Aahh, Zoom, here is our last profile for this session.
It is the story of...

Zom
of the Zodiac


    Zom, the mystery-man of the Zodiac, who can transform human beings into any shape he pleases, decides to help Mr. Timpkins, a meek and underpaid clerk, get a square deal from his overbearing boss.

    "Meet me at the Ritz Cinema where Rita Hayden is appearing at a premiere--don't you dare loose that satchel!" the boss orders as he hands Timpkins a bag. As Timpkins makes his way to the cinema, he is accosted by a brutish fellow.
    "It's mine now, you skinny sap!" crows the thief as he beats up Timpkins.
    "Poor little fish!" mocks the thug as he leaves.
    "I wish I were a big he-man so that I could get back my satchel," moans the stricken Timpkins. But Timpkins is unaware that his wish has been heard by Zom of the Zodiac, who will grant him his desire.
    "If that is what you wish, then so you shall be--Arise!" orders Zom as Timpkins stands up.
    "Why I HAVE changed into one!" he shouts with joy.
    "I'll soon get my satchel back!" he proclaims as he heads after the thief. Timpkins retrieves his satchel and gives him the crook a thumping in the process. Timpkins makes his way to the Ritz, where Rita Hayden, star of Wild Roses, is appearing in person. The crowd mobs her.
    "Gangway! Rita has fainted!" exclaims the still powerful Timpkins. Using his now gigantic strength, Timpkins pushes through the mob. He lifts the starlet gently into his arms and commands: "Open the door of her car."

    Here he gracefully places the grateful Rita. She makes him a wonderful promise.

    "You must star with me in my next film," she tells Timpkins. Timpkins takes his satchel and hurls it at his mean boss who has just arrived.
    "Keep your satchel; I'm gonna be a film star!" he states to his boss. Timpkins’ stunned boss is recovering as a man walks up to him with the satchel and says, "The guy who threw this at you went into that café."
    "It must have been that skinny rat Timpkins!" the boss huffs as he follows Timpkins into the cafe.
    "Outside! I'm tired of seeing you about!" shouts Timpkins as he tosses his former boss out into the street. Very mad and embarrassed now, Timpkins’s boss makes a wish of his own.
    "I wish I were as strong as a gorilla!" and Zom, annoyed by Timpkins sudden bad behavior, grants the little man his wish.
    "So shall it be..." Zom commands...


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Unfortunately, Moonbeam, our British hero Zom was never heard from again, so we don't know what the outcome of this story is. It would seem that Zom was more interested in being a Master of Manipulation than an active participant in his own adventure. Alas, we shall never know!

Last Known Legal Copyright Holder:
Scion Ltd. (London UK) 1948
Sightings:
Big Win Comics (no number known)
Only Appearance: (no given date)/48


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