Showcase Presents: Strange Adventures #2

In "The 2nd Deluge of Earth!", a blind scientist living in isolation in the countryside finds his quiet life upended when Martians arrive at his doorstep. After forcing their way in, they play dominoes with him while revealing their plan to flood Earth with saltwater—turning our continents into a new home for their dying planet.

In "The Incredible Eyes of Arthur Gail!", a mysterious accident leaves Arthur Gail blind to everything but living things—turning his world into a strange, shifting landscape of flesh and life. When he's accused of stealing his company's secret formula, his unique perception becomes the key to proving his innocence, though the truth may be more complicated than anyone expected.

In "The Amazing Human Race!", John Adair's groundbreaking machine reveals something unsettling: the praying mantis, long thought mindless, is plotting to enslave humanity. As images from the insect's mind flicker to life on his screen, Adair realizes the true depth of their intelligence—and their intentions.

In "Interplanetary Space-Feud!" from Showcase Presents: Strange Adventures #2, Rhett Shaw returns to his quiet village only to be drawn into an ancient feud with Whit Carter—until a pair of alien duelists descend, turning Earth into their next battleground. As the sky splits with cosmic energy and the villagers take shelter, Rhett discovers the aliens aren't just fighting for honor, but for a record of 127 victories across the stars.

In "The Gorilla War Against Earth!", a gorilla with a surprisingly articulate voice declares himself the leader of an alien invasion, threatening to conquer Earth—until Darwin Jones steps in to unravel the truth. With sharp wit and a steady hand, Jones exposes the deception behind the gorilla's grand claim, revealing a far more cunning scheme orchestrated by hidden alien forces.

In "The Day I Became a Martian!", a science fiction writer wakes to find himself transformed into a Martian, only to realize the beings from Mars are watching him as part of a test to see if they can survive on Earth. As he grapples with his new reality, he begins to outthink them, using his imagination and wit to mislead them into believing Earth is too hostile for their kind.

In "Amazing Gift from Space!", a mysterious alien spaceship arrives on Earth as a gesture of peace from the Zaxians, a kind and advanced race. When an astronaut is chosen to pilot the vessel, they soon find themselves at the center of a desperate mission to protect the Zaxians from a sudden and unexpected threat.

In "Mystery of Meteor Crater," a curious tourist stumbles upon a hidden alien invasion force using a famous canyon as cover, unaware of the danger lurking beneath the tourist traps and scenic views. As the invaders try to stay concealed, one determined visitor uncovers their presence and becomes an unexpected force in defending Earth.