Uncanny Tales #119
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Beware the Ides of March!", reporter Mary finds herself captivated by the enigmatic illusionist Thoron the Great, whose seemingly impossible feats blur the line between magic and mystery. As his dazzling performances unfold, a hidden truth begins to surface—Thoron is no mere entertainer, but an alien visitor from the distant planet Asperia, taking a rare vacation on Earth. Penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger, the story unfolds with a blend of intrigue and wonder, while Ogden Whitney’s cover captures the spellbinding allure of the illusionist’s secret.
Tony Blake lives with a strange curse: every year on the 15th of March, something goes wrong. He speaks Latin fluently despite never learning it, and his decisions echo the legendary path of Julius Caesar—strategic, commanding, fated. As the date approaches again, the line between his life and history blurs, leaving him to wonder if he’s living a destiny or simply repeating it.
Mary, a sharp-eyed reporter, finds herself captivated by the enigmatic Thoron the Great, whose dazzling performances seem to defy the laws of nature. As her fascination grows, she begins to suspect that his incredible feats may be more than mere tricks—especially when she learns he’s not from Earth at all, but a visitor from the distant planet Asperia.
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↩ Reprints Forbidden Worlds #36 (1955), Adventures into the Unknown #73 (1956), Adventures into the Unknown #78 (1956), Strange Suspense Stories #31 (1957), Adventures into the Unknown #82 (1957), Adventures into the Unknown #83 (1957)
Reprinted in Uncanny Tales #79 (1971), Uncanny Tales #148 (1981), Uncanny Tales #11
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