Uncanny Tales #131

In the 17th century, Geoffrey Marshall’s fleeting wish to be brave leads him to accept a charm from a mysterious stranger—only to find himself bound to Satan when his courage comes at a price. Decades later, in the present day, Bud Harper, plagued by his own fear, stumbles upon the same cursed charm. When the Devil returns to claim his due, Bud’s hard-won bravery proves stronger than the old deal—and this time, he’s the one doing the kicking.

In a remote Siberian research outpost, a team of Russian scientists led by Vanya Tchekov and Natasha Tchekov capture an otherworldly creature they believe holds the key to untold power. As they probe its strange abilities, the line between observer and observed begins to blur—especially when the alien’s quiet presence starts revealing more about them than they ever expected. Marya, Svorsky, and Rosie find themselves drawn into a mystery that challenges everything they thought they knew about science, consciousness, and what it means to be truly seen.