Astounding Stories #4

In "The Contaminated Space Man," a greedy man's reckless quest for the abominable snowman leads him to a remote Himalayan lama who holds the secret of the creature’s true nature. Written and illustrated by Steve Ditko, this eerie 1966 tale unfolds with a chilling twist, as the snowman’s curse reveals a shocking truth about identity and consequence. The cover, also by Ditko, captures the story’s unsettling atmosphere with stark, expressive detail.