Strange Tales #55
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Jack-In-The-Box," a 1957 issue of Strange Tales, a young man named Miro finds himself caught in a strange chain of events after tricking an old man into believing he can move objects with his mind. When the old man, unaware he’s the one controlling Earth’s gravity, panics and alters it to paralyze everyone, Miro must confront the unexpected truth of his own telepathic abilities. With art by Robert Q. Sale and a striking cover by Bill Everett, this early Marvel tale blends science fiction and psychological tension in a story that ends with a quiet, thoughtful choice.
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Miro tricks an old man into thinking he has telekinetic powers and can move objects. Because the old man is responsible for running the machine controlling Earth's gravity he thinks he's been derelict and modifies gravity so no one can move. Miro discovers he really is telepathic and sends a message to the old man to release people. Miro decides to work at a gas station rather than use his powers again.
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