Historias Fantásticas #162
"El monstruo de Villa Belmont" is a standout tale from Historias Fantásticas #162, a 1966 gem from Editorial Novaro. Written by Dave Wood and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by George Roussos, the story follows Jo Belmont as he grapples with a strange transformation after the Green Glob alters his perception—revealing the hidden monstrous nature of Villa Belmont’s leaders. The cover, a striking piece by Murphy Anderson, captures the eerie shift in reality with bold, dynamic lines.
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Joel Belmont turns down a request to run for mayor of the town his father founded, but after the Green Glob affects him, he sees the town's current leaders as monsters, reflecting their true natures, and changes his mind about running.
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