Weird Science #2

In "Down to Earth," a conspiracy theorist named George finds himself at the center of a growing mystery when a string of plane crashes coincides with UFO sightings—just as he predicted. But when the aliens behind the crashes realize he’s onto their plan, his research becomes a dangerous liability.

In "Space-Borne!", newlyweds Lon and Enid find themselves stranded on an uncharted planet after a routine detour during their honeymoon voyage. With Enid unable to endure another launch, Lon sets out alone on a perilous six-year journey to fetch supplies, only to return and face a shocking truth: the planet has transformed Enid in ways beyond imagining. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional weight, exploring love, isolation, and the unexpected bonds forged in the far reaches of space.

In "Given the Heir!", a time-traveling descendant shows up with a wild scheme: kill Seymour’s wealthy ancestor to secure a fortune for the future. With Helen’s help, Seymour plans to alter the past—until they realize the man they’re targeting is actually Helen’s own ancestor, and his death means she never was. The twist throws their future into chaos, and the stakes just got personal.

In the satirical sci-fi tale "The People's Choice!" from Weird Science #2 (1990), a children's show puppet named Allie the alligator—meant as a joke—unexpectedly wins the presidential election after becoming a symbol of protest. When Allie begins speaking on his own during congressional hearings, the puppeteer claims the creature is no mere puppet, but an alien fused to his arm, sparking a crisis of identity and legitimacy.

"In the Beginning..." from Weird Science #2 (1990) follows a crew who, after a jump through a space anomaly, find themselves a million years in the past on a mysterious tenth planet. There, they capture a group of ape-men, only to return to their own time and face a crisis when one of the apes—a female—begins to fail, her biology incompatible with the present. With the fate of humanity possibly tied to their ancient ancestors, the crew must decide whether to send the apes back to their own time, knowing that their survival may depend on what comes next.

In "Ahead of the Game!" from Weird Science #2 (1990), a detective chasing a serial killer who steals his victims' heads stumbles upon a startling connection when he learns of identical murders in another city. The trail leads him to a scientist boasting of a revolutionary supercomputer—only for the detective to realize the machine’s true power lies in a chilling, literal wiring of human heads in series.

In a quiet moment after humanity’s self-destruction, visiting aliens explore the ruins of Earth, drawn to a forgotten comic book. What begins as a curious glance into our culture spirals into a layered tale within tales, each page unfolding a new narrative. When they finally reach the last page, they find themselves staring back—caught in an endless loop of stories, and of themselves.

In a world where humanity is gone, a quiet, eerie routine persists—machines hum through empty rooms, preparing meals for no one, while the outlines of people remain etched on scorched walls. The story lingers in the stillness, where the remnants of life carry on with mechanical precision, as if the past never ended.