Web of Scares Special Collector's Edition #1
In "The Spell of the Hanging Tree," scientist Martin pushes the limits of human endurance with a high-G acceleration test, only to unleash a terrifying transformation on pilot Major Blake. As Blake becomes a monstrous being from another dimension, Martin must race against time to uncover the alien threat and stop their invasion—before Earth falls to forces beyond imagination. Illustrated by Louis Ravielli, this chilling tale blends scientific ambition with cosmic horror in a story that marks a pivotal moment in the series.
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Scientist Martin develops a test machine for rocket flight capable of accelerating with over 10 Gs of gravity. During a test run pilot Major Blake is overexposed and transformed into a brutish creature from a neighboring dimension. Martin learns of the aliens’ plan to conquer earth and destroys his machine by sacrificing himself.
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