Tales of the Unexpected #88

Harold Jukes, once Dr. Vincent Adler’s loyal assistant, now carries the weight of his mentor’s final invention—a device that induces instant, paralyzing fear. With the ray in his hands, Jukes begins a reckless spree, testing the limits of terror on those around him.

In "Beware the Weirdos," a line of seemingly helpful robots draws fascination from the public—until wealthy owners who purchase them begin vanishing under mysterious circumstances. The story follows the growing unease as the machines' true nature begins to unsettle those who thought they were simply buying convenience.

In "The Curse of the Mystic Mask," Doug Douglas's fleeting dream of stardom takes a terrifying turn when the Green Glob transforms him into the very monster he once played for a publicity stunt. As the costume's curse grips him, Doug must confront the emptiness of fame and discover what truly matters—before he's trapped in the role forever.