Tales of Suspense #22

In "Beware of...Bruttu, Part 1," a young scientist named Howard Lindley, long overshadowed by his peers, undergoes a sudden transformation that leaves him monstrous and misunderstood. As he struggles to communicate, he finds unexpected kindness in Anne Benson, the girl he’s quietly admired—only to discover her affection may be more than just sympathy. The story unfolds with quiet tension, blending sci-fi dread with a tender, unspoken connection.

In "[Beware of...Bruttu], Part 2: Bruttu," scientist Howard Lindley, long accustomed to being mocked, undergoes a terrifying transformation that leaves him monstrous and misunderstood. As he struggles to communicate, he finds unexpected kindness in Anne Benson, who sees past his appearance—and when he finally regains his humanity, he must confront what truly matters.

In the silent red dust of Mars, a small crew of human explorers grapples with a chilling mystery: one of their own is not who they seem. As paranoia grows among Robert Brown, John Baxter, Henry Sloan, and Fred Winthrop, a single moment of false news reveals the truth—one of them is a Martian in disguise, and only grief can expose the imposter.

In "The Anatomy of a Nightmare!" from Tales of Suspense #22 (1961), a science fiction writer desperate for inspiration turns to pills in search of a breakthrough. His dream unleashes a terrifying vision of red-eyed aliens, only to realize the horror is just a distorted reflection of his own uninspired reality.