Forbidden Worlds #73 (1958)

In "Herbie's Quiet Saturday Afternoon!", a boy underestimated by his father stumbles into a day of unexpected heroism—starting with a daring stand against a zoo tiger, then rescuing a senator from the open sea, and finally fending off an otherworldly threat. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story turns a mundane afternoon into a whirlwind of absurd, high-stakes adventure.

When a mysterious performer known only as the Magic Maker arrives to pitch his act to booking agent Ben Adams, the skeptical agent is unimpressed by the man’s traditional tricks—until the Magic Maker claims his true talent lies in making anything vanish, for good. As Adams dismisses the act as cheap gimmickry, the magician warns that the agent will soon regret his dismissal, leaving behind a lingering unease that lingers even after he’s gone.

On Thanksgiving Day, Harry Q. Wilson, a man weighed down by financial worries and family expectations, stumbles upon a mysterious idol that grants his deepest wish for wealth—only to find that sudden fortune twists his character and strains his relationships. As he rides the wave of luck, betting on horses, buying property, and investing in risky ventures, the idol’s influence grows, shaping his choices in ways he never intended.