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Cover: Carl Burgos

Journey into Unknown Worlds #38

Oct 1955 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Who Speaks to Sorcerers?", a human girl finds herself drawn to a mysterious plant man whose world is utterly alien to her own. As her parents depart for Earth aboard a spaceship, she risks everything to stay behind and be with him—only to face a heartbreak that reveals the true cost of love across species. Penciled and inked by John Forte, this haunting tale from 1955 features a striking cover by Carl Burgos, capturing the eerie beauty of a world where nature and emotion are entwined.

Contains 5 stories
Who Speaks to Sorcerers?
5 pp
The Martians
4 pp

In "The Martians," a curious twist unfolds as visitors to a museum find themselves on the other side of the glass—Martians have set up an exhibit to study Earthlings, only to grow disappointed when humanity fails to harness atomic power for interplanetary travel, leading them to quietly close the display.

But Don't Go Near the Water
4 pp
The Man Who Changed Things!
5 pp

In "The Man Who Changed Things!" from Journey into Unknown Worlds #38 (1955), a disillusioned scientist considers abandoning his career for a job at a tire factory—until a dream plunges him into a future where humanity has been enslaved by giant ants. The story unfolds as he grapples with the terrifying consequences of a single choice, leaving the outcome uncertain.

The Green Man!
5 pp

In "The Green Man!", a human girl finds herself drawn to a mysterious plant man whose very existence is tied to a world alien to her own. When her parents depart for Earth in a spaceship, she risks everything to stay behind and be with him—only to face a heartbreak rooted in the unbridgeable divide between their kinds.

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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $162*
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Full credits

artist, inker John Forte
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

Reprints

Reprinted in Uncanny Tales #49 (1956), Tales to Astonish #4 (1959), Tales of Suspense #15 (1961), Amazing Adventures #1 (1961), Tales to Astonish #34 (1962), Journey into Mystery #88 (1963), Strange Tales #111 (1963), Secrets of the Unknown #222 (1984), Adventures into the Unknown #17, Secrets of the Unknown #27

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