Tales of the Unexpected #94
In "The Monster Mayor -- U.S.A.," Joel Belmont initially refuses to run for mayor of the town his father founded—until a mysterious Green Glob alters his perception, revealing the true, monstrous nature of the town's current leaders. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by George Roussos, this 1966 tale from Tales of the Unexpected blends social satire with a touch of surreal horror, all framed by Murphy Anderson’s striking cover.
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Joel Belmont turns down a request to run for mayor of the town his father founded, but after the Green Glob affects him, he sees the town's current leaders as monsters, reflecting their true natures, and changes his mind about running.
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