H. G. Wells

A Science Fiction Classic From the twentieth century's first great practitioner of the novel of ideas comes a consummate masterpiece of science fiction about a man trapped in the terror of his own creation.

The Time Traveler's tale of the future is a disturbing vision of the human situation as it appeared to Wells in the late 19th century. The Traveler encounters a community consisting of only two species of animals: the barbaric Morlocks and the gentle Eloi.

This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science-fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories. This collection includes the following stories: "The Door in the Wall" by H. G. Wells--A man must choose between the rationality of science and the magic of imagination." All Cats Are Gray" by Andre Norton--A down-on-his-luck spaceman and a mysterious woman and her cat take off to explore and bring back a derelict ship said to hold great treasure." A Martian Odyssey" by Stanley G. Weinbaum--A four-man crew lands on Mars and makes a startling discovery." Victory" by Lester del Rey--A victorious captain returns to his home planet after an alien war and finds that victory has a very steep price." The Moon Is Green" by Fritz Leiber--On post-apocalyptic Earth, a woman comes face-to-face with humanity exposed to catastrophe." The Winds of Time" by James H. Schmitz--When the spaceship is battered by an unknown force, the pilot has to investigate--and what he finds could alter his life forever." The Defenders" by Philip K. Dick--Years after nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union has contaminated the Earth's surface, soldier robots continue the fight on humanity's behalf." Missing Link" by Frank Herbert--Lewis Orne is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into "native" trouble on the planet Gienah III.

H. G. Wells's tale of the mad scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility and wields its awesome power to his own ends. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions.

Immensely popular during his lifetime, H. G. Wells, along with Jules Verne, is credited with inventing science fiction. This new volume Wells’s best-loved and most critically acclaimed works. In each, the author grounds his fantastical imagination in scientific fact and conjecture while lacing his narrative with vibrant action, not merely to tell a “ripping yarn,” but to offer a biting critique on the world around him. “The strength of Mr. Wells,” wrote Arnold Bennett, “lies in the fact that he is not only a scientist, but a most talented student of character, especially quaint character. He will not only ingeniously describe for you a scientific miracle, but he will set down that miracle in the midst of a country village, sketching with excellent humor the inn-landlady, the blacksmith, the chemist’s apprentice, the doctor, and all the other persons whom the miracle affects.”

When a mysterious man enters the village of Iping, strange things begin to occur Furniture moves on its own, money and food is stolen, and noises are heard in the night. Soon, the Invisible Man reveals himself The mysterious tale is brought into shocking detail in this striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8.

The Time Machine is a novella by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895 and later directly adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It indirectly inspired many more works of fiction in all media. This 38,000 word novella is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle. Wells introduces an early example of the Dying Earth subgenre as well.

But planet Earth was not only being watched – soon it would be invaded by monstrous creatures from Mars who strode about the land in great mechanical tripods, bringing death and destruction with them. What can possibly stop an invading army equipped with heat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race? This is one man’s story of that incredible invasion, from the time the first Martians land near his home town, to the destruction of London. Is this the end of human life on Earth?

Martians campaign to conquer Earth, and humans attempt to fight back with inferior technology, who will prevail?