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Astounding Stories#59
Cover: Steve Ditko

Astounding Stories #59

· Alan Class · 1'- [0-1-0 GBP]
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“The Ancestor”

In "The Ancestor," the Human Torch faces an otherworldly threat when he uncovers an imminent invasion from the 5th Dimension, only to be captured by its ruthless ruler. With help from the tyrant’s rebels, he joins their cause, fighting to liberate the dimension’s oppressed people and protect Earth. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this story features a striking cover by Steve Ditko.

writer Stan Lee · writer Larry Lieber · artist Jack Kirby · inker Dick Ayers · letterer Artie Simek · cover Steve Ditko

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writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

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The Human Torch discovers an impending invasion from the 5th Dimension, but he is captured by that dimension’s tyrannical ruler. The Torch is freed by the tyrant’s opponents and helps them his troops, freeing his subjects and saving Earth from invasion.

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