Tales to Astonish #14
In *Tales to Astonish* #14, a thief discovers a black magic book that promises a time machine powered by electricity—only to find himself stranded in the 18th century when he realizes the past lacks the power source he needs to return. Steve Ditko’s intricate art and Stan Goldberg’s bold coloring bring to life a strange, eerie journey across time, while Jack Kirby’s dynamic cover sets the tone for a tale of science, sorcery, and unintended consequences.
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In a black magic book, a thief finds instructions for creating a time machine which runs on electricity, but after robbing people in the 18th century and attempting to return to the 20th, he realizes he is stuck in the past because there is no electricity in the 18th century.
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