Weird Fantasy #14
In "Cosmic Ray Bomb Explosion!", timid Luther’s crush on Miss Dennis takes a dangerous turn when he stumbles upon a book of black magic and brews a love potion—only to accidentally mix it with tea, triggering a bizarre and unsettling chain of events. With the help of Wally Wood’s sharp, expressive art and Harry Harrison’s clever, suspenseful storytelling, this 1950 EC classic delivers a perfect blend of humor, dread, and sudden peril. The chilling cover by Al Feldstein sets the tone, capturing the moment just before disaster strikes.
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Timid Luther is smitten with the lovely Miss Dennis, but she doesn't even know he exists. While in the library, he chances upon a book of black magic. It contains a recipe for a love potion, the cure for Luther's heartache! After experimenting on a cat, Luther slips the potion into Miss Dennis' tea. It doesn't seem to work, and a despondent Luther re-reads the recipe. Oops, it turns out the potion shouldn't be mixed with tea; it could cause horrific results. As Luther plans another attempt with the potion, a hairy, clawed arm reaches for his throat.
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