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Cover: Steve Ditko

Uncanny Tales #85

Jan 1971 · Alan Class · 0.10 GBP
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In "The Strange Machine," Max Prine—once proud of capturing wild animals for zoos and circuses—finds his life upended when his wife Lana is abducted by aliens. Trapped in a cage and forced to confront the truth, he learns the aliens are collecting Earth's creatures for their own world. With Lana by his side, Max fights back, turning the tide with a daring landslide that scatters the invaders. Written by Shane O'Shea and illustrated by John Forte, this 1971 tale of alien abduction and unexpected heroism features a striking cover by Steve Ditko.

Contains 17 stories
The Strange Machine
7 pp · Science Fiction
Henry Gladstone
Long Distance Calling
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Jason Weir
The Monstrous Egg
5 pp · Science Fiction
Dr. Peabody
Fission-Ized
6 pp · Science Fiction
Buxton
Death Dream!
3 pp · Science Fiction
Dave Cabot
The Great Powers of Space
7 pp · Science Fiction
KazDr. SmithLucille
Nokandu the Magician
7 pp · Fantasy
Gregory Herndon
The Face with 1,000 Men
3 pp · Science Fiction
SmithGabe
The Long Orbit!
10 pp · Science Fiction
Budworth Long
An Ugly World
3 pp · Science Fiction
Ensign Ahern
Love Thy Neighbor
4 pp · Science Fiction
CortJanBobby
The Weavers of Doom!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Jasper FerallMoira NornSophronia NornTabitha Norn

In "The Weavers of Doom!", greedy businessman Jasper Ferall stumbles upon the ancient Norns—Moira, Sophronia, and Tabitha—three enigmatic women who shape destiny itself. Drawn by ambition, he demands that the Norn who weaves the future reveal secrets of the stock market, steals her unfinished tapestry, and flees, unaware that the image she left behind foretells his own downfall.

The Amazing Adventures of Aladdin Axelrod!
10 pp · Fantasy
Henry AxelrodPercy from Perseus
The Hunter's Prey!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Max PrineLana PrineReptile aliens

Max Prine, a hunter proud of his skill, finds his world upended when his wife Lana is abducted by reptile aliens during a routine hunt. Trapped and imprisoned with her, he learns the aliens are gathering Earth’s creatures for transport to their home world. As they flee through the wilderness, Max uses the terrain to his advantage, turning the tables in a desperate bid for freedom.

The Fountain
5 pp · Fantasy
Maxim GrenchKinaeHorace Klutch

Maxim Grench, a man obsessed with preserving his fortune and power, sets out to find the legendary Fountain of Youth—only to discover that its gift comes at a cost far greater than he imagined. Suddenly transformed into an infant, he is taken in by a humble family whose life he once looked down upon, forcing him to experience the world through eyes he’s never known.

You Never Can Tell!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Jethro BatesGrenda Bates
Man's Best Friend
1 pp · Fantasy
Dave Danfield

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Full credits

artist, inker John Forte
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Suspense Stories #40 (1959), Adventures into the Unknown #107 (1959), Adventures into the Unknown #109 (1959), Out of This World #14 (1959), Adventures into the Unknown #117 (1960), Adventures into the Unknown #118 (1960), Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds #32 (1962), Strange Suspense Stories #72 (1964), Creepy Worlds #125 (1971)

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