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Cover: Wally Wood

Weird Science #16

Nov 1952 · EC · 0.10 USD
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In "Down To Earth," newlyweds Enid and Lon embark on a cosmic honeymoon that takes a dangerous turn when Enid’s health fails during their flight, forcing them to land on an alien world. With no way to return to space, Lon journeys back to Earth to fetch supplies—only to encounter a strange being he kills, only to learn a chilling truth about the creature’s true nature. Written by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, with striking art by Al Williamson and bold colors by Marie Severin, this 1952 EC classic blends sci-fi suspense with a haunting twist. The cover, by Wally Wood, captures the eerie mystery of the story in sharp, dynamic lines.

Contains 4 stories
Down To Earth
8 pp · Science Fiction

In "Down To Earth," a scientist uncovers a shocking truth behind a wave of mysterious plane crashes: extraterrestrials are sabotaging human aviation to keep Earth from advancing too quickly. When he tries to expose the truth, the aliens respond by eliminating him—before he can warn the world.

Space-Borne!
7 pp · Science Fiction
LonEnid (Lon's wife)un-named alien being (Enid and Lon's son, death)

In "Space-Borne!", newlyweds Lon and Enid embark on a honeymoon trip in a spaceship, only to find their journey disrupted when Enid’s health deteriorates on a distant planet. After Lon returns to Earth for supplies, he encounters a strange alien being—only to realize too late the terrible truth about what it truly was.

Given the Heir!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Seymour WatkinsHelen Watkins (Seymour's wife)Zenob Watkins (the Watkin's great-great grandson from the future)

Seymour Watkins, still hesitant to marry Helen, gets an unexpected visit from his great-great grandson Zenob, who arrives from 2046 with a radical plan to secure Seymour’s fortune. When Zenob suggests a dangerous time-travel scheme involving a murder to alter the future, Seymour is tempted—until the plan begins to unravel in ways no one could foresee.

The People's Choice!
7 pp · Science Fiction

In a satirical twist on democracy, a nationwide election sees voters abandon traditional candidates in favor of "Allie," the beloved alligator handpuppet from a popular children’s show. Unbeknownst to the public, Allie is a tiny parasitic creature fused to his puppeteer’s hand, and his unexpected victory marks the beginning of a bizarre, silent invasion by his kind.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $88
CGC 9.8 · 5 in census $6,806*
CGC 9.6 · 7 in census $4,167*
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $2,666*
CGC 9.2 · 6 in census $1,711*
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $1,187*
CGC 8.5 · 6 in census $829*
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CGC 8.0 · 17 in census $650*
CGC 7.5 · 16 in census $522*
CGC 7.0 · 18 in census $434*
CGC 6.5 · 13 in census $364*
CGC 6.0 · 18 in census $315*
CGC 5.5 · 8 in census $264*
CGC 5.0 · 17 in census $251*
CGC 4.5 · 13 in census $215*
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $186*
CGC 3.5 · 12 in census $166*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $147*
CGC 2.5 · 5 in census $119*
CGC 2.0 · 6 in census $101*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $78*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $65*
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $51*
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Full credits

artist, inker Al Williamson
colorist Marie Severin
letterer Jim Wroten
cover pencils, inks Wally Wood

Reprints

Reprinted in Weird Science #16 (1952), EC Horror Library of the 1950's #[nn] (1970), Der beste Horror aller Zeiten #[nn] (1973), Nacht der vampiers #[nn] (1973), Den store skrækbog #[nn] (1974), Horreur - une anthologie en bandes dessinées #[nn] (1974), Weird Science #3 (1980), Les Meilleures Histoires de... #[2] (1983), EC Classics #2 (1985), Iskalde Grøss #5/1989 (1989), Iskalde Grøss #3/1990 (1990), Weird Science #2 (1990), Iskalde Grøss #6/1992 (1992), Weird Science #16 (1996), Nemi #28 (2005), Weird Science #3 (2008), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #3 (2013), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #8 (2014), Weird Science #3 (2022), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #34 (2023), EC Archives: Weird Science #3 (2024), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #38 (2025)

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