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Cover: Carl Burgos & Sol Brodsky

Strange Tales #38

Sep 1955 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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“The Man in the Sky”

In "The Man in the Sky," a married couple on the brink of separation finds unexpected connection through a mysterious television show that mirrors their lives—only to be stunned when they discover the set isn’t even plugged in. John Forte’s art brings a quiet, eerie tension to this early Marvel tale, capturing the fragile intimacy of a moment that blurs reality and emotion. The cover by Carl Burgos and Sol Brodsky adds a haunting touch, echoing the story’s unsettling atmosphere.

artist, inker John Forte · cover Carl Burgos, Sol Brodsky

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artist, inker John Forte
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos
cover inks Sol Brodsky

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A married couple going through some rocky times are watching television with each other when they see a show called 'Supposing' featuring actors who look like them. Through various scenarios the two realize fate brought them together and resolve to stop sniping at each other. They are shocked when they glance behind the set and realize that the TV is not plugged in.

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