Weird Science #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Down To Earth," newlyweds Enid and Lon embark on a cosmic honeymoon that takes a sudden turn when Enid’s health fails during their space journey, forcing them to land on an alien world. With Enid unable to endure another launch, Lon returns to Earth to fetch supplies—only to encounter a mysterious alien he fatally attacks, unaware of the grim revelation that awaits him. Written by Al Feldstein and illustrated with striking detail by Al Williamson, this 1952 tale blends sci-fi wonder with a chilling twist, all wrapped in a cover by Wally Wood.
In "Down To Earth," a scientist uncovers a chilling truth behind a wave of mysterious airplane crashes sweeping the nation—aliens are sabotaging human progress, afraid of what space travel might bring. When he tries to expose the truth, the aliens respond with deadly precision, erasing him before he can warn the world.
In "Space-Borne!", newlyweds Lon and Enid embark on a honeymoon in a spaceship, only to find their journey cut short 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.
In "Given the Heir!", Seymour’s ambition takes a bizarre turn when a relative from the year 2046 visits him with a shocking proposal: travel back in time to alter the past and secure a fortune. With Helen’s future hanging in the balance, Seymour agrees to a dangerous plan involving a distant ancestor—but what begins as a calculated scheme quickly spirals into chaos.
In "The People's Choice!", a nationwide election takes a bizarre turn when voters, fed up with traditional candidates, unanimously choose the handpuppet "Allie" from a popular children’s show as their next president. Unbeknownst to the public, Allie is no ordinary puppet—she’s a tiny parasitic alligator fused to her puppeteer’s hand, and her victory triggers a secret invasion as her kind emerges from the shadows to claim Earth.
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