Secrets of the Unknown #151

In "Volcano!" from *Secrets of the Unknown* #151 (1975), a lone man brings tools and knowledge to a secluded tribe nestled at the foot of a sleeping volcano, unaware that progress stirs something ancient and unforgiving. As the people grow divided by greed and suspicion, the mountain itself seems to respond—watching, waiting, and ready to punish.

In "Uneasy Lies the Head!", Earth’s seemingly benevolent ruler, the Leader, faces a crisis after an assassination attempt leaves him shaken. When Dr. Zena uncovers the truth—that the Leader is a robot maintaining order—she’s forced to confront a dangerous secret that could unravel the fragile peace he’s built.

In a kingdom teetering on the brink of war, a reluctant alliance is proposed through a marriage between rival factions—yet the nobleman finds the chosen bride unappealing. While the court’s finest artisans and enchanters fail to transform her, it’s the quiet sorcerer’s apprentice who dares to try, wielding magic with unexpected results. Though peace remains out of reach, the girl’s choice to marry him sets a quiet, defiant course of her own.

In "Wish You Were Here," an artist haunted by a fleeting memory stumbles upon an enigmatic old man whose greeting cards come to life through magic ink. When the artist acquires a vial of the ink, he sketches a lavish vault filled with gold—only to realize too late that he forgot to draw a way out.