Aurora Comic Scenes #186-140

In this 1974 adventure, Superboy and Krypto are pulled from space by an energy beam and brought aboard a mysterious spaceship, where they're tasked with capturing a giant, ray-beaming monster born from a radiation accident. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Dave Cockrum—whose dynamic art defines the issue’s bold, energetic style—this story sees Superboy using a growth reversal ray gun and quick thinking to subdue the creature on a remote planetoid, with help from his loyal dog. The cover, also by Cockrum, captures the moment of high-stakes confrontation.