Tales of Suspense #3
In "The Terrible Time Machine!", a scientist’s ill-fated journey through time leads to a mind-bending paradox in ancient Egypt—though the tale unfolds as a dream recounted by an Egyptian man who’s just hit his head. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Christopher Rule, this 1959 issue delivers a classic sci-fi twist with a surreal, dreamlike edge. The cover by John Buscema captures the moment’s eerie tension, making this a standout early Marvel tale.
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A scientist travels back in time to ancient Egypt and loses his memory after a paradoxical encounter with himself, or at least that's the story an Egyptian man dreamed after hitting his head.
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