The Hundred Comic Monthly #37
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Curse of the Dragon's Moon," former scientist Eric Fowler’s strange experiments with air samples draw the attention of investigator George Croft, leading to a startling encounter with tiny aliens who suddenly grow to giant size—thanks to a mysterious magnifying device. With the help of Croft, Fowler must undo the illusion before the aliens’ true intentions are misunderstood, all while revealing a clever ruse to gain their trust. Nick Cardy handles both art and inks for the story, while Joe Kubert delivers the striking cover.
In "Curse of the Dragon's Moon," the Viking Prince and Princess Asa face a terrifying sea dragon during a swim, leaving the Prince with a mysterious scar that curses him to lose his strength during the three days of the Dragon Moon. As rival Klagg the Red seizes the chance to challenge his leadership, the Prince embarks on a perilous journey through boiling springs, icy pools, and deadly traps to break the curse—only to find his strength still faltering when it matters most. With the moon waning and Klagg closing in, the Prince must rely on more than strength to survive.
In "John Jones' Farewell to Earth," the Jovians descend upon Earth during a downpour, their mission urgent: track down a fugitive who eludes them due to their fatal vulnerability to water. With the skies weeping and their powers faltering, they seek the aid of Manhunter, whose unique abilities make him their only hope. In a rare moment of personal choice, Jones agrees to help—on the condition they take him home, offering a chance to return to his distant world.
In "The Hidden Sheriff!", a small frontier town grapples with a secret when the self-proclaimed sheriff, Walt, finally reveals that the quiet storekeeper, Wayne, is the real lawman—his long-lost twin brother. As grifters descend on the town, Wayne must play the part of an inept clerk to protect the truth, while Walt is captured and nearly killed. When Wayne rescues him and confronts the outlaws, the townspeople are left wondering how a man so clearly sun-struck could have seen the truth all along.
In "The Man Who Stole Air," former scientist Eric Fowler is caught in a strange experiment involving air samples and tiny, hidden aliens. When G.S.A. Agent George Croft tracks him, he witnesses a surreal transformation—aliens appearing as giants through a mysterious device—before Fowler reveals his desperate plan to steal their secrets using helium. The story unfolds with tension and wonder, as Croft must act fast to stop the illusion and prevent disaster.
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