Big Boss #43
In "L'homme de 70 tonnes," the peaceful Kull's network of anti-matter warning lighthouses takes an unexpected turn when one drifts into Earth's solar system. Two Earthmen stumble upon the abandoned structure, only to be captured by the Zarran—rivals of the Kull—who plan to weaponize the lighthouse by channeling the blotches' radiation against their enemies. With the help of the stranded humans, the Zarran attempt to survive the deadly energy, leading to a tense alliance and a transfer of knowledge that could change Earth's understanding of the cosmos. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by Frank Giacoia, this 1979 adventure from Arédit-Artima delivers a rare, thoughtful sci-fi tale in a 4 FRF cover price comic.
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The Kull are peaceful people who have discovered random anti-matter blotches throughout space. To warn travelers of the blotches they station lighthouses in their vicinity. One of the lighthouses drifts into our solar system. Two Earthmen investigate the lighthouse and become prisoners when it is retrieved by the Zarran, enemies of the Kull. The Zarrans rig the lighthouse with crystals to absorb the deadly radiation from the blotches and beam it onto the Kull planet. The Earthmen help the Zarran defeat the effects of the radiation and are rewarded with knowledge to take back to Earth.
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