Weird Science-Fantasy#27

Cover: Wally Wood

Weird Science-Fantasy #27

Jan 1955 · EC · 0.10 USD

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"Adaptability" in Weird Science-Fantasy #27 (1955) delivers a stark, thought-provoking tale of isolation and survival, as Captain John Oxton leads his crew on a generations-long voyage to a distant world—only to face the harsh reality that their journey's end may be their undoing. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with striking visuals by Wally Wood, whose dynamic pencils and inks define the issue's cover and interior, the story explores the limits of human preparedness in the face of the unknown. Marie Severin's colors and Jim Wroten's lettering add to the era's distinctive, immersive tone.

Contains 4 stories

Adaptability

7 pp · Science Fiction

John OxtonOlivia Oxton

In "Adaptability," Captain John Oxton leads his generation-long voyage to a distant planet, only to find that his crew—raised entirely within the ship’s artificial world—lacks the basic instincts to survive beyond its walls. With his wife, Olivia Oxton, by his side, he must confront the harsh truth that survival isn’t just about reaching the destination, but about being ready for what comes after.

Close Shave

6 pp · Science Fiction

Vida OrkneyJay EllisonGeneral Fredrick MillerProfessor J.W. Angleman

4th Degree

6 pp · Science Fiction

Val Draper (teacher, death)Andrea Coles (a scientist)Miss Tebbits (a nurse)Dr. Felix Walton (villain, S.S. Police member)

I, Robot

7 pp · Science Fiction

Dr. LinkTerry (dog)Charley (gardner)Adam Link (Robot)

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Raw (Good) $103

CGC 9.8 · 4 in census $6,530

CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $4,662

CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $2,528

CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $2,528

CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $1,172

CGC 8.5 · 9 in census $1,049

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CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $675

CGC 7.5 · 8 in census $580

CGC 7.0 · 19 in census $440

CGC 6.5 · 19 in census $359

CGC 6.0 · 11 in census $333

CGC 5.5 · 10 in census $319

CGC 5.0 · 18 in census $255*

CGC 4.5 · 11 in census $234

CGC 4.0 · 9 in census $189*

CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $169*

CGC 3.0 · 8 in census $147

CGC 2.5 · 7 in census $112

CGC 2.0 · 5 in census $112

CGC 1.5 · 2 in census $79*

CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $66*

CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $52*

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Full credits

writer Otto Binder

artist, inker Wally Wood

colorist Marie Severin

letterer Jim Wroten

cover pencils, inks Wally Wood

Reprints

↩ Reprints Piracy #2 (1954)

Reprinted in EC Portfolio #5 (1974), Weird Science-Fantasy #1 (1982), Phantastische Geschichten #7 (1990), Weird Science #4 (1991), Iskalde Grøss #6/1992 (1992), Weird Science-Fantasy #5 (1993), Wally Wood: Strange Worlds of Science Fiction #[nn] (2012), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #8 (2014), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #9 (2014), The EC Archives: Incredible Science Fiction #[nn] (2017), Les Grands Classiques de la Bande Dessinée érotique #152 (2022), The EC Archives: Incredible Science Fiction #[nn] (2022), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #35 (2024), Artisan Edition #[16] (2024), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #38 (2025), Phantastische Geschichten #6

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