Astounding Stories #35

In "The Feats of Samson," a 1968 Alan Class comic, a scientist's quest to extend life beyond a millennium leads to a lonely odyssey across centuries, as he watches humanity's rise and fall. With Earth abandoned and only one companion left, he finds himself in a quiet, haunting role as the last man, facing the weight of renewal with a single soul. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with striking precision by Steve Ditko—his inks adding depth to the story's quiet drama—this issue features a cover by Wally Wood that captures the isolation and scale of the moment.