Weird Science #13
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Flying Saucer Invasion," Harvey Kurtzman delivers a chilling tale of academic rivalry and unintended consequences, as Julius, scorned after losing a department chairmanship to Bruce, unleashes his Spherical Accelerator in a desperate bid for revenge. The story unfolds with sharp wit and escalating tension, culminating in a moment of tragic irony that reshapes the lives of those involved. With Kurtzman handling every aspect of the interior art and lettering, and Al Feldstein’s striking cover capturing the eerie, otherworldly dread, this 1950 EC classic stands as a masterful blend of science fiction and psychological suspense.
In "The Flying Saucer Invasion," a skeptical Secretary of Defense dismisses reports of mysterious aerial sightings across the country—unaware that a fleet of alien craft is already descending upon Earth, poised to strike. With tension building and the skies darkening, ordinary citizens find themselves caught in a wave of unexplained phenomena they can't ignore.
When a meteor crashes onto their farm, Bill Manning and his wife Edna are startled by the strange creature that emerges—its hypnotic power turning everyone it touches into helpless puppets. Only Charlie, the blind man, and his seeing-eye dog King remain unaffected, unaware that the alien villain sees them as a threat. With the entire countryside under its spell, the blind man’s one advantage may be the only thing standing between the creature and total domination.
In "The Micro-Race!" from Weird Science #13 (1950), a reclusive scientist observes a tiny civilization he's created, marveling as they advance from simple beginnings to complex society—only to witness their sudden, tragic downfall when their technological progress leads to self-destruction.
Bruce Dupont’s victory in the race for Physics Department Chairman is short-lived when his rival, Julius Quantum, driven by bitter envy, unleashes his Spherical Accelerator in a desperate bid for vengeance. When Julius’s plan to disrupt Bruce and Christine’s wedding spirals out of control, the consequences unfold with chilling precision—leaving the future of time itself in question.
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Reprinted in Weird Science #13 [2] (1950), Weird Science #1 (1980), Phantastische Geschichten #1 (1986), Iskalde Grøss #3 [1988] (1988), I Classici Americani Fantascienza Horror #1 (1991), I Classici Americani Fantascienza Horror #2 (1991), Weird Science #2 (1992), Weird Science Annual #1 (1994), Weird Science #2 (2002), EC Archives: Weird Science #1 (2006), Weird Science #1 (2006), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #6 (2013), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #12 (2015), Aus dem EC-Archiv - Wally Wood #1 (2018), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #24 (2019), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #27 (2020), Weird Science #1 (2021), EC Archives: Weird Science #1 (2022), Artisan Edition #[16] (2024)
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