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Weird Tales of the Future comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Weird Tales of the Future (1952) 1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4090965004

    Edited by Harry Kantor. Cover by Basil Wolverton. "Ten Thousand Years Old!", pencils by Ross Andru; Jerry Drago and Jill Johnson are abducted by a Venusian Doctor as Earth specimens; The doctor increases their life spans to an indefinite length; Jerry and Jill escape in a stolen rocket and return to Earth. "The Ghouls Who Ruled the World!", art by Ed Smalle; In the year 2042 a group of gangsters are restored to life by a gamma life ray. "Destination - Space 22" text story. "The Time Has Come," art by John Bulthuis; Alan Moore sets forth on a journey to the Moon in a spaceship designed by Professor Manheim; He is surprised to see another spaceship; It belongs to space pirates led by Jana; Jana has captured Professor Fenrir and his daugher, Desua; Jana tells the High One, ruler of Moon Men, that the prisoners are spies. "Trip Into Space" text story. "Survival of the Fittest," pencils by Ross Andru; Alpha leads his fellow robots in a peaceful revolt against mankind; Sandy and Doctor Morris's daughter, Arlene, have inadequate records to prove they are human; The general is suspicious of the pair. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Mr. Monsters Weird Tales of the Future (1987) 1

    Stories and art by Michael T. Gilbert and Basil Wolverton. Cover by Basil Wolverton. Reprints of classic Wolverton horror comics, from the golden-age comic of the same name. The Brain-Bats of Venus; Nightmare World; Escape to Death; A Taste of Basil; Flight to the Future; The Man from the Moon. Includes an introduction by Mr. Monster. Sometimes listed as Mr. Monsters Super Duper Special #8. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.