Challengers of the Unknown #17

In "The Genie Who Feared June," the Challengers of the Unknown face a magical mystery when a genie erupts from a bank during a routine outing with Jo. As the team tracks the creature to the sorcerer Malvolio, it’s June’s unexpected command of ancient magic—whispered with a single gesture—that sends the genie fleeing. With Malvolio’s dark schemes unraveling in a crumbling factory and a forgotten mine, the team must rely on June’s quiet courage and the power of the opals to break the spell before the genie’s curse claims them all.

In "The Secret of the Space Capsules," the Challengers of the Unknown race against time when a series of mysterious capsules wash up on a naval destroyer, unleashing a vine-limbed creature and a burrowing, drill-nosed beast. With the team tracking the strange arrivals, they encounter two aliens from the third capsule who reveal their ancient origin and desperate need for oxygen—leading to a tense rescue and a surprising final twist.