Tales of the Unexpected #98
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Half-Man/Half Machine," a mysterious comet's passage triggers a surreal journey when an elevator in a skyscraper slips into another dimension. Four individuals, each grappling with personal shortcomings, find unexpected strength and self-worth during their time in that strange realm before returning to Earth. The story unfolds with quiet wonder, illustrated with precision by Howard Purcell, whose art brings the surreal shift in reality to life, while Bob Brown's cover captures the moment of transition with striking clarity.
In "Half-Man/Half Machine," Jason Baird's life takes a dramatic turn after a mechanical heart transplant begins transforming his body into something beyond human. As his new form grows more machine-like, he finds himself uniquely equipped to answer a desperate call—racing to save two stranded astronauts lost in the jungles of Central America.
In "Elevator to Nowhere!", four individuals—each carrying their own quiet burdens—find themselves trapped in an elevator that slips through a comet’s tail and into a surreal, dreamlike dimension. As they navigate the strange space beyond reality, they confront their deepest insecurities, emerging with a renewed sense of self when the ride returns them to Earth.
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Reprinted in Historias Fantásticas #194 (1968), Météor #167 (1968), Aventures Fiction #29 (1973), Cosmos #53 (1980)
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