A1 Annual #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2013 annual from Titan collects a standalone story featuring the steampunk adventurer Doc Stearn and his ally Kelly Friday, offering a self-contained tale within the A1 universe. The volume presents a full-length narrative distinct from the regular series, showcasing the characters in a period-inspired adventure.
"Island in the Sky" is a striking, visually rich tale from Jack Kirby’s legendary body of work, featuring his dynamic art and inks by Al Williamson, lettered by Joe Rosen. When astronaut Bill Fenner is hurled into Jupiter’s Red Spot and returns mysteriously unharmed in a transparent cylinder, he awakens with no memory of his ordeal—only to discover his body has been altered in ways he can’t yet comprehend. The story unfolds with a haunting sense of wonder, as Bill’s survival defies explanation, hinting at a hidden life force within him that may be more than mere biology.
In "Island in the Sky," Bill Fenner wakes up on a mysterious platform above Jupiter’s Red Spot, his body unharmed but utterly changed—his mind now sheltered by a strange organism that shields him from the planet’s deadly forces. As he grapples with the aftermath of a near-fatal accident and a sudden surge of unknown power, Bill finds himself caught between survival and the secrets his own body has begun to keep.
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↩ Reprints Race for the Moon #2 (1958), Doc Stearn...Mr. Monster #3 (1985), A1 #4 (1990), Heavy Metal Magazine #6 [1] (1993)
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