Uncanny Tales #41
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Pyramid's Secret!", a man claiming to be the first visitor from Venus arrives at an airport, drawing crowds with a theatrical performance—only to accidentally catch the attention of those who take his story far too seriously. A striking blend of sci-fi intrigue and real-world deception, this 1956 tale unfolds with a mysterious twist, all rendered in bold, expressive art by John Forte. The cover, by Bill Everett, captures the moment of disbelief with dramatic flair.
Joe Bender, a man whose generosity knows no bounds, once again finds himself broke—this time after spending every cent on charity. But when he stumbles upon an antique silver bowl for his wife, he might just be on the verge of a fortune he never expected.
In "The First Man!", a man claiming to be the first visitor from Venus arrives at an airport, drawing crowds with his outlandish tale—only to find his elaborate publicity stunt has caught the attention of the wrong kind of people. As the truth behind his performance begins to unravel, the line between showmanship and something far more dangerous starts to blur.
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Reprinted in Marvel Tales #154 (1957), Strange Tales #71 (1959), Tales to Astonish #47 (1963), Amazing Stories of Suspense #27 (1965), Sinister Tales #123 (1973), Astounding Stories #169 (1983), Astounding Stories #27, Cuentos de Brujas #97, Secrets of the Unknown #68
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