Strange Tales #91

In "The Sacrifice!" from Strange Tales #91, an astronaut’s mission to Mars takes a terrifying turn when he encounters a telepathic plant that has eradicated all life on the planet. Forced to carry the sentient organism back to Earth, he faces an impossible choice that leads to a desperate, final act.

In "The Coming of the Giants," alien giants descend upon New York, threatening the city with their overwhelming presence—until a surprising act of defiance forces them to retreat. When the people discover a hidden projector, they realize the giants' size was a trick, a grand deception meant to intimidate. The truth behind the illusion? The aliens were real giants, and their retreat wasn't defeat—it was an admission of cowardice.

In "The Mask of Morgumm!" from Strange Tales #91, a young criminal seeks power through deception, donning a grotesque mask to strike fear. But when he removes it, he discovers the mask has permanently transformed his face—leaving him trapped in the very horror he tried to weaponize.