Tales of Horror #1
In "The Ugliest Man in the World!", a chilling tale from Tales of Horror #1 (1952), a scientist and his mate are exiled into the future for warning a perfectly ordered society that unchecked reliance on machines leaves them vulnerable. Bill Molno’s striking artwork brings to life a world where humanity’s downfall is written in a dying sun and empty ruins, as the couple returns to plead with their past to change course. Myron Fass’s haunting cover captures the story’s eerie tone, making this a standout early entry in the horror anthology series.
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A futuristic story where humanity lives in perfection due to their machines. A scientist warns that they still need to develop science in case something goes wrong. Accused as a criminal for defying them, the council exiles him and his mate into the future with a time machine. In the future, the scientist notices that humanity has been wiped out as the sun is dying and natural resources have been exhausted. Returning home in the time machine they explain what happened to the council and they agree that science must be reinstated to save the Earth in the future.
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