Weird Science-Fantasy #29
In "The Chosen One," a 1955 EC standout, humanity's last hope hinges on a desperate mission to Mars—only to discover that human reproduction is impossible on the red planet, where life divides like amoebas. Left behind when the others return to Earth, one man makes a fateful choice and undergoes a shocking transformation, splitting into two. Written by Albert B. Feldstein and illustrated with striking precision by Reed Crandall, with dynamic inks by the same and vibrant colors by Marie Severin, this issue features a cover by the legendary Frank Frazetta, whose dramatic art captures the eerie, otherworldly tone of a story that redefines what it means to be human.
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When Earth's scientists discover that radiation is making the human race sterile, plans are made to colonize Mars. But it turns out man can't procreate on Mars. Martian procreation is done through binary fission like amoebas. Realizing that humanity is doomed, everyone returns to Earth except for one man. He decides to stay behind and miraculously goes through binary fission, splitting into two!
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