Thrills of Tomorrow #18
In "The Dead Awaken," two scientists send electrical pulses into the earth’s crust and are stunned when a reply comes back—echoing, deliberate, and unmistakably intelligent. Drawn by their signal, a massive humanoid entity emerges from the depths, its arrival heralding a chilling mystery. Warren Kremer’s art brings the eerie, otherworldly tone to life, while Al Avison’s cover captures the moment of dread as the surface world confronts what lies beneath.
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Two scientists sending electrical waves into the earth's crust are startled to receive a similar signal in reply. Excited about the prospect of intelligent life living beneath the Earth, they guide the being to the surface. The being turns out to be a huge humanoid creature with malevolent intentions.
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