Secrets of the Unknown #203
In "The Man in the Crazy Maze," a scientist’s experiment with a legendary serum transforms his dog into a golden force for good—until greed threatens to undo the miracle. With stark, expressive art by Bernie Krigstein, this 1981 tale explores the fragile line between generosity and desire, rendered with haunting precision. The striking cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko captures the story’s surreal tension, making it a standout in the Alan Class series.
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A scientist recreates the serum that gave Midas his golden touch and feeds it to his dog. Anything the dog touches turns to gold and he donates the gold to help people. Another man with greedy intent breaks in and unlocks the dog's cage. While the two men are locked in a struggle, the dog touches them and they are transmuted into gold. The statue is displayed as a moral lesson for people of the struggle between selflessness and greed.
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