Cover: Bob Brown

Challengers of the Unknown #12

Feb 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Challenger from Outer Space," the Challengers of the Unknown face their most alien threat yet when four-armed giants from S’Ntaga wreak havoc on Earth, overwhelming the team and leaving Prof incapacitated. With the help of S’Ntaga, who places Prof in a revitalizing machine, the heroes uncover a sinister plot to conquer S’Ntaga’s world—and must find a way to stop it before it’s too late. Written by Ed Herron and illustrated by Bob Brown, this 1960 DC classic features dynamic art and a high-stakes alien invasion, all captured in a striking cover by Bob Brown.

Contains 4 stories

The Challenger from Outer Space

11.67 pp · Adventure

S'ntaga (first appearance)Krandaniansalien giants

In "The Challenger from Outer Space," the alien warrior S’Ntaga pursues four-armed giants who’ve devastated his world, only to find them wreaking havoc on Earth. When the Challengers are overwhelmed and their leader, Prof, is critically injured, S’Ntaga saves him with a revitalizing machine—only to discover the invaders are building a machine to conquer his home. With Prof restored and armed with super-strength, the team must find a way to stop the threat before it’s too late.

Untitled Non-Fiction story

0.67 pp · Non-Fiction, Math & Science

The Three Clues to Sorcery

13 pp · Adventure

Dr. FentonDr. Fenton's two assistants

In "The Three Clues to Sorcery," the Challengers of the Unknown race against time to recover three mysterious artifacts—each tied to a perilous location—after Dr. Fenton takes June hostage. With Red and Ace securing the mountain chest, Prof finding the sea bottle, and Rocky stealing the idol’s ruby, the team must piece together the truth behind the bizarre quest before it’s too late.

Untitled story

1 pp