—after a failed attempt to skip his bath. When his neighbor casually asks if he got away with it, Jorgito admits his plan unraveled when the sponge and towel stayed dry.
In a quiet moment at the pet store, Lucas, the ever-enthusiastic clerk, tries to impress a curious customer with a multilingual parrot—only to be met with a simple, unexpected question that leaves him scrambling.
Find on ebay
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
↩ Reprints The Atom #8 (1963)
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.