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Joe Orlando's debut EC science fiction collection showcases his early work with Wallace Wood and his evolution into a prominent figure in American comics. A key contributor at EC, Orlando's collection features his first two dozen stories, all scripted by editor Al Feldstein. These tales are rich with classic O. Henry-style shock endings, including a time-travel twist where a man unknowingly romances his own mother, a future where women are the primary earners, and marriages bound by three-year contracts. Readers will also encounter a thrilling "planets collide" scenario, an animal rights parable, and a mix of space opera, aliens, and interplanetary monsters. Additionally, the volume includes a complete reproduction of EC's special issue on a 32-page "illustrated, factual flying saucer report," featuring art by Orlando, Wood, George Evans, and Reed Crandall. The collection is further enhanced by a heartfelt foreword from former DC publisher Paul Levitz, who reflects on his early career under Orlando's mentorship, alongside an introduction by Thommy Burns and insightful essays from EC experts.
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The Planetoid And Other Stories, Joe Orlando
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Planetoid And Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joe Orlando
- Publisher
- Fantagraphics
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN10
- 1683967623
- ISBN13
- 9781683967620
- Series
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Joe Orlando's debut EC science fiction collection showcases his early work with Wallace Wood and his evolution into a prominent figure in American comics. A key contributor at EC, Orlando's collection features his first two dozen stories, all scripted by editor Al Feldstein. These tales are rich with classic O. Henry-style shock endings, including a time-travel twist where a man unknowingly romances his own mother, a future where women are the primary earners, and marriages bound by three-year contracts. Readers will also encounter a thrilling "planets collide" scenario, an animal rights parable, and a mix of space opera, aliens, and interplanetary monsters. Additionally, the volume includes a complete reproduction of EC's special issue on a 32-page "illustrated, factual flying saucer report," featuring art by Orlando, Wood, George Evans, and Reed Crandall. The collection is further enhanced by a heartfelt foreword from former DC publisher Paul Levitz, who reflects on his early career under Orlando's mentorship, alongside an introduction by Thommy Burns and insightful essays from EC experts.